Community Information
Key contacts for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;
Kuranula Aboriginal Corporation Address : 15 Jannali Ave, Jannali, NSW 2226 Ph: 9528 0287 Fax: 9528 0828 Email: kuranula@bigpond.net.au
Key activities:
- Community controlled service available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island residents
- Drop-in centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island residents
- Aims to develop closer ties between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups and assist reconciliation
- Acts as referral for Aboriginal people who require info and services within the community or advice on cultural issues.
- Provides social support for both men and women
- Facilitates key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community events such as NAIDOC day and National Sorry day.
Manager, Home and Community Care St George & Sutherland Shire Ph: 9528 0287 Fax: 9528 0828 Email: kuranula@bigpond.net.au
Key activities:
- Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents with access to mainstream HACC services by working with services and providing information and referral.
- Also provides the following;
- Case management
- Brokerage funds for cultural services
- Centre-based day care, with transport to and from home, social support and cultural training
Deanna Schreiber Aboriginal Liaison Officer, The Sutherland Hospital Ph: 9540 7996 Mobile: 0422 004 116 Email: schreiberd@sesiahs.nsw.gov.au
Key activities:
- Support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inpatients and outpatients
- Liaises with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents regarding all health care issues
- Provides a women’s health workshop (once per month)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family Support Workers Ph: 9528 2933 Email: afwp@ssfs.org.au or info@ssfs.org.au Website: www.ssfs.org.au
Key activities:
- Provide practical support and assistance to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-8 years who are experiencing difficulties.
- Provides support for parenting, facilitates support groups, enhances access to services and empowers families to make decisions.
- Provides outreach services for families.
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