Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
At a glance
There are many government and non-government organisations and services available to carers. Some:
- help keeps children connected to culture, Country and community.
- provides culturally safe support for carers.
- supports family tracing, healing and reconnection.
- improve health, education and wellbeing outcomes.
- help strengthen Aboriginal self-determination and community leadership.
Abcare Coffs Harbour
Our Mob – Our Future – Our Way
Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. (Abcare) is an incorporated non-government Aboriginal community-based organisation that has delivered services to local Aboriginal people and families on the North Coast for more than 35 years.
Abcare services Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas, south to Nambucca, west to Ebor and north to Yamba/ Maclean, encompassing the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Yaegl nations. Abcare is governed by a board of Aboriginal elders.
Aboriginal Affairs Family Records Unit
Aboriginal Affairs NSW provides a family records service to help Aboriginal people access some NSW Government records about themselves or their ancestors. The service prioritises Stolen Generation survivors. Find out how to apply and access other records and support services.
1800 019 998
aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec)
AbSec is the peak organisation dedicated to the welfare of Aboriginal children, young people and families in New South Wales. AbSec advocate for the rights of our little ones and youth to provide crucial support to families, carers and communities. AbSec's vision is that all Aboriginal children and young people are looked after in safe, thriving Aboriginal families and communities, raised strong in spirit and identity, with every opportunity for lifelong wellbeing and connection to culture, and surrounded by holistic supports.
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc (AECG)
The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. is a non for profit Aboriginal organisation that provides advice on all matters relevant to education and training with the mandate that this advice represents the Aboriginal community viewpoint.
The NSW AECG Inc. promotes respect, empowerment and self-determination and believes the process of collaborative consultation is integral to equal partnership and is fundamental to the achievement of equality.
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is the peak body and voice for 52 ACCHOs (Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations) across NSW and works to ensure ACCHOs have access to an adequately resourced and skilled workforce to provide high-quality health care services for Aboriginal communities.
Aboriginal Statewide Foster Carer Support Service
AbSec provides free, confidential telephone advice, advocacy, and support for carers of Aboriginal children and young people in NSW. It helps with cultural, financial, and care-related queries, available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships, Canberra
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships in Canberra, through Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT, offers culturally grounded support, including the Eden Canoe Project for youth, Wise Practice framework care, and community-based programs (foster care, family support) aimed at fostering connection to Country, strengthening cultural identity, and enabling community-led self-determination.
(02) 6245 7100
anglicare.org.au
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships, Goulburn
Anglicare in Goulburn offers tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, focusing on cultural safety, housing, and family services. Key services include crisis/transitional housing, family support (Orana Preschool/Day Care), financial counseling, and advocacy. They partner with local communities for tailored, culturally respectful care and emergency relief
(02) 4823 4000
anglicare.org.au
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships, Moruya
Anglicare’s partnerships and services in Moruya provide essential, culturally safe support for Aboriginal community members, focusing on emergency relief, housing instability, and family support. Key offerings include direct access to food, new clothing through Thread Together, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with local Elders to strengthen cultural connection and community resilience.
(02) 4474 7900
anglicare.org.au
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships, Orange
Anglicare’s Aboriginal Partnerships in the Orange and Central West region of NSW focus on delivering culturally safe, community-led support to empower local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. These partnerships aim to address social injustice, alleviate poverty, and strengthen connection to community and culture.
(02) 6369 9500
anglicare.org.au
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships, Wagga Wagga
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnerships in Wagga Wagga, particularly through the Ashmont Community Resource Centre, offers tailored support for Indigenous families, including culturally appropriate foster care, youth programs like "Starting F.R.E.S.H.", food relief, and family support services. These partnerships focus on empowerment, addressing social injustice, and fostering community resilience
(02) 6937 1555
anglicare.org.au
Barnardos Aboriginal Partnerships
Barnardos Australia’s Aboriginal Partnerships, often delivered through initiatives like Gurung Wellama (meaning "Children Returning/Coming Back"), focus on ensuring Aboriginal children remain connected to their culture, family, and community. By adopting a "cultural lens" in all their work, these partnerships aim to prevent the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in statutory out-of-home care and support their growth in a culturally safe environment.
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre, Taree
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre (ACMC) in Taree offers comprehensive, culturally appropriate primary healthcare, specializing in chronic disease management, mental health, and preventative care. Key services include GP consultations, maternal/child health, dental, aged care, and community support, with access to visiting specialists
Burrun Dalai Out-of-Home Care & Family Support Service, Kempsey
Burrun Dalai Out-of-Home Care & Family Support Service in Kempsey is an Aboriginal community-controlled organization providing culturally safe, nurturing care for Aboriginal children and young people unable to live at home. Services include temporary, short-to-medium-term, and emergency foster care, alongside family support, youth worker programs, NDIS disability services, and the HAPPI clinic.
(02) 6562 1913
burrundalai.org.au
Gaba Yula in partnership with Uniting Care
Gaba Yula is a specialized program operated by Uniting (Burnside) in Western and South Western Sydney that provides culturally appropriate foster care and permanency support for Aboriginal children, young people (0-18), and their carers. In partnership with the broader UnitingCare network, it aims to maintain cultural connections while ensuring safety and stability
Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
The Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation (IAC) provides a wide range of culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Illawarra region. Key offerings include social housing, child and family support (Myimbarr), aged care, cultural programs, and employment/mentoring support to foster community well-being
Kari Aboriginal Resources Inc., Liverpool
Kari Aboriginal Resources Inc. in Liverpool is a leading non-profit organisation providing essential services to the Aboriginal community, including out-of-home (foster) care, family support, cultural programs, and early intervention services. They focus on strengthening families, fostering youth, and promoting cultural connection across Sydney.
Katungul Aboriginal Community Corporation and Medical Services, Narooma
Katungul Aboriginal Community Corporation and Medical Services in Narooma offers comprehensive, culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Far South Coast of NSW. Services include GP clinics, dental, mental health, chronic disease management, and specialized women's/men's health programs
1800 804 201
(02) 4476 2155
katungul.org.au
Katungul Aboriginal Community Corporation and Medical Services, Bega
Katungul Aboriginal Community Corporation and Medical Services in Bega provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and community-controlled primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the Far South Coast of NSW. Key offerings include GP services, dental, mental health, chronic disease management, and specialized health programs.
1800 804 201
(02) 6492 0532
katungul.com.au
Link-Up (NSW) and Family Link
Link-Up (NSW) offers support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people separated from family, providing tracing, research, and reunion services, while "Family Link" is a specific Link-Up (NSW) program for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care to maintain cultural connection. Both focus on healing and strengthening connections to family and country.
Narang Bir-rong in partnership with DCJ and Barnardos
Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation, in partnership with DCJ (Department of Communities and Justice) and Barnardos, provides culturally secure, community-controlled out-of-home care (OOHC), foster care, and restoration services for Aboriginal children in Western Sydney. This partnership supports family preservation, cultural connection to Country, and 24/7 caseworker support for carers.
(02) 4729 1677
narangbirrong.org.au
Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child & Family Network, Lismore
Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child & Family Network in Lismore is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) providing culturally safe out-of-home care, foster/kinship care, and family support services for Aboriginal children across Northern NSW. Established in 1995, it focuses on strengthening families, preserving culture, and providing child protection services.
(02) 6626 3700
ngunyajarjum.com
Ngurambang Out-Of-Home Care in partnership with Uniting Care
Ngurambang Out-Of-Home Care (OOHC), in partnership with Uniting (specifically through Uniting Burnside and Jaanimili), provides specialized, culturally safe foster care and permanency support services for Aboriginal children and young people (0-18 years) in Western NSW, particularly in the Dubbo, Wellington, and Narromine areas.
NSW Aboriginal Land Council
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is the state's peak body protecting Aboriginal land rights, culture, and heritage, representing over 23,000 members. It supports 121 Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) through land claims, economic development, and policy advocacy, aiming to boost community empowerment, self-determination, and economic self-sufficiency.
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC)
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) – National Voice for our Children is Australia's peak non-government body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. It works to uphold their rights, safety, and cultural connection by advocating for system-wide reform, developing policy, and supporting community-controlled services.
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation, Nowra
The South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC) in Nowra offers comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care and wellbeing services to the Shoalhaven's Aboriginal community. It provides GP consultations, dental care, chronic disease management, mental health support, family services, and community programs, all designed to improve physical, emotional, and social health.
1800 215 099
(02) 4448 0200
southcoastams.org.au
Tranby Educational College
Tranby is a space for Mob to gather, share stories, and gain further skills and knowledge through community programs, events and accredited training. Their campus spans past, present and future, from the historic buildings, through architect designed facilities that reflect the flow of water, to virtual training spaces.