NSW Child, Family & Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation (AbSec)

Service Description

The peak Aboriginal organisation that provides child protection and out of home care policy advice to the Aboriginal community. Also responsible for the Aboriginal disability sector, to ensure support and service is provided. Implements initiatives that are in good practice to support Aboriginal families, children and communities and to deliver care and protection. Provides a free telephone advice service for carers of Aboriginal children in foster care.

Alternate Names: ABSEC

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

self-referral

Service Fees

No

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

NSW

Parent Organisation

NSW Department of Family and Community Services (DoCS)

Postal Address

PO Box 604

Marrickville

NSW

1475

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Other Contacts

1800 888 698 (Aboriginal Carer Support; 132 111 (Child Protection Hotline)

Last Updated: 27 May 2024