Waltja means family in the Luritja language.
Our work helps families stay strong, connected and supported.
Communities and services
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- ERF - Emergency Relief for community members to assist in financial Emergency
- Strong Money - helping community members with money management, budgeting skills, and with Financial Wellbeing supports
- Children and Families - supporting parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 with complex needs, and helping facilitate country visits for children, young people, and families
- Youth Reconnect and Family Mental Health - supporting young people aged 12-18 in the areas of school engagement, homelessness and mental health, while supporting youth to stay connected to families, culture, and community
- RCC - Waltja’s Remote Community Connecter program supports participants, carers, and families by offering information about accessing the NDIS and acting as a bridge between participants, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and service providers.
- Training and Employment - training and employment pathways for young people with our Media Team and our Art Store
Referrals
If you would like to make a referral to any of these programs please contact us for further information:
- Phone: 08 8953 4488
- Email: reception1@waltja.org.au
Every Waltja project starts with the same question:
“What does this community need right now?”
Service Area
Waltja works in over 20 communities across Central Australia, across nine languages and working together as one family.
Our base is in Alice Springs so you can come and visit to learn more about our work and buy Art from out Art Store. Art sales help continue our work.
