Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we walk, work, live and learn. We honour Elders past and present and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who now call this region home. We recognise the strength, wisdom and care they bring to community, and the vital role they play in supporting our young people and families to grow strong, connected and thriving together.

Intensive Family Support Team

The Gugan Gulwan Intensive Family Support Program (IFSP) is designed to provide intensive, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate support to First Nations families in the ACT and surrounding region. The program targets First Nations young people aged 0-25 years who are experiencing significant challenges. The IFS Program's objectives were developed to Improve health, safety, and wellbeing of children through trauma-informed support, strengthen cultural identity and family bonds, enhance communication, conflict resolution, and parenting skills, and empower First Nations parents and carers with skills, knowledge, and resources.

To access Case Management, a completed Referral Form needs to be filled out and sent to [email protected].
One of the Gugan Gulwan Referral Team members will contact you within 7 days of receiving the referral form.
If your matter is urgent please call 6296 8900 to speak to the Referral Team.

Scope of services provided under IFS include:

  • Case Management
  • Assessment and Goal Setting
  • Early Intervention
  • Group Programs
  • Youth Engagement
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Advocacy
  • Referral
  • Collaboration with other services (specialists, community stakeholders and networks)