DiversionPromising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)
Alternative Service Response (Youth Mentorship)
Culturally-led diversion program for youth identified by Operation Luna taskforce in Alice Springs. Brokerage model linking young people to Aboriginal businesses and cultural mentors. 24 youth on books, 95% reduced anti-social behaviour, 72% school re-engagement. Participants removed from Operation Luna case management list. Partners with 32+ organisations across 7 language groups within 150km of Alice Springs.
About $5,000 per young person, per year.
Cultural ConnectionIndigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)
Atnarpa Homestead On-Country Experiences
Cultural camps at Atnarpa Homestead — bush tucker, traditional medicine, Elder-led yarning, connection to Country. Immersive cultural healing for young people disconnected from culture. Evaluation reports show strong engagement and cultural reconnection.
About $8,000 per young person, per year.
Wraparound SupportIndigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)
Cultural Brokerage & Service Navigation
Connecting Aboriginal youth and families to 32+ partner organisations across 7 language groups in Alice Springs region. Staff act as cultural brokers navigating Western service systems and Aboriginal cultural protocols. Covers 150km radius from Mparntwe.
About $8,000 per young person, per year.
Community-LedIndigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)
Oonchiumpa Cultural Brokerage & Service Navigation
Service navigation across 7 language groups, 150km radius, 32+ partners.
About $8,000 per young person, per year.
Wraparound SupportPromising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)
Oonchiumpa Youth Mentorship & Cultural Healing
ASR for at-risk Aboriginal youth 10-17. 21 engaged, 90% retention, 95% school re-engagement.
About $8,000 per young person, per year.
Education/EmploymentEffective (strong evaluation, positive outcomes)
True Justice: Deep Listening on Country
ANU LAWS4307 — 7-day on-country intensive in Central Australia for law students, since 2022. 16 students/year learn from Aboriginal Elders about justice from Indigenous perspective. Published in SAGE Journals (DOI: 10.1177/11771801231198566). Transforms how future lawyers understand Aboriginal law and community-led solutions.
About $8,000 per young person, per year.