Kristee is a proud Narungga, Adnyamathanha, Wirangu, and Ngarrindjeri woman and an experienced Family Group Conferencing Facilitator. She brings deep cultural knowledge, empathy, and a lived understanding of the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generation and intergenerational trauma. Kristee is passionate about supporting families to come together, make decisions collaboratively, and uphold the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of their children—because she knows these connections are at the heart of a child’s identity and sense of belonging.
In her role, Kristee guides families through sensitive conversations with respect, care, and cultural insight, ensuring every voice is heard, including the children’s. Drawing on her experience as a Foster Care Assessment Officer, she is highly skilled in deep listening, helping families navigate complex situations while strengthening relationships and empowering them to lead decisions that honour both their children and their culture.
Maya is a deeply caring and compassionate Family Group Conferencing Facilitator who genuinely invests in the families she works with. She is passionate about empowering Aboriginal families to make their own decisions and work toward positive outcomes for their children, particularly in situations involving child protection.
Having spent much of her childhood in the Northern Territory, Maya grew up playing and connecting with children in Aboriginal communities, giving her a profound understanding of culture, community, and the importance of self-determination. She began her career as a volunteer, delivering learning and recreational programs in remote communities, and has since worked in a variety of roles supporting families and youth, including as a Youth Worker in residential care, a Student Support Worker with the Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways Project, and a Foster Care Assessment Officer with AFSS.
Maya holds a Certificate IV in Community Services and a Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention, and brings not only cultural insight and strong facilitation skills, but also genuine warmth, empathy, and dedication. She works tirelessly to ensure families feel supported, heard, and empowered, and that children’s voices are always at the centre of decisions that affect them.
Tanya is a proud Arrernte woman and an experienced Family Group Conferencing Facilitator who brings extraordinary empathy, cultural understanding, and lived experience to her work with families. Born and raised in Alice Springs, Tanya carries a deep love for her home and the red dirt under her feet—a connection to country that guides her commitment to children, families, and culture.
Tanya’s life experiences give her a unique perspective and genuine compassion for families navigating complex challenges. In her role as a facilitator, she creates safe, respectful, and culturally informed spaces where families can come together, make decisions collaboratively, and ensure children’s voices are heard at every step. Her previous work as a volunteer at the DCP Elizabeth office and as a Kinship Worker supporting carers of children under guardianship has strengthened her ability to guide families with care, patience, and respect.
Holding a Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention and a Diploma in Community Services (Case Management), Tanya combines professional expertise with a heartfelt dedication to helping families stay connected to culture, community, and one another, ensuring that children remain at the center of every decision.
Shayla-Rose is a proud Pitjantjatjara and Arrernte woman living on Kaurna Country and a highly skilled Family Group Conferencing Facilitator with a kind, gentle, and empathetic approach. She brings extensive experience supporting Aboriginal children, families, and carers, and is deeply committed to ensuring that children’s voices, perspectives, and cultural connections are always at the centre of decision-making.
Having worked at AFSS as an Assessment Officer and Carer Liaison Officer, Shayla-Rose has built strong, respectful relationships with Elders, carers, families, and service providers. She has facilitated carer support groups, led community events, and delivered trauma-informed training, all while ensuring cultural knowledge informs every aspect of her work. Her experience includes supporting families from regional and remote communities, completing Specific Child Only assessments, and ensuring children’s views are accurately documented and heard in every process.
Shayla-Rose combines professional expertise in child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice with her lived cultural knowledge to create safe, inclusive spaces where families feel respected and empowered. She is passionate about guiding families toward sustainable, positive outcomes and ensuring children remain connected to their culture, community, and identity.
Veronica is a Family Group Conferencing Facilitator and lifelong resident of Port Augusta who brings strong facilitation skills, cultural respect, and deep community connection to her work with families. With over ten years’ experience supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families, she is skilled in guiding respectful, inclusive conversations and navigating complex family dynamics with care. She creates safe, culturally responsive spaces where children, parents, Elders, and service providers feel heard and supported, and where families are empowered to lead decision-making for their children. Grounded in empathy, collaboration, and trauma-informed practice, her facilitation supports families to come together, build shared understanding, and identify solutions that reflect their strengths, values, and aspirations.