Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal community-controlled not-for-profit supporting Aboriginal children, families, and communities across a 52,000 km² region with offices in Kempsey, Tamworth and Taree.
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Care in Action
Burrun Dalai was established in response to the Bringing Them Home Report to ensure Aboriginal children and families could access culturally safe, community-controlled support, with its name—meaning “Dream for Children”—gifted by Dhungutti Elders. Today, Burrun Dalai is a predominantly Aboriginal-led organisation delivering child-focused, trauma-informed services that work to keep families together and support children to remain connected to family, culture, and country.
Supporting Aboriginal foster carers to provide safe, nurturing, and culturally connected homes.
Culturally led care keeping children connected to family, community, and culture.
Out of Home Care
Holistic, culturally safe disability support tailored to individual and family needs.
Disability Services
Strengthening families through early intervention, preservation, and practical support.
Family Support
Community and Family Support Program Supporting Aboriginal Young People, Families and Community in Kempsey
CAFS
Children’s earliest and most powerful love of learning comes from their family.
HIPPY Clinic
Community Yarns
Stories, updates, and initiatives that celebrate culture, strengthen community, and keep connection at the heart of everything we do.
Community Clinic Day
A powerful day at Skully Park in Tamworth, we were proud to host a coaching clinic with Black Money Enterprises, joined by special guests who helped make the day truly inspiring. With the support of Black Money Enterprises and Joblink Plus, the kids enjoyed a fun, engaging experience that built confidence, skills, and connection, creating memories that will last well beyond the field.
As a proud Burrun Dalai Ambassador, Shanell Dargan continues to inspire the next generation through her dedication, resilience and leadership. Watch the incredible moment Shanell claimed the IBF International Bantamweight Title with a dominant Round 2 knockout victory over former world champion Shannon O’Connell. Her success is a testament to what can be achieved through determination, hard work and belief in yourself – values that align strongly with the Burrun Dalai mission.
Champion Inspiration
Acknowledgement of Country
Burrun Dalai acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture, and community.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.