ABORIGINAL KINSHIP PROGRAM

(The Grannies Group Program)  

The Grannies Group is a peer support network of Aboriginal grandparents who advocate on behalf of issues affecting their children, grandchildren and their community
Aims

• To establish network and support systems within the group and community
• To reduce drug related deaths in our Nunga community
• To create an awareness of drug issues and to offer support and encouragement for a community approach to resolving issues
• To ensure grandmothers and grandfathers access financial assistance when caring for their grandchildren
• To ensure Aboriginal organizations that receive funding to service the Aboriginal community are accountable
• To inform others within and outside the community about its purpose and hopes of achievement.

Purpose

The Grannies Croup meetings are focused on:

• Discussing drug abuse issues and the effect on the whole community
• Providing support to other grandmothers, grandfathers and families
• Discussing issues with relevant representatives from Government. Aboriginal and Community Organizations
• Providing opportunities  for people to access outreach support
• On working cooperatively with all key stakeholders in providing direction of issues impacting   on the Aboriginal community

The Grannies meet every fortnight at:
The Parks Community Centre
Cowan St
Angle Park SA
Contact Diana Grose
PH: (08) 82409633
MOBILE: 0422000393
Email: Diana.grose@health.sa.gov.au