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Growing Potential Ltd is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation that puts child safety and wellbeing at the centre of its culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to actively contributing to a child safe community where children are protected from abuse. We are committed to being an…

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a disability, there are multiple obstacles when trying to access the right NDIS supports. That’s according to Joseph Archibald, manager of the Aboriginal Service Development at Windaan, who says a lack of trust and understanding of the scheme, along with the scarcity of culturally appropriate services, are…

Windaan were thrilled to attend Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy launch, held in Macksville on Monday 28 September. The Goanna Academy is an initiative Inglis founded to help change lives for the better and break the cycle of poor mental health among youth, adults and the Indigenous community. Goanna Academy provides opportunities for children and youth…

Last updated: 30 March 2020 Windaan recognises the significant impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on communities in Australia and across the worlds. Our thoughts go out to those who have been directly impacted by this crisis. At Windaan, the safety of clients and families is our most important priority, but we also recognise the…

The National Disability Summit held on 20-21 August 2018 in Melbourne brought individuals and experts together to discuss the progress and initiatives in supporting people with disabilities and their families. Delegates had the unique opportunity to network with senior figures from the disability sector and hear from industry professionals. The presentations covered a range of issues and challenges…

Windaan hosted a fun, family-friendly community engagement day at Youth Hub Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, 17 July for families wanting to know more information about our early intervention and NDIS services. The event is a follow-on from the success of the first community engagement day back in April 2018. Growing Early Minds therapists Kim Amurao (Behaviour Support Practitioner) and Rebecca Wilson…

Windaan has had a very busy NAIDOC week celebrating the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make – to our communities, our families, our rich history and nation. On Sunday 8 July we attended Naru Surf Gathering at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour. This is the only…

Joseph Archibald, Manager of Windaan Aboriginal Services, was given the opportunity to become a host for one week on @IndigenousX during May 2018 as well as share his story on The Guardian. About IndigeniousX: Aboriginal owned and operated independent media company founded in 2013. @IndigenousX is a rotating Twitter account, meaning each week a new Indigenous host takes over…