At the community forums and focus groups a number of common themes and issues were raised by participants.
The following diagram presents the key factors that people identified as critical for raising strong and solid Koolunga. The diagram is an important reflection of the strengths and positive values of Nyoongar/Aboriginal ways of raising children.
People also talked about many things that get in the way of raising strong, solid Koolunga. The second diagram includes the main issues raised as those that many Aboriginal families have to deal with and that often prevent children and their families being strong and solid.
View the complete list of the research findings (PDF) from the community consultations.