Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families Across Mackay & Region

Trading Tracks is leading the way in assisting Indigenous businesses in the regions of Mackay, and Isaac. Our aim is to help create a strong, sustainable business by building capacity and capabilities through the facilitation of business development and mentoring services, in a way that addresses the unique ways and needs of Indigenous business

We support and work alongside foster and kinship carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system. Their goal is to keep children connected to their culture, family, and community while implementing culturally appropriate processes to support safe reunification with their parents wherever possible.

Connected Beginnings targets local First Nations families with young children (0-5) & pregnant women to support with access to childcare, health services and early learning programs, aiming to ensure children are safe, healthy and ready to thrive at school

We help prevent children from entering or re-entering the child protection system by providing support that strengthens families social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing, empowering parents with the skills and confidence needed to safely nurture and care for their children.

The Dhanba Ngadyu Mala (Yuwi Language: “Hold My Hand”) Delegated Authority program seeks to enhance outcomes and reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system. It introduces a new approach to safeguarding these children, prioritizing cultural knowledge and centering the wishes and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Family Participation Program empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families that are involved with Child Safety to develop their own action plans to keep their kids safe and connected to culture.

We support families to overcome trauma and develop knowledge, skills and confidence to regain control of their lives. Families have access to specialised counselling, training in life skills, and links to health, legal and specialist services.