Midwest Aboriginal Employment And Economic Development (Meedac) Incorporated

Midwest Aboriginal Employment And Economic Development (Meedac) Incorporated is a community-focused organisation dedicated to empowering regional and remote communities across the Mid West and Goldfields regions of Western Australia. It operates as a key provider of sustainable community and employment programs, aiming to create meaningful opportunities that help individuals overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to connect, engage, and enhance regional and remote communities by delivering sustainable programs that foster social development and improve the welfare of both Indigenous Australians and the wider community. Its vision is to set industry standards by striving to be the best every day, leading with innovation, and being recognised as an organisation that effectively delivers social inclusion and economic independence.

Main Objectives

• To improve the lives of people in regional and remote Australia by assisting them to see beyond their circumstances and achieve their potential.
• To deliver sustainable and relevant programs that support social and economic development.
• To create sustainable commercial enterprises that generate employment and training opportunities.
• To build trust and respect through transparent and culturally sensitive engagement with communities.

Benefiting Groups

• Indigenous Australians living in regional and remote areas of the Mid West and Goldfields.
• The wider community in these regions who benefit from enhanced social services and economic development.
• Job seekers requiring support to build skills, access training, and find employment.
• Community members needing assistance with housing, transport, and essential services.

Services and Activities

• Community Services including housing support, transport, and programs that provide direct relief from poverty and improve social welfare.
• Employment Services such as the Community Development Program (CDP), which offers job seekers access to training, work-like activities, and employment pathways.
• Social Enterprises that create economic opportunities by providing real work experience and generating funds reinvested into community programs.
• Community projects like gardens, arts and crafts, maintenance, and youth programs that engage participants in meaningful activities benefiting their communities.
• Specialised programs including bus patrols to reduce harm from at-risk behaviours and support for people with disabilities through NDIS collaboration.