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Our Story

From little things, big things grow

Wungening is one of Boorloo’s largest and most respected Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations – proudly led by an Aboriginal Board of Directors, and CEO. The majority of our staff who deliver valuable healing programs and services across Boorloo are also Aboriginal.

Wungening was formed in 1988, when 40 moorditj Noongar leaders came together to call for change. Their vision that day was simple: services for our community, delivered by our community.

Our purpose is to be the centre of excellence in delivering culturally secure and holistic services to community – both individuals and moort/families – that help heal their koonger, kaadaniny and wirrin (body, mind and spirit).

We provide a range of programs for those seeking:

We know the Aboriginal Community in Perth because our people are employed directly from the community.

You are safe with us!

Our Story

Key Milestones >

1988

Our organisation is formed by 40 local Aboriginal people seeking services run for our people, by our people. We are named NASAS.

1990 – 2005

NASAS receives first government grants and begin service delivery at Wooree Miya, and a sobering up shelter in Midland.

2005

NASAS changes name to Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service (AADS) to better reflect our client base and a more inclusive service.

2005 – 2016

AADS starts four new programs, receives accreditation of Health and Community Service Standards and develops new strategic plan.

2017 – 2018

AADS becomes Wungening, begins leading ReSet and Moort programs, and partners with Centrecare on family services.

2018 – 2019

Progression to a place-based community hub model. Over 150 staff are onboarded with a new in-house training calendar.

2021 - 2022

Expansion into Homelessness Services with opening of Boorloo Bidee Mia. Winner of the Indigenous Governance Award, and Australasian Housing Institute Brighter Future Award.

2023-2024

Major improvements to our AOD Services strengthen aspects and ensure it is at the core of all service delivery. Expansion continues through new programs, new research projects, and advocacy work on behalf of community, where we supported over 10,000 people from community.
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