Men's Case Management

“With a strong focus on safety our Men’s Case Manager’s offer men and their families a culturally attuned, holistic support to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to make changes in theirs and their families lives. “

How We Support Our Community

Our Beliefs & Commitments

"The Men's Case Management initiative in the realm of Aboriginal Family Violence is a culturally anchored approach that supports Indigenous men through paths of healing, accountability, and empowerment. We foster a safe, non-judgmental space where men can navigate through the challenges posed by family violence, ensuring they build capacities to forge harmonious relationships and contribute positively to their families and communities."

♥ Culturally Sensitive Support: Ensuring all interventions and supports are deeply rooted in, and respectful of, Aboriginal cultures and traditions.

♥ Healing and Recovery: Guiding men on a journey of healing, addressing the traumas and patterns related to family violence.

♥ Responsibility and Accountability: Encouraging men to be accountable and to take responsible actions towards changing their behavioral patterns.

♥ Empowerment: Enhancing men’s skills and capacities to establish and maintain safe and healthy relationships.

Our Services

"Through culturally nuanced support, we guide Aboriginal men towards healing and empowerment, fostering stronger families and resilient communities with a suite of comprehensive services."

Individual Case Management:
- Person-centered Case plans in full consultation with you that encompasses emotional, social, and practical support for you.
- Offering one-on-one sessions to address personal challenges, goals, and growth areas.
Therapeutic Services:
- Providing access to culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitating healing circles and supportive group sessions rooted in Aboriginal traditions.
Men’s Behaviour Change Programs:
- Individual and group programs aimed at educating men who have used violence, coercion or control in their relationships with their partner, children or family.

Legal and Advocacy Support:
- Assisting in navigating through the legal system, particularly in family violence matters.
- Advocating for men within various systems to ensure fair and just treatment.
Crisis Intervention:
- Offering immediate, compassionate support during times of crisis.
- Providing emergency assistance and coordinating with other services as needed.
Community Engagement:
- Involving men in community events, cultural activities, and social gatherings to foster a sense of belonging and solidarity.
- Promoting active participation in community development and cultural preservation initiatives.
Family Reintegration Support:
- Assisting men in rebuilding connections with their families and communities post-intervention.
- Offering ongoing support to ensure sustainable, positive changes in familial relationships.
Referral and Collaboration:
- Collaborating with other service providers to ensure comprehensive, multifaceted support.
- Facilitating referrals to specialized services as per individual needs, such as substance abuse programs or employment services.

Why Choose Our Team

"Embracing Authenticity and Cultural Kinship"

Authentic Cultural Understanding:
- Practitioners, predominantly from Australian Aboriginal backgrounds, embody a genuine and profound grasp of cultural, spiritual, and social intricacies, ensuring services are resonant and respectfully tailored.
Peer-to-Peer Relationship:
- The shared cultural backgrounds between practitioners and clients foster an environment of enhanced relatability, comfort, and mutual trust, enabling genuine, peer-to-peer interactions and support.
Inherent Cultural Integration:
- Our team’s intrinsic and lived experiences ensure a naturally integrated approach that seamlessly weaves Aboriginal wisdom and practices into all interventions and services.
Community and Cultural Continuity:
- Engaging with our organisation fortifies the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal cultures while reinforcing community cohesion, solidarity, and a collective, harmonious journey towards healing and empowerment.

hOW TO get access?

Make Enquiry

Seeking assistance and guidance for a family violence situation that requires support and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of all parties involved.

Intake Assessment

The intake assessment is a thorough process of gathering information about an individual or family experiencing family violence, to understand their needs, determine appropriate services, and develop a personalized support plan.

Receive Service

Receiving services from a family violence agency involves accessing comprehensive support, including counseling, safety planning, legal assistance, and resources tailored to address the effects of family violence, promoting safety, healing, and empowerment.

What Our Clients Say About BWAHS?

This is the feedback that some of our clients have given us about working with the Men’s Case Management Team.

The service is fantastic, the first interview with the case worker and the manager was great, it made me feel so accepted. I feel culturally safe – they accept me even though I am a light skinned Koori – the case worker has helped me so much, been there for me and understands me.

client who has recently engaged with the Men’s Service

Juan and Efosa helped me to sort out my fines that had been incurred in my name.

I have never received this type of help before! I am very happy with the services they provided me – it has made a huge difference in my life.

Understanding the Client's Pressures

I had a surprise call last week and someone came out to measure for the Kids Undercover Studio for my backyard. He said it could be 10 weeks when I was initially told it would take 6 months. You were a big help in getting this happening. I just want to say a big thankyou -you have no idea how incredibly grateful we are

Advocacy Results in Good Outcomes