Margaret Tucker Hostel provides short term crisis accommodation for young Aboriginal women aged 15-18 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. We aim to build family capacity and responsibility as the most important lifelong support system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. We recognise that family and land is the foundation of th
e spiritual, cultural and emotional infrastructure of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and this is why we have created a home like environment that is safe, nurturing and culturally respectful. The hostel has a strong focus on education and encourages all young people to develop their life skills through attending school. Hostel staff provide quality case management support, cultural guidance and assistance to connect to families, in addition to having a safe place to stay. The key principles of the Margaret Tucker Hostel service are:
• Care, nurture and support of young Aboriginal women and their children
• A professional and culturally relevant service
• Delivery of services that uphold the dignity and worth of the individual
• Services are flexible, accessible and relevant
• We promote and build upon the individual strengths and capabilities of young people
