Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture
and Resource Centre
Transport
We provide Community Transport for people in our community who don’t have access to regular transport and meet the eligibility criteria. This service is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over the age of 50. We can also help people under these ages, who are transport disadvantaged.
Our Community Transport is safe, flexible and culturally respectful to support your health, wellbeing and connection to community. Whether it’s getting to the doctor, doing your shopping, or attending a community event; we’re here to help you get there.
About Us
In 1994, a small group of local Aboriginal people gathered with a powerful vision: to create a space where culture could be celebrated, voices could be heard, and community could thrive. From that dream, the Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre (ACRC) was born.
By 1996, ACRC was officially incorporated. Since then, we’ve grown into a vital part of the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Blue Mountains. Today, ACRC is recognised as a generalist Aboriginal service - a welcoming place for all who call this region home.
What We Do
We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live - permanently or temporarily - within the Blue Mountains Local Government Area. Our services are culturally grounded, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our community.
We offer:
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Culturally appropriate support for individuals and families
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Referrals to mainstream services with cultural sensitivity
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Opportunities to learn and share Aboriginal culture, history, and lived experiences
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Events and programs that bring Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people together
Our Purpose
To strengthen, support, and give recognition to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the Blue Mountains.
Our Objectives
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Acknowledge and respect the Gundungurra and Dharug Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land
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Ensure access and equity in the provision of services
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Support efforts to overcome physical and cultural isolation
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Provide a space to share, learn, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, arts, history, and heritage
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Empower our community through economic development and opportunity
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Build strong cultural relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities
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Be proactive in addressing racism and discrimination