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Find out more about Brothers in the Dale and how its reducing reoffending in the Armidale community.
Visit the Community Corrections Officer pathway to learn more about the role.
(Title appears)
Reese (Aboriginal Community Corrections officer): Hey, I'm Reese. I'm a proud Gomeroi man.
(Reece speaks to a circle of Aboriginal men on Country)
Today you're here at what we call Brothers in the Dale, established approximately 14 months ago through extensive yarns with stakeholders and community.
(Aboriginal men walking on Country to meeting point).
You could call it a one-stop shop. We have everything from housing, TAFE, mental health, cultural mentors now through the program.
(Drone footage of Armidale and TAFE Digital).
(Footage overlay of Aboriginal men preparing food, doing manual labor, cutting and mowing grass, and yarning to one another on Country)
We really tap into rekindling the identity of the men, giving them accountability for their actions as well as adding in some education, training, with some employment opportunities and it's an honor to walk alongside these people to help give them the tools needed whether it be through services or just a wraparound approach to see them on the other end of the scale, giving back to community and being a strong man or woman amongst our mob.
Uncle Steven (Elder and community leader): I believe the Brothers in the Dale is so important to our community because it gives value to the men that are involved in it.
(Uncle Steve talks to the Aboriginal men).
They understand who they are, uh, they understand their obligation and their responsibility to themselves and to their families as well.
Participant: The program's given me a great support network and a strong sense of community here in Armidale and I've become a stronger man for my kids and family.
(Participant shown speaking to Reece).
(Animated logo appears and music fades.)
Please note that at DCJ we commonly use the word "Aboriginal", recognising that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of NSW, the part of Australia we are responsible for. We acknowledge and respect that Torres Strait Islander people are among the First Nations of Australia and that both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are an important part of our staff and the communities we work with.
27 Jul 2023