Deadly Jargums Project

The Deadly Tiddas project provides a space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to connect, grow and develop with one another. The program provides individual case management to women who are at risk or are experiencing domestic and family violence, experiencing financial hardship or are needing support to alleviate the criminogenic risk factors that many First Nations women face. Additionally, the Deadly Tiddas project provides free and accessible weekly women’s groups to meet with other like-minded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with their own lived experience to encourage conversation, cultural connection and community values.

Program goals:

1. To empower First Nations women to take control of their lives and address and overcome intergenerational trauma.
2. To provide a safe space for First Nations women to connect, grow and develop with one another.
3. To provide a loving community in and outside the context of Deadly Tiddas.
4. To engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with culturally appropriate and responsive activities to improve and restore emotional and mental wellbeing.
5. To reduce the risk factors associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and criminogenic behaviours resulting in involvement with the criminal justice system or child protection system for mothers or soon-to-be mothers

Scope:

• Targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women 16+ in the inner west and inner-city Sydney. However, team will accept attendance of women outside this area if they are willing to travel for our weekly drop-ins.
• Weekly meetings will be located at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre – Rainbow Room
• Individual case management available for those only located in the Inner West and Inner-City Sydney