Much thought and deliberation has gone into the incorporation of Billabong Aboriginal Development Corporation. This has enabled Billabong to establish and build a stable, apolitical and independent organisation which, as and when it is properly resourced, will provide a wide range of services, employment initiatives and cultural support to our Community:
- Billabong Rental Housing Program for low-income families;
- Advocacy and Referral for Low Income clients. (Centrelink, Legal Aid, Care Financial Services, Relationships Australia);
- Emergency Relief funds. (Food, Clothing etc.);
- Healthy Nutrition Program with Diabetes Australia;
- YMECH Small engine and general car maintenance program for youth at risk focussing on years 9 & 10 having trouble staying at school;
- Native Seed Bank and Propagation Nursery and community gardens;
- ICT Resource Centre (Digital Divide);
- Community linkages and participation activities;
- Key Indigenous Art Program.
Other programs currently being developed include:
- Employment and Vocational Training Programs;
- Art and Educational Activities;
- Nutrition & Budgeting Programs;
- Cultural and Social Activities;
- Health, Housing, Education and Employment Referral and Advocacy;
- Open Community BBQ and Fireplace;
- Community-based Business Development and Support;
- Alternative Education Time out program incorporating established programs.
Billabong High
Building and Construction Training
Nursery Framework Deconstuction
ICT Lab