ACSS – ensuring justice and equality for Aboriginal people
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Copyright. Janice Brown (ACSS)
The ACSS symbol, by artist and ACSS team member Janice Brown. Learn more about the meaning of the artwork here. |
Aboriginal Catholic Social Services (ACSS) supports ATSI people in the area of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, through various comprehensive, and culturally appropriate, programs designed to help contribute to their social well-being and attainment of self-sufficiency.
In addition, ACSS has developed programs that help build community awareness of Aboriginal spirituality and culture in order to help bridge the gap between Aboriginal people and the rest of the Australian community.
Mission statement
“To serve in an Aboriginal way, under the leadership and decision-making of the Aboriginal committee.
"ACSS strives to assist, nourish and facilitate the sharing and enrichment of all Aboriginal people so as to bridge the gap between Aboriginal peopleand the rest of the Australian Community.”
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| Members of the ACSS team. |
ACSS Team
Daisy Barker, Janice Brown, Judy Curry, Jenny Ebsworth, June Farrell, Margaret Farrell, Janice Kennedy, Sharon Mumbler, Rhonda Randall, Victoria Warner.
(For Team Member Profiles, click here)
Supporting Team
Fr Phil Medlin CSsR Director/Chaplain, Sr Margaret Lambert RSJ, Sr Naomi Smith RSJ, Sr Frances Flemming RSJ, Mrs Neroli Stratti.