About
Jalaa Nyalmungan Mangarda, the Mornington Island Safe House, is a place to stay for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who have entered the statutory child protection system to enable them to remain in community while their long-term protection needs are being assessed. Children and young people from Mornington Island who have previously been removed from the Island can also stay at the Safe House while they await reunification with family or kin. The Safe House service also provides Tertiary Family Support services and support to local foster and kinship carers.
Who we assist
Children aged between 0 and 18, who have entered the statutory child protection system.
Eligibility criteria
Children must be referred to the service from Department of Child Safety QLD they must be held under interim, short or long term orders.
Referral process
Children must be referred to Family Support Worker or Program Manager at Mission Australia from Manager at Mt Isa area Department of Child Safety