Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Connections

The work we do

Northcott acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also pay tribute to their ongoing connection to land, waters and community. 

In everything that we do we strive to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to discover, unlock and unleash their potential.

We recognise the challenges faced by those in the community with disability and are committed to supporting people to overcome these challenges so they remain connected to their communities and broader society.

We aim to achieve this goal through working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a respectful, committed and professional manner.

Our Partnerships

All of our services are accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and carers.

We work closely with and partner with numerous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities across our regions to collaborate and organise specific cultural events. We also run a number of programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in metropolitan and regional NSW. We currently run a Yarning Circle in South West Sydney for Aboriginal carers, another Aboriginal Carers Group in South Sydney, along with a capacity building Aboriginal Therapy Project in Kempsey.

These services were developed and implemented in partnership with key Aboriginal organisations, Elders and members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Some of our key stakeholders include:

• Dalaigur Preschool Kempsey
• Jarjum College Redfern
• Bunjum Aboriginal Corporation Ballina
• Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation Campbelltown
• Aboriginal Employment Strategy
• Aboriginal Disability Network NSW
• Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services
• Local Elders Groups
• Muru Mitiga