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Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

Kaurna

Kaurna Land spans from Crystal Brook in the north. Cape Jervois in the south, the Adelaide hills in the east and waters in the west. Kaurna land borders Nukunu, Ngarrindjeri, Peramangk, Narungga and Ngadjuri. The term ‘Kaurna’ likely finds 
it’s roots from the neighbouring Ramindjeri/Ngarrindjeri language, showing the closeness between Aboriginal lands.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Kaurna People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Kaurna People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

PERAMANGK

Peramangk country extends from the foothills above the Adelaide Plains, north from Mount Barker through Harrogate, Gumeracha, Mount Pleasant, and Springton to the Angaston and Gawler districts in the Barossa, and south to Strathalbyn and Myponga on 
the Fleurieu Peninsula. There are also sites along the River Murray to the east where Peramangk people had access to the river. “Peramangk” is a combination of words ‘Pera’ – place on the tiered range of mount lofty and ‘Maingker’ – red ochre skin warrior.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Peramangk People
and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Peramangk People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

Erawirung

Erawirung refers to the Yirawirung and Jirawirung people whose lands are located on the upper reaches of the Murray River in the Berri Riverland. The Riverland also refers to areas surrounding such as: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Ngintait, Ngaralte, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Erawirung People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Erawirung People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

BOANDIK

Boandik country is located in the Mount Gambier region. “Boandik” or “Bunganditji” means ‘People of the Reeds’.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Boandik People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Boandik People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

Our understanding of relationships is inspired and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowledge and practice that sees all things as interrelated.

kurdnatta

Kurdnatta country is located in the Port Augusta region. This area also includes the lands of the Barngarla and Nukunu people. “Kurdnatta” means ‘Place of Drifting Sand’.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands of the Kurdnatta People and we respect and support their Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual and Emotional relationship with their Country.

We acknowledge the Traditional Lands
of the Kurdnatta People
and we respect and support their
Spiritual, Physical,
Intellectual and Emotional
relationship with their Country.

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We come together as RASA, a not-for-profit organisation that exists on the lands of Kaurna . Tarntanya . Kuntu . Yartapuulti . Warraparinga . Para Wirra . Peramangk . Erawirung . Boandik . Kurdnatta .

RASA recognises the world’s oldest continuous living culture. For more than 65,000 years the original custodians welcomed all people to their Lands. They taught us responsibility, reciprocity and connections to these lands, knowing we are all visitors to these places that we live, work, and enjoy.

We acknowledge the importance of knowing these countries, to recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders, their communities, their stories. When we learn about Country we recognise the care for the lands, skies, waters, plants, and animals that has always been a part of Aboriginal cultures.

We come together as RASA,
a not-for-profit organisation that
exists on the lands of
Kaurna . Tarntanya . Kuntu .
Yartapuulti . Warraparinga .
Para Wirra . Peramangk . Erawirung .
Boandik . Kurdnatta .

RASA recognises the world’s oldest
continuous living culture. For more
than 65,000 years the original
custodians welcomed all people to
their Lands. They taught us
responsibility, reciprocity and
connections to these lands,
knowing we are all visitors to these
places that we live, work, and enjoy.

We acknowledge the importance of
knowing these countries, to recognise
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, their Elders,
their communities, their stories.
When we learn about Country we
recognise the care for the lands,
skies, waters, plants, and animals
that has always been a part of
Aboriginal cultures.

We are conscious of our privilege to be here, doing the work that we do.
We understand that this privilege comes from the ongoing violation of these
lands which continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's

relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

RASA embraces the opportunity to learn from the knowledge and wisdom of First Nations peoples. The knowledge and wisdom we absorb inspires us to work restoratively,
with open-mindedness and holistically, to foster meaningful change in future lives.

We believe that walking in harmony depends on our ability as an organisation to listen, appreciate, collaborate, learn, and speak up.

We are conscious of our privilege to
be here, doing the work that we do.
We understand that this privilege
comes from the ongoing violation
of these lands which continues to
harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people's relationships,
health, wellbeing and aspirations.

RASA embraces the opportunity to
learn from the knowledge and
wisdom of First Nations peoples.
The knowledge and wisdom we
absorb inspires us to work
restoratively, with open-mindedness
and holistically, to foster meaningful
change in future lives.

We believe that walking in harmony
depends on our ability as an
organisation to listen, appreciate,
collaborate, learn, and speak up.

This is, was and always will be, Aboriginal land, water and songlines.

This is, was and always will be,
Aboriginal land, water and songlines.

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Post Care Support Service
Case Management, Information Services, Peer Support

Post Care Support Service

The Post Care Support Service provides help for young people who are transitioning from care into independent living. Post Care Support Service is a part of Elm Place.

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Overview

Who It's For

People aged 17-25 who have experienced care. Older care leavers may also be eligible for support depending on individual circumstances.

How We Help

We help young people who are transitioning from care to build skills in independent living, finances, relationships, study and employment.

What to Expect

In-person, telephone and telehealth options available. Individual and group sessions.

How we Help:

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Referral support to other services
02
Building skills to manage family and social networks
03
Financial literacy skills + grant support
04
Transition to independent living skills
05
Education and employment support
06
Culturally responsive support
07
Peer support options including GOM Central
Post Care Support Service

"The emotional support and the amount of understanding and help I've been provided in a really different and difficult time for me, one of the worst times."

Post Care client, Snapshot Survey 2022

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"I can't exactly go to family all the time for stuff that I might need help with such as forms, advice, someone to talk to if needed."

Post Care client, Snapshot Survey 2022

Funding Acknowledgement

Post Care Support Service is funded by the Government of South Australia’s Department for Child Protection.

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FAQs

PCSS provides case management, support coordination and advocacy support. This support is mostly around transitioning to independence across eight domains of life including housing, education, employment, health, and finances. Depending on what is happening for you, this could include:   

  • connecting you to the right services through referrals 
  • providing support letters 
  • helping you pick up or fine tune independent living skills like managing your tenancy, scheduling your time, budgeting or getting around on public transport 
  • working with you to come up with a shared support plan with the services you need as well as the other important people in your life 

Although PCSS is funded by the Department for Child Protection, it is separate to DCP. Staff work at Relationships Australia SA, Anglicare SA and KWY (Kornar Winmil Yunti). Our services are confidential and free.  

You may be able to receive support through PCSS if you have experienced out of home care for six months or more in South Australia, or are now living in SA after experiencing out of home care for six months or more interstate. This might include Department for Child Protection residential care, foster care or kinship care. 

Although our priority group is people aged 17-25 years, the program sometimes provides support to people outside of this age group, depending on their circumstances.   

PCSS covers all of South Australia. We have staff in Salisbury, Adelaide and Marion who work across all metropolitan areas. We also have staff based in Berri, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln. If you live too far away from the physical location of a staff member, we will work with you around phone or online based support.  

It is not a crisis program, however, support facilitators can provide suggestions around services that can provide crisis support if you need this.  

Our program is voluntary, which means that it is your choice to engage with us, and we will work with you, not do things for or to you. This is because we believe that you are the expert in your own life, and our role is to support you in identifying your goals and finding the right support to achieve them.     If you don’t need or want support from PCSS right now, that’s ok – we have other options like our GOM Central website, lived experience facilitated workshops and pop-up clinics.  
You can contact us Monday to Friday between 9am to 8pm on our free number 1800 188 118 if you would like to have a yarn about whether PCSS might be a good fit for you. You can also email us at p.care@rasa.org.au or complete the online enquiry form on this website. 
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