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An
Overview
Auburn has the largest overseas born population
of any LGA in NSW with more than 66.2% of residents speaking a language
other than English at home; has the highest percentage of new arrivals
from refugee backgrounds per capita than any other LGA in NSW; and
is the second most disadvantaged LGA in NSW.
ACDN’s core work of community development addresses the above
data and this is reflected overwhelmingly in the community groups
and individuals who access the activities and programs of ACDN.
ACDN has a long and successful history of almost 35 years advocating
for the needs of communities in Auburn and has made sustainable
contributions in the area of developing community services and empowering
marginalized communities. ACDN has been crucial in carving Auburn
on the social Australian map assisting in the development and establishment
of significant and current organisations and community events such
as the Auburn Asian Welfare Centre, Auburn Youth Centre, Auburn
Migrant Resource Centre (now known as Auburn Diversity Services
Inc.) and Auburn Festival.
ACDN continues
today to work collaboratively with other services through joint
projects, and provides support and resources to other groups to
facilitate the development of new community infrastructures.
ACDN programs have emerged from consultations with local communities
and ongoing evaluation which have identified youth, arts and cultural
and community development as important tools in developing the capacities
of individuals, groups and communities, and in fostering participation
and creative engagement. ACDN’s community development initiatives
include community awareness, education and advocacy, social research
and planning, service development and capacity building with other
services.
Established in 1975 under the Australian Assistance Plan, Auburn
Community Development Network Inc. (ACDN) has been incorporated
as a not-for-profit community based organisation since 1986 and
is a registered charity organisation.
Managed by a volunteer Management Committee, ACDN is primarily funded
by the NSW Department of Community Services
(DOCS) and Arts NSW and also receives additional financial and in
kind support from numerous other agencies.
Contact
Us
Tel: 02 9649 5559
Email: admin@acdn.org.au
Drop in: Auburn
Central, Shop P7B, 57-59 Queen St (Cnr Park Rd), Auburn NSW 2144
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