Welcome to EMU Services
EMU Services Ltd was established in July 2011, is an Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee and a public benevolent institution.
The objectives of EMU Services Ltd are to:
- To assist indigenous and non-indigenous Australians who are unemployed and/or in situations of poverty or helplessness to become more self-reliant during periods of unemployment and develop their capacities for obtaining employment and participate in their communities,
- To improve the quality of life of unemployed and disadvantaged people, and
- To provide relief directly to those individuals in need in a manner which;
- Provides practical community based mentoring and support for both the individuals in need and their families,
- Allows individuals in need to retain their customary values, traditions and culture (whether western or not), and
- Is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
and to undertake all such other similar, related or compatible objects as may from time to time be considered appropriate by the Company.
About Us
EMU Services Ltd was established in 2011. Since then, we have delivered the Gascoyne Community Development and Employment Program to 2013, supported the implementation of the Community Development Program in 18 remote regions, provided extended Community Development Program operational management support to two WA Aboriginal Corporations and one NT provider, delivered community patrol services in Carnarvon to 2020, and delivered disability support services in Carnarvon since 2019.
Our service has always been delivered with professionalism, compassion, integrity and hope.
Our service delivery is based in mutual understanding of the aspirations, goals and challenges faced by our participants, their supporters and family. We assist in raising understanding, skill and ability by individual support, mentoring, walking beside and advocacy for participants.
If you want to become involved as a participant or would like to support the work of EMU Services, please reach out to us here.
Inclusion Services
EMU Services Ltd has been delivering inclusion services to people who are unemployed and with a disability since 2019 through Australian Government sourced funding.
The services we deliver improve:
- participant confidence and social interactions,
- independent living skills,
- awareness of rights and expectations,
- access to agencies supporting people with additional needs,
- giving voice to individuals and enhancing self-advocacy
- work related skills, and
- access to employment.
Dedicated staff who focus on assisting participants, their carers and their family members deliver services. We use a co-design model to come to agreement regarding activities and work in a person-centred manner, considering the strengths and needs of each participant. We work beside individual cultural and past experiences which can challenge each participant to achieve their aspirations. Mentoring by our staff assist participants remain on track to achieve their goals.
We work with employers and other stakeholders to support our participants. If you want to assist in this journey, please reach out to us here.
We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS. Together we’re ensuring that people with disability keep accessing supports to build their skills and connect with others who have shared similar experiences.
We will be delivering services in Carnarvon and information sessions including agency connection services across the Gascoyne Region. If you want to become involved as a participant or would like us to support community awareness (local or regional), please reach out to us here