Working with & Understanding First Australians TRAINER Ivan Clarke Ivan has many years experience as a counsellor, clinical & educational consultant, and group leader in the Strong Aboriginal Men’s Program. He was the senior Aboriginal counsellor with Link-Up NSW specialising in supporting stolen generation clients with alcohol and other drug issues, trauma, grief and loss, dual diagnosis and mental health issues. In 2011 Ivan commenced working as the State Wide Educator for the Education Centre Against Violence. Information: Vicki 96206272 [email protected] Morning tea and lunch provided, for special dietary needs contact Vicki 2 weeks prior to the event on 9620 6172 / [email protected] A Workshop for Non-Aboriginal Workers who have limited knowledge or experience working with the Aboriginal Communities The First Australians have a rich culture of family, kinship, nations and protocols that have endured and still thrives today. In this workshop we will look at key historical events and how they have impacted on Aboriginal families, children and communities in the past and into the present, as well as practical strategies for working with Aboriginal children, families, communities and peers. Register online at www.fwtdp.org.au CODE: WS15ACA DATE: 5th March 2015 TIME: 8.45am—4.00pm VENUE: Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill COST: $77 Members $132 NGO Non-members $165 Govt. This workshop will explore…..  Our understanding of the impact of key historical events on Aboriginal families and communities in the past and present  Awareness of Aboriginal nations, cultural practices, protocols, family and kinship systems  The impacts of colonisation on the thoughts, actions and ideals of Aboriginal families and communities  How our own thoughts, actions and ideals have impacted our work with Aboriginal families and communities  Practical strategies for working with Aboriginal children, families, communities and peers