Cultural plans are personalised plans that aim to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in out-of-home care have access to culturally appropriate supports and resources that promote their connection to their cultural identity and community. Our cultural plans are always done in partnership with the family and completed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander consultant. 

Family Finding is a process that aims to reconnect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who have been removed from their families with their biological families and communities. Family finding seeks to connect children and young people with family and other important kin who will love and care for them now and across their lifespan. 

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are mentors who provide positive role modelling, guidance, and support to help children and young people develop a strong sense of identity and connection to their culture. Mentoring is tailored to each participant with personalised goal setting that assists individuals to deepen their connection to culture and self. 

One Future offers cultural consultations for individuals or organisations who wish to seek guidance from an independent agency to better understand and navigate cultural differences in a particular context, for example, out of home care. Cultural consultations can involve one-on-one sessions with a cultural consultant or group workshops and training sessions. 

Life story work is a powerful tool for promoting healing, personal growth, and well-being. It can help individuals to gain a deeper sense of their personal history and identity, and to find meaning and purpose in their lives. This is important for children and young people who have been removed from their families, and culture. Our consultants are experienced in, and work sensitively with families to capture and record a child/young person's unique life history. 

Whilst our practice is always culturally-focused, there may be times when assessments require in-depth exploration of a child or young person's culture, including consultation with family, kin and community. One Future can tailor assessments to the need of the child and agency to support decision making that aligns with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principles.