Wardli-ana 

Culturally informed support and advocacy that connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, with mob, culture and community.

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Wardli-ana leadership team 

Staff Awarded in Recognition 

At the 2024 Toward Home Staff Recognition Awards, several Baptist Care SA staff working in our Wardli-ana program were awarded in recognition of their work in the areas of Innovation and Creativity, Teamwork and Collaboration, Exceptional Service, Client-Centred and Leadership and Initiative. 

We congratulate these staff members on their awards and thank them for their work in contributing to fulfilling our Mission.  

Ngaityalya

Wardli-ana

The Year in Numbers 

  • Housing and Homelessness support

    • Short, medium and long-term housing and homelessness support.
    • People supported
      895

  • Domestic violence

    • People supported
      84

  • Wellbeing support

    • Education, employment, parenting and cultural connection.
    • People supported with education and training
      154
    • People assisted with parenting
      36
    • People assisted with cultural connection
      250

  • Financial counselling

    • People connected to financial counselling
      488

  • Health and mental health supports

    • People supported.
      288

  • Maintain tenancy

    • Living skills and advocacy
    • People supported
      237

  • Bowden Lodge

    • Supported accommodation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Provided in partnership with the Exceptional Needs Unit and NDIS.
    • Men accommodated
      6

Acknowledgement of Country

Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.