Aims and Objectives
The broad aims and objectives of the Centre are:
- To maintain a comprehensive range of information, to be an access point in the community for clients to gain information, support, advocacy and referral.
- To provide a large range of services to disadvantaged members of the Community.
- To determine the needs of disadvantaged clients within the local community and implement Programs, Services and Projects to meet those needs.
- To liaise with other services, agencies, organisations and Government departments to gain support and services for disadvantaged members of the community.
- To provide general support to other community services and departments within the wider community to assist them to reach their aims and objectives.
- To refer people needing assistance to the most appropriate service, and assist through advocacy where necessary for clients to gain access to these resources and services.
- To co-operate closely with social and community organisations and departments with a view to provide a coordinated approach to use and the utilisation of available resources.
- To engage in and cooperate with community education programs and to promote public awareness and knowledge of community services, needs, resources, and civil rights to the wider community.
- To raise, obtain and receive funds or other aid for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Centre and its projects.
- To affiliate with other such bodies, that have similar aims and objectives.
