Ngwala Willumbong Cooperative Inc.

Category: Organisation
Sub Category:Aboriginal Corporation
Place:
State/Country:Victoria, Australia
Alternative Names:
  • Ngwala Willumbong Cooperative Ltd
  • URL: http://www.ngwala.org/
    Summary Information:
    Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd (Ngwala) has been a key service provider offering specialist alcohol and drug rehabilitation and outreach support services to Aboriginal communities in Victoria since 1975. Ngwala aims to create the environment for positive change for people whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol through a holistic approach which recognises the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of Indigenous people. Ngwala is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including alcohol and drug counsellors, social workers, family support workers and youth workers. Ngwala has developed and will continue to develop appropriate alliances and partnerships with specialist alcohol and drug agencies to foster best practice in service delivery. Ngwala receives funding from both the Commonwealth and the State Government to deliver rehabilitation and a range of outreach support and referral services to Aboriginal communities throughout Victoria.

    Related Entries

  • City of Port Phillip Memorandum of Understanding with our Indigenous Community 1999 - Signatory
  • Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Port Phillip and Its Indigenous Community - Signatory

  • References

    Resource
    City of Port Phillip (2002) Memorandum of Understanding between City of Port Phillip and its Indigenous Community

    Glossary

    Aboriginal Corporation (Australia)