The Nugel Program is the first of its kind in Australia where an Aboriginal organisation is taking full responsibility for Aboriginal children and young people on Children's Court orders.

What we offer

Currently, we are authorised to make decisions for certain Aboriginal children and young people on court orders offering:

  • Case planning and cultural planning
  • Support for the child’s out of home care arrangement
  • Case management
  • Relevant legal services
  • Referral to and coordination with VACCA’s and other services
  • Support children remain with their families or be safely reunited.

Nugel remains responsible for the children and young people’s best interests through placement changes, changes of protection orders, and involvement with other VACCA programs. If children or young people cannot be at home, we will involve parents and family in planning and decision making for their future.

We are dedicated to:

  • Bringing family together and listening to your story
  • Using family relationships to strengthen identity, culture and build resilience
  • Providing support to families to be safe and stay together
  • Listening to family’s ideas
  • Being led by families in relation to how they would like to spend time together
  • Advocating for safe reunification for families who are not together
  • Connecting to culture connection and helping children grow up strong, culture starts with family.

Locations

Street Address

340 Bell Street Preston VIC 3072


Mail Address

PO Box 494 Northcote Plaza


Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm


Ph: (03) 9287 8800
Fax: (03) 9287 8999
Email: vacca@vacca.org

 

Street Address

Suite 3, 27 - 29 Faithfull Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

 

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Mail Address

PO Box 524, Wangaratta VIC 3677

 

Ph: (03) 5756 9000

Fax: (03) 5756 9099

 

Street Address

75 - 79 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030

 

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Ph: (03) 9742 8300

 

Street Address

3/1 Birallee Place, West Wodonga VIC 3690

 

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Mail Address

PO Box 8159, Wodonga VIC 3689

 

Ph: (03) 8373 1710

Fax: (03) 

 

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