Every child deserves to be understood as an individual and supported in a way that recognises their needs, family, culture and community.
KARI Clinic provides a culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal children and young people. The Clinic works alongside children, families, carers and caseworkers to better understand each child’s developmental, emotional and behavioural needs.
Through assessments, detailed reports, tailored recommendations and professional guidance, the team helps build a clearer picture of each child. This can strengthen advocacy, guide decisions about their care and help connect children and families with appropriate services and support.
One of our Senior Psychologists recently shared research exploring the experiences of Aboriginal children with disability in out-of-home care and their kinship carers. The Western Australian study found that difficulties accessing timely assessments and diagnoses could delay support and opportunities for early intervention.
While the research reflects a different community from the children and families KARI Clinic supports across Sydney, it offers a timely reminder of why access to culturally informed and individualised services matters.
Every assessment completed, report written and recommendation made helps a child be better understood by the people supporting them.
As more families, carers and caseworkers seek the Clinic’s services, continued support is essential. With the backing of our community, partners and supporters, KARI Foundation can strengthen this important service and help more Aboriginal children and families access the care they need.
The more support we have, the more children and families we can help.
Read the research: Kinship care and Aboriginal children with disabilities in out-of-home care: “My boy, I was his voice”
