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NDCAS

The Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc. (NDCAS) is a community non-profit organisation that has operated in the Narrabri Shire since 1974. The object of the service was to “assist all people in need, irrespective of class, colour, race or creed”. The service began with local volunteers and a government grant of $500.

Services included under the NDCAS banner are Narrabri Neighbourhood Centre, Namoi Toy Library Service, Family & Youth Support Services, Narrabri Homelessness Support Service, Outreach and Education programs, Mental Health Counselling and the operation of the Narrabri Women’s and Children’s Refuge.

NDCAS FAMILIES SERVICES

This service assists parents and families by helping them to develop their existing parenting skills and offering information on child development, health, behavioural issues and child protection. This service is available for youth that reside in the Narrabri Shire and offers support and information sessions and youth programs.

They develop appropriate activities and programs to enhance the skills and confidence of parents and aim to improve educational, social and health outcomes of the children offering Parenting and Youth Programs.

NDCAS also provide  support services such as Narrabri Homlessness,  Women & Children's Refuge, Supported Playgroups and Namoi Toy Library.

For further information and contact details, please ask for a brochure at the school reception.