Indigenous community support service

The ICSS (formerly ICL) has been operating in Taree, Port Macquarie and Wauchope, with outreach to Wingham and Gloucester, since 2010. The service focuses on the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal clients, their families and their communities.

Our staff conduct holistic client Intake and develop case management plans in collaboration with clients.These may include advocacy, liaison and referral. Assistance can be provided in areas such as welfare, social support, family violence, health (including drug and alcohol services), housing, child care, education and legal issues.  

ICSS staff support client self determination and the development and fostering of relationships with other service providers.

Accessing ICSS: We accept self referrals and agency referrals. We provide a welcoming, culturally appropriate environment for clients, with free access to telephone, computers, Internet and fax machines. All referrals and contacts are strictly confidential.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Taree: Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 3.30pm

Port Macquarie/Wauchope: Monday to Thursday 9.30am- 2.30pm,

Coordinator: Lynette Syron 

TIDE Taree Office

Location: 82 Victoria Street, Taree

Postal: PO Box 22, Taree NSW 2430

Ph: 02 6552 3652

Mob: 0431545684

Email: lynette@tide.org.au

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Natasha Davis – Support Worker/Case Manager

TIDE Taree Office

Location: 82 Victoria Street, Taree

Postal: PO Box 22, Taree NSW 2430

Ph: 02 6552 3652

Mob: 0409 163 241

Email: n.davis@tide.org.au

Amanda Davis – Support Worker/Case Manager

Port Macquarie Office

Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC)

Location: 14 Aston St, Port Macquarie

Postal: PO Box 876, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Ph: 02 6583 1567

Mob: 0458 249 173

Fax: 02 6583 8172

Email: amanda@tide.org.au