Moonaboola Community Development Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Corporation
(MCDATSIC) exists to advocate for the social and welfare needs and growth of the First Nations
community. Moonaboola Community Development Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Corporation
(MCDATSIC) exists to advocate for the social and welfare needs and growth of the ATSI
community. As First Natio
n peoples, MCDATSIC works relationally and strategically to realise the
work of reconciliation in established mainstream systems, including: health, education, child safety,
legal, arts and entertainment, training and employment, sport and recreation and disabilities. MCDASTSIC was needed to reflect the ‘voice’ of the First Nation peoples
in order to bring knowledge and understanding into the community and established services, while
simultaneously leading and educating services on appropriate indigenous engagement and galvanising
unity throughout the different sectors. A range of programs are delivered in conjunction with local traditional owners and Elders, designed
to meet the current needs and further engage and empower First Nation and Islander people
within the broader community. Services are predominately delivered by First Nation people with
a strong sense of self and culture. Programs are delivered with the acknowledgement of the whole
person; with their physical, spiritual and intellectual identity traits derived from their connection to
culture (relationships and community) and country (First Nation practices and expressions). The
MCDATSIC strategic business plan provides a clear purpose to empower and establish a healthy
and strong sense of self-identity in First Nation and Islander people, in order to experience self-realisation and become confidently self-sufficient.
