Non-Profit and PBI Registered
Cunnara PaiabunAboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Cunnara Paiabun is Yuggera for One Dreaming. Yuggera is the language of the Traditional Owners in the Ipswich Region.
Our Vision
Helping our community members through embracing identity, community connection and empowerment.
Operate Community Enterprises
Operate community enterprises and build strong financial bases for community development activities and infrastructure.
Promote Community Development
Promote community development by acting as a resource for the community and stakeholders in the areas of community connections, education, health, housing, employment and welfare to the community.
Facilitation And Skills Exchange
Facilitate the exchange of information and skills, participation and maintenance of community development activities, community services, employment and housing for the community.
Promoting Self Determination
To promote self determination, identity, and social justice in relation to our community members, children, young people, and families.
Design Meaning
The design in its representation at the four corners acknowledges the Aboriginal Peoples and the Elders who work in conjunction with each other for Aboriginal peoples.
Our Services
The primary purpose is to provide services and assist peoples in need of benevolent relief in the communities in which the corporation operates. The corporation aims to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness of individuals through the provision of culturally sensitive services which may include, without limitation.
Advocacy
We understand that it is easy in today’s world to get lost in all of the forms, words and systems that we need to navigate when in times of difficulty or challenge.
We are here to help you work your way through a variety of these different areas of life. We hope to assist you in understanding your rights. We seek social justice as a part of our work and will provide appropriate and professional support for you.
We are able to liaise with other professional services if required. This may alleviate some of concerns you may feel in speaking with agencies and organisations.
- Liaising with agencies, other professionals and departments
- Assist in understanding professional jargon
- Assist you in understanding your rights
- Social Justice
Mental Health
We seek to work to improving health outcomes by providing support services to people with a mental illness or disability. We understand that due to the stressors and impacts within our society that can take their toll on everyone. We understand that sometimes people have mental health issues that require short term supports.
However, we acknowledge that some people experience ongoing and long term mental health issues that will require long term understanding and support. We hope to provide client focused support to assist our clients to achieve the best outcomes with respect for their individual circumstances.
Court Support
We aim to provide support services to people in the criminal justice system and in child protection or family law proceedings.
Community Connectedness
We seek to assist people experiencing marginalisation or disadvantage to access community support services.
Children and families
We seek to provide understanding and support services to people who have experienced family violence.
Referral Pathways
Once areas of need are identified we are able provide referrals to offer support to those in need of this support.
Helping those at risk of Homelessness
We seek to assist in working with you to arranging housing assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This may be through direct network contact and/or a referral process for appropriate supports.
Employment
We seek to assist long-term unemployed people to gain employment opportunities or supports with accessing job seeker services through appropriate referrals.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Cunnara Paiabun offers support those people who are in need, at risk and are vulnerable. As a newly formed corporation we are seeking to support those people who feel hopeless, vulnerable and helpless through a range of services and referral pathways. Our partnerships and referral pathways will assist in identifying community gaps and needs. It a privilege to be able to work with a range of services to meet the needs of our community and/or work with those services and organisations that offer supports in conjunction with us.
The Team
Michelle
Founder and Director
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (BBSt) – University of Queensland
Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of Queensland
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Tamara
Director and Secretary
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Extended Major in Psychology – University of Queensland
Awards
Mission Australia’s Child Friendly Excellence Award
2018
Nominated for Business
Highly Commended for Business
2019
Nominated for Business
Highly Commended for Business
Nominated for Individual
Ipswich and West Moreton Region Child Protection Week Award
2018
Finalist Nominee
2019
Finalist Nominee
2020
Certificate for Excellence in Practice
Ipswich District Community Safety Crime Prevention Award
2018
Nominated
Highly Commended for Youth Engagement
2019
Nominated
Highly Commended for Youth Engagement
Telstra Australia Business of the Year Award
2019
Nominated
2020
Nominated
Zonta Club of Brisbane’s Advancement of Women Award
2019
Nominated
You Can Help
Donate Today
We are a Not-for Profit organisation who is a registered charity. We are able to provide you documents for your generous and appreciated donations as we are DGR registered. This means for you that your donations are tax deductible, and for us we can continue to offer assistance within the community with the financial supports from people and organisations like you.
Therefore, it is our hope to be able to continue to work within the community and continue to provide supports to those who are in need. To achieve this goal, we are seeking sponsorship with individuals, families and organisations who have a community focus and are willing to work with us to collaboratively support our community in a proactive and positive manner. It is our belief that by working together, we are able to build stronger communities and community members.
If you are willing to offer financial support or corporate sponsorship, we have options for you to donate directly or if you would like to discuss this further, we look forward to speaking with you.
Donation Information
Account Name: Cunnara Paiabun ATSIC Gift Fund
BSB: 034-189
Account Number: 458 765
Contact Us
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