Indigenous Australians 

Community Support Service Providers 

Organisation Name Location Description
NEW SOUTH WALES
BEST Employment Ltd Inverell, Moree, and Narrabri, NSW.

BEST Employment Limited (BEST) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Inverell, Moree, and Narrabri, NSW.

BEST has over 11 years' experience in the development and delivery of community services to Indigenous clients in different locations across NSW.

BEST has working relationships with many Indigenous and mainstream service providers and community groups developed through joint employment, training and referral programs.

Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation

Queanbeyan, NSW.

 

Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Queanbeyan, NSW.

Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation provides health and wellbeing programs to Indigenous people and their families in the Canberra and Queanbeyan region.

Burrunju Aboriginal Corporation work in partnership with local health, sporting, carer and Indigenous service providers.

Campbell Page Limited Moruya, Batemans Bay and Mogo, NSW.

Campbell Page Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Moruya, Batemans Bay and Mogo, NSW.

For over 23 years Campbell Page Limited has developed and delivered services to Indigenous communities within the Eurobodalla region in NSW through a range of employment, community and learning programs.

Campbell Page Limited has links with Local, State and Federal Government as well as non-Government agencies.

CareWest Incorporated Parkes and Forbes, NSW.

CareWest Incorporated have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Parkes with outreach services to Forbes and Condobolin NSW.

CareWest Incorporated has been in operation for over 25 years and is one of the largest independent providers of social services to the people of Western NSW, with a range of activities.

CareWest Incorporated has a working relationship with the local Indigenous community. CareWest Incorporated also has relationships with local service providers and agencies.

Cowra Community Information and Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated Cowra, NSW.

Cowra Community Information and Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated (CINC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Cowra, NSW. CINC has been established for over 20 years and delivers a variety of programs to all sectors of the community.

CINC also works with a wide range of service providers and agencies delivering health and social services.

Eastern Access Community Health [EACH] Glen Innes, NSW.

Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous service in Glen Innes, NSW.

EACH has provided outreach, home visit and centre based services since its inception in 1999.

EACH has existing relationships with Government and non-Government service providers.

Gateway Community Health Albury and Wodonga, NSW.

Gateway Community Health have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Albury and Wodonga, NSW.

Gateway Community Health currently delivers a variety of family and health services.

Gateway Community Health works in collaboration with a range of Indigenous and Government organisations in the region.

Great Lakes Community Resources Incorporated Forster, NSW.

Great Lakes Community Resources Incorporated (GLCR) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream services in Forster, NSW.

GLCR has over 22 years' experience in the delivery of programs covering community/cultural awareness issues, youth, family, employment and disability services, and the Structured Training and Employment Project and Employment Related Services (STEP ERS).

GLCR has working relationships with many local organisations.

Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation Gunnedah, NSW.

Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation (GGAC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Gunnedah, NSW.

GGAC has delivered the Community Development Employment Program for over 10 years in the Keepit Region of NSW. Their programs include business enterprise development, health, social support and housing services.

GGAC is a member of the Gunnedah Interagency group which includes representatives from Local, State and Federal agencies.

Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation/Warrigal Employment Warilla, Windang and Wollongong, NSW.

Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation/Warrigal Employment have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Warilla, Windang and Wollongong.

The Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation/Warrigal Employment has more than 25 years of experience providing services to the local Aboriginal community. They presently deliver services in employment and training, cultural awareness, numeracy and literacy, preschools and family support.

The Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation/Warrigal Employment has an existing network with many service providers in areas of housing, health, employment, finance and education.

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation Broken Hill, NSW.

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Broken Hill, NSW.

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation has been providing health services and social and community programs to the Indigenous community in the local area for over a decade.

Maari Ma is well connected in both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community.

Maari Ma is part of a number of local interagency groups.

Mallee Family Care Incorporated Wentworth and Dareton, NSW.

Mallee Family Care Incorporated (MFC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Wentworth and Dareton, NSW

MFC has provided a range of services to the North West Victoria region for over 30 years and the South West of NSW for a number of years. Services provided include family, youth and disability services.

MFC has well established relationships with local, State-wide and regional service providers who operate within the Shire of Wentworth.

Marist Youth Care Sydney - Blacktown, Mt Druitt, NSW.

Marist Youth Care Limited (MYC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Sydney - Blacktown, Mt Druitt, NSW.

MYC delivers a wide range of services in Sydney's West across 26 locations which include Blacktown and Mt Druitt. Indigenous specific services include youth, women's, men's and family programs as well as social justice groups.

MYC is networked with many mainstream and Indigenous Service Providers in the Blacktown and Mt Druitt area, with Local and Federal Government services and private organisations.

Muru Nanga Mai, auspiced by Sector Connect Incorporated Sydney - Campbelltown and Macarthur, NSW.

Muru Nanga Mai have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Sydney - Campbelltown and Macarthur, NSW.

Muru Nanga Mai was established in 2003 and has been mentoring clients and facilitating programs, activities and services for Indigenous women, men, youth and families.

Muru Nanga Mai has close links with Federal, State and Local Government organisations.

New Horizons Enterprises Limited Tweed Heads and Wyong/Gosford, NSW.

New Horizons Enterprises Limited (New Horizons) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Tweed Heads and Gosford/Wyong, NSW.

New Horizons have developed and delivered community support programs across NSW for over 30 years.

New Horizons has Indigenous and non-Indigenous networks and services from Sydney to Tweed Heads.

Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation Quirindi, NSW.

Quirindi Aboriginal Corporation (QAC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Quirindi, NSW.

QAC has been in operation in the Quirindi area for over 16 years and provides the Community Support Service amongst a wide range of other services and providers.

QAC has established relationships with a range of community groups and services bodies.

Rekindling The Spirit Limited Lismore, Coraki, Kyogle and Wollongbar, NSW.

Rekindling The Spirit Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Lismore, Coraki, Kyogle and Wollongbar, NSW.

Rekindling The Spirit has over 10 years' experience in developing and delivering community support, information and advocacy services for Aboriginal families in the Bundjalung country, and into Widjibal country.

Rekindling The Spirit has links to Government and non-Government agencies which provide services in the local area.

Sandhills Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs Aboriginal Corporation Narrandera, NSW.

Sandhills Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs Aboriginal Corporation has received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Narrandera, NSW.

Sandhills Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs Aboriginal Corporation has established links with local Employment Services, The Department of Housing, Local Schools, Law Access, Community Transport Service and other HACC programs, TAFE, local sporting organisations and a number of health related services including but not limited to: Aboriginal Medical Services in both Wagga and Griffith, dental, Mum's & Bub's Program, diabetes, counselling, cancer care, regional assistance programs for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses etc.

Shoalhaven Community Development Ltd Nowra and Wreck Bay, NSW.

Shoalhaven Community Development Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Nowra and Wreck Bay, NSW.

Shoalhaven Community Development Ltd has provided Government funded and contracted employment programs for over a decade.

They have links to mainstream non-Government agencies that operate in the local area as well as State and Federal Government departments.

Skills Training Employment Program Incorporated Eden, Bega and Narooma, NSW.

Skills Training Employment Program Incorporated (STEPI) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Eden, Bega and Narooma, NSW.

STEPI have developed and delivered a range of programs and services to the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley areas over the past 25 years. Specific assistance and services have been provided to the Eden, Bega, Bega Valley and Wallaga Lake Indigenous communities.

STEPI's community networks include non-Government agencies, Government agencies and departments.

WEAVE Sydney Inner City, Redfern and La Perouse, NSW.

WEAVE in conjunction with La Perouse Youth Haven have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Sydney - Inner City, Redfern, La Perouse, NSW.

WEAVE was established in 1975 and provides a wide range of community services including education programs, health services, domestic violence services, childcare and afterschool activities, counselling and community development programs.

La Perouse Youth Haven was established in 2005 to improve the provision of educational and social services for young people and their families.

WEAVE and La Perouse Youth Haven have contact with the local Aboriginal councils and links with local community groups and service providers.

Taree Indigenous Development and Employment Taree, Wauchope, NSW.

Taree Indigenous Development and Employment have received funding over 32 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Taree and Wauchope, NSW.

Taree Indigenous Development and Employment has provided Community Development Employment Projects for up to 10 years, and other services to these communities. The organisation has connections with Indigenous and non-Indigenous service organisations and support from the Taree and Wauchope.

Toomelah Co-operative Limited Toomelah, Boggabilla, Goondiwindi, NSW.

Toomelah Co-operative Limited will receive funding over 32 months under the Australian Government's Community Investment Program to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream services in Toomelah, Boggabilla and Goondiwindi.

The service delivers capacity building activities within Toomelah, Boggabilla and Goondiwindi's Indigenous communities. Toomelah Co-operative Limited has been the Community Development Employment Projects provider in Toomelah for over 20 years and Boggabilla for over 10 years and has provided services similar to the Community Support Service to the three communities.

The organisation has established networks within the three communities and with other providers of services.

Trustees for the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Bathurst Bathurst, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra, Orange and Wellington, NSW.

The Diocese of Bathurst have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Bathurst, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra, Orange and Wellington, NSW.

They have developed and delivered many programs with an Indigenous service focus and provided counselling and mediation services to Indigenous clients through their clinical programs. They have been operating since 1988.

They have established relationships with local service providers.

Wandiyali ATSI Incorporated Newcastle, NSW.

Wandiyali ATSI Incorporated have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Newcastle, NSW.

Wandiyali is an Indigenous organisation established in 1997 to work with Koori youth in the community. They work across seven Local Government areas from Lake Macquarie to Merriwa.

Wandiyali have partnerships and links with many service providers in mainstream and Indigenous services.

Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for Wilcannia Forbes Dubbo, Narromine, NSW.

Centacare Catholic Family Services has received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Dubbo and Narromine, NSW.

Centacare Catholic Family Services was established in 1996 to extend social welfare services to families and children on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.  The Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes covers a vast area (52%) of NSW and includes many rural and remote communities of outback NSW.

Centacare has offices in Bourke, Forbes, Narromine and Broken Hill and provides services to children, youth and families and operate an Employment Service.

Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre Aboriginal Corporation Balranald and Deniliquin, NSW.

Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre Aboriginal Corporation (Yarkuwa) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Balranald and Deniliquin, NSW.

Yarkuwa was established in 2003 to provide a home for cultural and community information and has continued to explore opportunities for social and economic development through project grants, consultancies and community activities.

Yarkuwa works in collaboration with local services including Government and non-Government agencies.

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Darwin Regional Indigenous Advancement and CDEP Inc. Darwin – Casuarina and Palmerston, NT.

Darwin Regional Indigenous Advancement and CDEP Incorporated (DRIACDEP) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Casuarina and Palmerston, NT.

DRIACDEP is a multi-purpose service delivery agency which has been operating since 2001, delivering the Community Development Employment Program, the Structured Training and Employment Project and Employment Related Services (STEP ERS) and other programs.

DRIACDEP has relationships with a range of existing service providers in the Darwin area.

QUEENSLAND
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Inc Mossman, QLD.

Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Incorporated (BBN) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Mossman, QLD.

BBN administers and provides support for cultural, social and economic needs of the local communities. They provide a range of community services including housing, health, financial, employment, training and social justice services.

There are a range of Indigenous local and community groups that BBN already supports or works closely with.

Cairns Regional Community Development and Employment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation Cairns, QLD.

Cairns Regional Community Development and Employment ATSI Corporation (CRCDEP) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Cairns, QLD.

CRCDEP has been delivering Community Development Employment Program services in and around the Cairns region since 2002.

CRCDEP has developed a network of contacts with Indigenous and non-Indigenous community service providers in and around Cairns.

Campbell Page Limited Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, QLD.

Campbell Page Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, QLD.

For over 23 years Campbell Page Limited has developed and delivered services to Indigenous communities through a range of employment, community and learning programs.

Campbell Page Limited has links with Local, State and Federal Government as well as non-Government agencies.

Central Queensland Indigenous Development Limited Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Mount Morgan, Emerald, Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine and Clermont, QLD.

Central Queensland Indigenous Development Limited (CQID) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Mount Morgan, Emerald, Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine and Clermont, QLD.

CQID was established in 2004 to support the social and economic development of Indigenous people in the Central Queensland Region.

The CQID head office is in Rockhampton and the organisation has offices and networks in both Indigenous and mainstream communities across Central Queensland.

Services are delivered through referral to this network of mainstream and Indigenous-specific service providers.

Dhugamin Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) Propriety Limited Hervey Bay, QLD.

Dhugamin Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) Propriety Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Hervey Bay, QLD.

Dhugamin Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) Propriety Limited continues to provide a range of services to the Hervey Bay and Maryborough communities.

Dhugamin Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) Propriety Limited has networks and links with many service providers in the region.

Jupiter Mossman Community Cooperative Society Limited Charters Towers, QLD.

Jupiter Mossman Community Cooperative Society Limited (JMCCSL) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Charters Towers, QLD.

JMCCSL was incorporated in 1975 to provide housing and welfare services to Indigenous people living in the Charters Towers region. JMCCSL now provides a range of services including rental accommodation for long term housing, emergency and crisis accommodation, a community transport service and employment services.

JMCCSL works with many service providers in the local area, both Government and non-Government agencies.

Mamu Health Service Limited Innisfail, QLD.

Mamu Health Service Limited (MHS) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Innisfail, QLD.

MHS services cover health care and promotion activities in and around Innisfail and surrounding areas. MHS has a referral process that assists with other areas such as employment, housing, welfare, business, and judicial concerns.

MHS have developed long term and lasting links with Indigenous specific and mainstream service providers.

Mareeba Shire Job Training Association Incorporated Mareeba, Ravenshoe and Atherton, QLD.

Mareeba Shire Job Training Association Incorporated (QITE) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Mareeba, Ravenshoe and Atherton, QLD.

QITE has delivered a range of services to Indigenous Australians for over 21 years, including health, housing, counselling, employment and training.

QITE has links with Government departments at the Local, State and Federal levels as well as many local non-Government service providers.

Ngoonbi Co-Operative Society Limited Kowrowa and Kuranda, QLD.

Ngoonbi Co-Operative Society Limited (Ngoonbi) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Kowrowa and Kuranda, QLD.

Ngoonbi has been operating since 1971 as a service established to provide affordable houses for the Indigenous people of the area. Their services include housing rentals, social justice programs and emergency relief.

Ngoonbi has strong links with other local service providers in the Tablelands region, and Federal, Local and State Government and non-Government Agencies servicing the area.

Nhulundu Wooribah Indigenous Health Organisation Incorporated Gladstone, QLD.

Nhulundu Wooribah Indigenous Health Organisation Incorporated (Nhulundu) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Gladstone, QLD.

Nhulundu delivers community services throughout the region to all community members.

Nhulundu has partnerships with many local agencies. Nhulundu also works with other service providers, both Government and non-Government.

Queensland Police Citizen Youth Welfare Association

Mount Isa and Cloncurry, QLD.

Queensland Police Citizen Youth Welfare Association (QPCYWA) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Mount Isa and Cloncurry, QLD.

QPCYWA currently provide services to communities across Queensland. These include traditional QPCYWA health, fitness, recreation, sporting and life skills services.

Relationships Australia (QLD) Ipswich, Mackay, Cardwell, Tully, Ingham, Townsville and Thuringowa, QLD.

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Ipswich, Mackay, Cardwell, Tully, Ingham, Townsville and Thuringowa, QLD.

RAQ has been operating for 60 years, providing services in many locations throughout Queensland. Indigenous specific services include men's, women's and family programs and social justice groups.

RAQ has links with Local, State and Federal Government departments as well as many local non-Government service providers.

Skill Centred Queensland Incorporated Toowoomba, Dalby, Beaudesert, Southport, Charleville, St George and Roma, QLD.

Skill Centred Queensland Incorporated (SCQ) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Toowoomba, Dalby, Beaudesert, Southport, Charleville, St George and Roma, QLD.

Since its commencement in 1976 SCQ has been providing services to Indigenous Australians.

SCQ has an established network with Commonwealth and State Government agencies, employers, schools and other educational institutions.

The Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Aboriginal Corporation Bundaberg, QLD.

The Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Bundaberg, QLD.

The Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Aboriginal Corporation was established in 2002 to assist in building the Indigenous communities' capacity to self-manage and to provide employment opportunities to the Indigenous people.

The Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Aboriginal Corporation has networks in both Indigenous and mainstream communities and has developed contacts with locally based organisations that deliver health and community services.

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Yarrabah and Gordonvale, QLD.

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council (YASC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Yarrabah and Gordonvale, QLD.

YASC focuses on service delivery in the Yarrabah Shire and delivers a variety of assistance and training services.

YASC has links to a range of social service providers both Government and non-Government.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Bungala Aboriginal Corporation Port Augusta, SA.

Bungala Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Port Augusta, SA.

Bungala Aboriginal Corporation has delivered training and employment services to Indigenous people and families in the community since 1994.

Bungala Aboriginal Corporation has links with health, housing, employment and community service providers in the Port Augusta area, SA.

Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation Mount Gambier, SA.

Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 32 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Mount Gambier, SA.

Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation have a history of providing services in this region and have established networks with service agencies, government departments and assistance organisations.

The organisation has connections with and strong support from the community.

MADEC Australia Adelaide - Point Pearce, Renmark, Gerard, Murray Bridge, Meningie, Tailem Bend, Coorong, Mannum and Raukkan, SA.

MADEC have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Southern Adelaide and Port Adelaide, Point Pearce, Gerard, Renmark, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Meningie, Tailem Bend, Coorong and Raukkan, SA.

MADEC has delivered a variety of Indigenous specific programs for over 15 years. They address training needs, work toward changing employer attitudes toward Indigenous jobseekers and workers, provide life skills courses, health promotion initiatives and bus services to improve geographic mobility and facilitate employment.

MADEC have developed alliances with employment service providers and Indigenous service providers and have working relationships with local service providers. MADEC also have links to Federal, State and Local Government agencies.

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council Incorporated Port Lincoln, SA.

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council Incorporated (PLACC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Port Lincoln, SA.

PLACC is responsible for the management of housing, youth and employment programs.

PLACC has links to many Local and State Government Agencies.

The City of Playford (Marni Waiendi Centre) Adelaide - Northern Suburbs, SA.

The City of Playford (CoP) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream services in Adelaide - Northern Suburbs, SA.

CoP established Marni Waiendi in 2005. Marni Waiendi operates as a coordinating Aboriginal service broker and facilitator for the linking of services and support to the Northern Adelaide Aboriginal community. Services delivered include education, training, employment, health, recreation, mentoring and governance.

Marni Waiendi works with other partners and support services to deliver additional services.

TASMANIA
Colony 47 Incorporated Launceston, TAS.

Colony 47 Incorporated have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Launceston, TAS.

Colony 47 Incorporated has delivered a range of community services to Indigenous people and their families since 2005, particularly through their Justice Mentor Program.

Colony 47 Incorporated has existing local networks and partnerships with service delivery agencies and Government outlets.

VICTORIA
Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative Halls Gap, Horsham, VIC.

Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative have received funding to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in the Halls Gap and Horsham, areas of Victoria.

The Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative was established in 1999 to deliver  health and social services to the expanding Halls Gap Aboriginal community.  Budja Budja will work with Gollum Gollum Aboriginal co-op provide CSS services into the Horsham communities.

The organisation has networks in place with both services and local communities.

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Sale, VIC.

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative Limited (GEGAC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Sale, VIC.

GEGAC was formed in 1972 to meet the need for health services for Aboriginal people in Gippsland. GEGAC programs include child, youth, family and community services.

GEGAC has partnerships and relationships with Federal, State and Local Government agencies as well as local non-Government service providers.

Koori Employment Enterprises (KEE) Co-operative Limited Shepparton and Wangaratta, VIC.

Koori Employment Enterprises (KEE) Co-operative Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Shepparton and Wangaratta, VIC.

KEE has a 16 year history of developing and delivering holistic programs for individuals and their family members around spiritual, physical, cultural and overall wellbeing services, in partnership with Aboriginal community organisations and mainstream agencies.

MADEC Australia Mildura, Swan Hill, Robinvale, and Echuca, VIC.

MADEC have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Mildura, Swan Hill, Robinvale, and Echuca, VIC.

MADEC has delivered a variety of Indigenous specific programs for over 15 years. They address training needs, work toward changing employer attitudes toward Indigenous jobseekers and workers, provide life skills courses, health promotion initiatives and bus services to improve geographic mobility and facilitate employment.

MADEC have developed alliances with employment service providers and Indigenous service providers and have working relationships with local service providers. MADEC also have links to Federal, State and Local Government agencies.

Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place Ltd Melbourne – Croydon, Box Hill and Ringwood, VIC.

Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place Limited (MMIGP) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Melbourne – Croydon, Box Hill and Ringwood, VIC.

MMIGP bases its programs and activities around the Indigenous community needs.

MMIGP have links with State and Local Government and service networks within the region.

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Co Op Ltd Melbourne - Casey and Melbourne - Whittlesea and Hume, VIC.

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cooperative Limited (VACCA) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Melbourne - Casey, Whittlesea and Hume, VIC.

VACCA operates services in all regions of Victoria and provides a range of services to all Victorian Indigenous Communities, including Aboriginal child and family welfare, youth, family and carer programs.

VACCA have established a number of partnership arrangements and have well established networks with Aboriginal and mainstream organisations across a range of services.

Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative Warrnambool, Portland, Port Fairy and Heywood, VIC.

Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Warrnambool, Portland, Port Fairy and Heywood, VIC.

Worn Gundidj commenced operation in 1992 to provide work for unemployed Indigenous persons in community managed activities. Worn Gundidj recently became a provider of a Structured Training Employment Program covering the area from Geelong to the SA border.

Worn Gundidj maintains close links with previous Community Development Employment Program provider organisations and individual Structured Training and Employment Project and Employment Related Services (STEP ERS) clients in the region.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Australian Red Cross Society Broome, WA.

Australian Red Cross Society have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Broome, WA.

Australian Red Cross Society already deliver many services in Broome including breakfast clubs, emergency services, a community visitors' scheme, prison pre-release and community mental health services.

Jobs South West Incorporated Bunbury, Brunswick Junction and Harvey, WA.

Jobs South West Community Services (JSWCS) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Bunbury, Brunswick Junction and Harvey, WA.

JSWCS has over 15 years' experience working with Indigenous communities in south-western WA, providing employment services, education and training programs, health programs and youth services.

They have partnerships with health, housing and education providers and links to other service providers in the local area.

Kaata-Koorliny Employment and Enterprise Development Aboriginal Corporation Narrogin and Northam, WA.

Kaata-Koorliny Employment and Enterprise Development Aboriginal Corporation (KEEDAC) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Narrogin and Northam, WA.

KEEDAC has delivered Community Development Employment Program for the past 10 years in Narrogin within communities across the Upper Great Southern and Wheatbelt areas of WA.

KEEDAC has a direct relationship with community and local agencies as well as Local, State and Federal Government departments.

Peedac Pty Ltd Perth, WA.

Peedac Pty Limited have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Perth, WA.

Peedac Pty Limited has a strong history in the development and delivery of community based programs in the Perth metro region.

Peedac Pty Limited link with a network of service providers including State, commonwealth and Local Government agencies, and welfare organisations.

PEP Community Services Incorporated Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie, WA.

PEP Community Services Incorporated have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie, WA.

PEP Community Services Incorporated has developed and delivered services through a variety of programs in many Indigenous Communities in WA.

PEP Community Services Incorporated has relationships with non-Government and Government agencies at the Local, State and Federal level.

Relationships Australia (Western Australia) Incorporated Port Hedland, WA.

Relationships Australia Western Australia Incorporated (RAWA) have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Port Hedland, WA.

RAWA has developed and delivered programs to the Aboriginal community in Perth and other regional centres. RAWA has worked with the Aboriginal community, and community and health organisations in Port Hedland for the last 12 months.

RAWA has links to Government and Government-funded organisations and not for profit and community organisations.

Southern Aboriginal Corporation Albany, Mt Barker and Katanning, WA.

Southern Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Albany, Mt Barker and Katanning, WA.

Southern Aboriginal Corporation has operated throughout the Great Southern region for over 25 years and delivers employment and social services to Indigenous people and their families in south-western WA.

Southern Aboriginal Corporation has developed networks with service providers in the region. These include state, federal and local, employment service providers, legal and housing support services.

Wila Gutharra Community Aboriginal Corporation Geraldton, WA.

Wila Gutharra Community Aboriginal Corporation have received funding over 36 months to deliver the Community Support Service to improve Indigenous access to mainstream and Indigenous services in Geraldton, WA.

Wila Gutharra has been providing services to the Indigenous community in midwest Western Australia, with particular focus upon Geraldton and Northampton, since 1996. These services have included training, employment and other non-funded programs.

Wila Gutharra has developed a number of links with Job Network providers, community organisations, industry, Government Departments and other organisations.

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