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The Dubbo Koori Interagency Network acknowledges the many local peoples, the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we meet and work.

We wish to pay our respects to the elders of the tribes both past and present and all Aboriginal people in Dubbo.

Our Achievers

Dubbo Koori Interagency would like to congratulate and recognise Aboriginal Achievers.



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Mission Australia- Community Services

177 Brisbane Street 
Dubbo NSW 2830 
Postal address PO Box 2043 Dubbo 2830          

Phone: 02 6884 8526                Fax: 02 6884 8527  
Email: Ann Winterton – Service Manager Central and Far West NSW             wintertona@missionaustralia.com.au

DUBBO LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Ph:  02 6884 8526

This program provides support to young Aboriginal students, with the aim of keeping them in school and building resilience. The Program supports students through providing:

·         Weekly after school sessions that are educational, vocational, cultural and fun;

·         Linkages with Community Support Services;

·         Assistance with family mediation and support if needed;

·         Connection to Aboriginal Elders and mentors;

·         Support with School work and homework;

·         Assistance for parents with liaising with schools;

·         Assistance for students in the event of suspension;

·         Cultural Camps during the school holidays.

 

For more information contact Elizabeth Havelka or Rodney Frail -Support Workers

 POST RELEASE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Ph:  02 6881 8457

Post Release Support Program assists juvenile offenders to overcome offending behaviour and reintegrate into the community. The 12 week program aims to provide clients with knowledge and skills, allowing them to address offending behaviour.

 

The program strives to ensure clients leave juvenile detention centres with the opportunity of participating in education, training, employment and a variety of other programs.

 

For more information contact Jenny Taylor – Support Worker

 RESOURCE AND RECOVERY SERVICES PROGRAM

Ph:  02 6884 8526

This service supports people with a mental illness by providing improved access to community social, leisure and recreational opportunities and vocational services.

 

For more information contact Kelvin Cook – Team Leader

 

Target group (i.e. youth, Elderly, health etc

Dubbo Leadership And Cultural Development Program – Aboriginal Students attending School  
Housing Accommodation Support Initiative - people with mental health problems with low levels of psychiatric disability  
Post Release Support Program - Juvenile offenders
Resource And Recovery Services Program - people in the recovery stages of Mental Health issues.

 

Aboriginal representative/s or contact officer:

Dale Towns – Team Leader Orana & Far West NSW  - townsd@missionaustralia.com.au