The Community Support Service will support Indigenous community members and their families by providing links and referrals to a range of mainstream and Indigenous services which may include welfare and social support, family violence, health (including drug and alcohol services), housing, child care and legal. The role will also entail the development and fostering of relationships with other service providers through promoting access and pathways to their services.
By better linking Indigenous people to community services, the Community Support Service will support social inclusion and community cohesion and will assist in closing the gap in access to services between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
The Community Support Service will have a welcoming place where Indigenous people and their families can go for help to find a service to meet their personal needs and to access the internet.
Community Support Service staff will have a good knowledge of the range of Indigenous and mainstream services available to help local Indigenous community members. They will have developed relationships with these services so that they are able to refer individuals.
Michael Thorne
Peedac – Community Support Coordinator
Ph: (08) 9351 2200
Fax: (08) 9458 7711
Mob: 0417 965 940
E-mail: michael.thorne@peedac.com.au
FAHCSIA Community Support Service website
Further information about the Community Support Service is available by emailing
communitysupport@fahcsia.gov.au
A TTY service for people who have a hearing or speech impediment is available via 1800 260 402.
A TTY phone is required for this service.