Aboriginal Child and Family Centres
About the centres
There are 9 Aboriginal Child and Family Centres (ACFC's) in NSW. They provide a mix of culturally safe services and support for Aboriginal families with children aged 0–8 years.
Services delivered through the centres include:
- early childhood education and care
- parent and family support
- maternal and child health
- adult education opportunities
Centre locations are listed below for your reference:
Centre Name | Suburb |
|---|---|
Bunjum Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Ballina |
Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Nowra |
Dhirraway Dharrun Bawu Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Brewarrina |
Ngallu Wal Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Doonside |
Nikinpa Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Toronto |
Walanbaa Dhurrali Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Lightning Ridge |
Waranwarin Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Minto |
Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Gunnedah |
Yenu Allowah Aboriginal Child and Family Centre | Mount Druitt |
Communities and Justice ( DCJ ) Districts are working with local service providers and communities to determine how the centres can best meet the needs of the local population in the future.
For more information
Blaine Patterson
Manager, Early Intervention and Programs
Aboriginal Strategy, Coordination and Evaluation
blaine.patterson@facs.nsw.gov.au
Sonya Parter
Senior Program Officer, Early Intervention and Programs
Aboriginal Strategy, Coordination and Evaluation
sonya.parter@facs.nsw.gov.au