About Abcare Australia

The Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. is an Incorporated non-government community based organisation, managed by a local committee elected annually from the membership.

The Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. services Coffs Harbour and surrounding towns, south to Bowraville, west to Ebor and north to Corindi Beach, encompassing 3 local government areas - Coffs Harbour City Council, Bellingen Shire Council and Nambucca Shire Council.

The Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. is funded through the Department of Family and Community Services (Federally) as a Aboriginal Indigenous Chlid Care Agency (AICCA).

Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. provides the following services:

Early Intervention & Prevention Programs
R.E.A.C.H Programs
Social Support Programs
Family First Programs
Crisis Support
Family Link up
Advocacy
Referrals
Emergency Relief (when available)
The philosophy of the organization is to provide a quality service to Aboriginal people that enhances cultural values and empowers the Aboriginal Community.

The service will provide in a sensitive, educative and informed manner that will uterlize community consultation in the decision making and planning processes.

Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. believes in:

The right of the community to accountable and responsive services
The right of people to dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality
The right of people to be valued as individuals
The right of people to access services on a non-discriminatory basis
The outcomes pursued by the Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. are:

That people who are frail, aged or with disabilities can remain in their own home
That family or other primary caregivers are supported in their role
That the agency operates in an effective, efficient and accountable manner
The target group for Abcare fall into the following:

Aboriginal people who seek assistance in day-to-day living
Aboriginal people who are frail, aged, or younger people with disabilities who are at risk of premature or inappropriate institutionalisation, and their carers.
The Management Committee of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Incorporated Includes the:

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary/Public Officer
Treasurer
Four other Management Committee members
Public Officer
The role of the committee is to manage the organisation within the approved budget and in accordance with the Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. stated objectives, policies and procedures as determined from time to time. The Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. committee will make sure at all times that it is fulfilling its role and responsibilities.

The Management Committee has Legal Responsibilities to ensure that the Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. operates in line with:

The constitution
The Associations Incorporation Act 1984 No. 143
The FACS Funding Agreement
Staff employment agreements are complied with, that proper tax is deducted, and safe-working conditions provided
The Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre Inc. has adequate insurance cover
The service operates within relevant Federal, State and Local Government laws and regulations