GOALS & OBJECTIVES
UNGOOROO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
CONTACT US
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Promote the social, economic, cultural, physical and
mental well being of Aboriginal people
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To promote Aboriginal culture and heritage through
the development of traditional and contemporary
Aboriginal art
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Provide access to health care services
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Provide support for our Youth
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Promote and provide Employment pathways and
growth opportunities for Aboriginal people
ADDRESS
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Deliver Community participation in developing a
new Aboriginal identity based in Commerce
128 George Street,
SINGLETON NSW 2330
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Engage with the Commercial sector, Government
sector and Education sector to provide the best
possible opportunities in Business Development,
Pathways to Employment and Sustainable
Employment options for Aboriginal people
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To build Economic and Social capacity within the
Aboriginal community
POST
PO Box 3095,
SINGLETON NSW 2330
PHONE
02 6571 5111
FAX
02 6571 5777
EMAIL
[email protected]
www.ungooroo.com.au
www.facebook.com/UngoorooAboriginalCorporation
UNGOOROO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
UNGOOROO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
INFORMATION
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation (UAC) is a not for profit,
community based organisation that assists the Upper Hunter
Aboriginal Community to achieve their vision for the future so
they have equivalent access and outcomes in education,
training, employment and economic participation as enjoyed by
the community as a whole, whilst retaining the unique heritage
and traditions of the Wanaruah Community.
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation (UAC) core values are to support the community
through providing a range of services such as health, youth support,
training & employment opportunities, economic development
and social inclusion services to the community.
UNGOOROO ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
WHAT WE DO
In keeping with the UAC focus on Community Services, Arts and
Culture as well as Training and Employment opportunities UAC
operates under three business units:
UNGOOROO Aboriginal Corporation: Ungooroo delivers and
manages a range of community focused programs
• GP Services
• Dental Screening
• Youth Support
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Mentoring Programs
• Cultural Respect and Diversity Workshops
• Aboriginal Elders Support
• Business Awareness Workshops
• Mining Competencies and Pre Employment
Preparation Program
• Employ and cultivate Aboriginal people into
business capacities.
WUPA@Wanaruah: Wupa focuses on the development and promotion
of locally produced, authentic Aboriginal art and products and cultural
education programs
• Aboriginal Art Exhibition
• Professional Development of Aboriginal Artists
• Cultural Tourism
• Event Management
• Cultural Education Programs
DOOKAL Group Pty Ltd: DOOKAL is a 100% Aboriginal owned
Labour Hire initiative
• Labour Hire
• Civil & Mining Contracts
• Training & Development
• Aboriginal Employment Programs
• Aboriginal Mentoring Program
• School and tertiary programs
• Skills Reviews and Upgrades
• Negotiate agreements with RTO’s. JSA’s and
Employment service providers, TAFE’s and
Universities
• Collaborate with local Aboriginal business
providers to consolidate an effective approach
towards business opportunity and capacity
GP & HEALTH SERVICES
PACE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAMS:
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General Physician
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Hearing clinics
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Dietician
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Outreach mental health
services
Dental Programs and
consultation
SHS PROGRAM
SPECIALIST HOMELESSNESS SERVICE
UPPER AND LOWER HUNTER VALLEY
Ungooroo Ungooroo provide support for Aboriginal young
people aged 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. Ungooroo provide information, resources and
practical support that empowers young people towards self
reliance and independence. Ungooroo provides early
intervention, intense case management, living skills
workshops, referrals and advocacy, education and
employment support, access to transitional accommodation
and support to enter the private rental market. Referrals can
be made by support services, schools, family, friends or self
referral.
We have had successful PACE Programs over several
years and have developed healthy strong relationships
and collaboration within the Schools of the Upper
Hunter to enhance each PACE Program. This has
developed into successful MOU’s that have been
activated between UAC and Singleton High School.
We deliver training under these programs such as:
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Computer Literacy
The
Cyber Bullying
Internet Safety
Financial Management
Program
Life Skill Training
Community Development Art Workshops
ELDERS MORNING TEA
Ungooroo values our quarterly Elders Morning Teas as
an opportunity for our Elders to have a yarn about local
issues and create an environment of consultation and
open dialogue for upcoming projects and events.