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Improving outcomes for children – now and into the future
Improving outcomes for children – now and into the future
The work we do at Dandelion leads to improved outcomes for children and their families in the short and long-term. Our services help to:
Reduce infant mortality
Decrease child protection risks
Improve educational outcomes
Improve safety
Health and wellbeing improvements
Increase community inclusivity
By providing support at this crucial time in a child’s life, we are helping to build:
Lasting, positive parenting experience/relationships
Improved financial stability
Breaking the cycle of disadvantage
More thriving families
Orana is a community organisation, neighbourhood centres and registered charity located in Sutherland Shire.
OUR VISION IS FOR:
Is for a vibrant, welcoming and connected community for all. An inclusive community where every person feels safe, valued and supported to live with dignity and purpose. Your space, your community – a place to connect, be heard and belong.
OUR VALUES:
Diversity – We honour different experiences, cultures and voices as essential to a vibrant community.
Integrity – We act with honesty, transparency and accountability. Trust is build through consistancy, compassion and ethical practice.
Connectedness – We foster strong relationships to build trust, support and collective strength to create lasting impact.
Inclusion – We create welcoming spaces where everyone feels respected, heard and involved. We strive to remove barriers to enable people to participate.
Better Connected: A Legacy of Care, A Future of Possibility
Better Connected: A Legacy of Care, A Future of Possibility
Our story began in 1970, in a small Baby Health Centre in Rockdale, where a group of dedicated volunteers came together to lend a helping hand to those in need. Back then, we were known as Rockdale Community Aid Service, a humble, grassroots organisation doing shopping runs, visiting the lonely, and driving people to appointments. Over the years, our services expanded to support young families, people living with disabilities, and anyone who needed a bit of extra help.
In 1987, we officially became Rockdale Community Services, and for decades we proudly supported thousands of locals through life’s challenges. Around the same time, in the Sutherland Shire, another community organisation called BeConnected was growing strong, also built on care, connection, and community.
In 2020, we joined forces to become Better Connected Community Services, bringing together decades of experience, cultural understanding, and passion for helping others.
We are here with energy, empathy, and a genuine love for what we do. Our team of professionals and volunteers delivers support that’s tailored, respectful, and people-first.
While we continue to grow and evolve, our values remain unchanged. We believe in community, in connection, and in being there when it matters most.
Together, let’s build a more caring, connected future.
Our Mission
Our Mission
To provide innovative targeted solutions that enhance independence, encourage community participation, and build the capacity of our service users to engage positively within the community around them.
Our Vision
Our Vision
A connected community where individuals are respected, supported, and empowered.
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