The Young Aboriginal Mothers Program (YAMP), based in Gunawirra House, Rozelle is an early intervention service for Aboriginal women from pregnancy through to their child starting school. It was formed in response to the need for mothers and their babies to be supported in building stronger, safer and healthier relationships.
The Project engages with, supports and holds the mothers through the first five years of their child’s life. We provide a therapeutic space where Aboriginal women and teenagers have the opportunity to talk about and understand what has happened in their lives, to be understood and to begin to develop pride and confidence in themselves as women and as mothers. By focusing on and actively supporting the vital healthy links between mother and child, we aim to reduce the impact of intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal families.
Research and Evaluation
The Inner Suburbs Project has now received the support of Professor Jane Ussher and Assoc. Professor Janette Perz, Women’s Health Psychology, Centre for Health Research, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney. They carried out qualitative research into the impact and usefulness of the Project through interviews with clients, staff and volunteers. Access the YAMP Research Paper.
For further information about the programs or to make a referral, please contact us .