Nyal Kolima Clinician - Full Time Fixed Term

Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC)

Established in 1979 by the Ballarat Aboriginal community in the Ballarat district, BADAC’s vision is to be the strongest voice and presence in the Ballarat area, supporting and respecting their people, enhancing our community, growing their culture and honouring their heritage. BADAC is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) for the Ballarat and District area, covering 4 local government areas (LGAs). The organisation is extremely proud of the contribution and support they have provided the local Aboriginal community over the past 40 years delivering a comprehensive range of health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people.

Our vision:

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative exists to achieve self-determination for the Aboriginal community, enabling stronger families by ensuring equal opportunities in health, housing, education, employment and justice through a holistic and culturally relevant approach.

The Chance:

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Nyal Kolima Clinician tojoin our dynamic Social & Emotional Wellbeing team on a Full Time Fixed Term Basis (3 years).

The Program

The Nyal Kolima Sexual Abuse Program, funded through Family Safety Victoria, aims to provide a culturally sensitive healing and support service for children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse and assault. The Strengthening Women’s Safety Package expands the program within the Central Highlands Area. The objective is to include service delivery provided to people who have experienced sexual violence,



their immediate and extended family members and community members to heal from their experiences of sexual abuse and sexual assault.

The Nyal Kolima Program accepts referrals for adults and their families who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders for assessment.

The program will utilise a variety of healing interventions including but not limited to; one on one counselling, yarning circles (men’s and women’s), family work and cultural activities.

The Nyal Kolima Clinician will work within BADAC’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing Service, working in collaboration with a trans-disciplinary team of Mental Health Clinicians, Cultural Support workers, AOD staff, and student placement members.

The Role

Reporting to the SEWB Program Manager, the role of the Nyal Kolima Clinician is to provides case management, therapeutic support, and cultural healing to Aboriginal women and their families who have experienced sexual abuse. The successful incumbent may have the opportunity to contribute to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.

The Nyal Kolima Clinician will work within a clinical team environment with the aim of improving the mental health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally safe healing.



The incumbent will have access to external supervision provided by the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) as well as professional development opportunities.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments to develop personalised healing plans, provide secondary consultation and advice to external stakeholders (Child Protection, Victoria Police, Centre Against Sexual Assault etc), attend regular case planning and review meetings, maintain detailed case notes and entries to client case files.

The incumbent will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic & have a sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture & an ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and the impact of sexual abuse/assault trauma, which may include the loss of culture, family and community connection and self-identity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Engage Aboriginal women who have experienced sexual abuse and support them culturally to heal from their abuse experiences.

- Provide effective case management and risk assessment to Aboriginal Women engaged in the Nyal Kolima Program.

- Write detail case notes from each session, ensure all information is documented as well as other client related information. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining accurate records of all contacts and appointments for reporting purposes, activities and achievements with each client and contribute entries to the client’s case file.

- Provide consultation and referrals within internal programs when indicated including; SEWB, Cultural Support, Family Violence Programs, or other supports as required following the assessment.

- Providing secondary consultation and advice to external services involved with the child, young person or adu

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