Founded in 2001, the Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), delivering flexible, responsive and culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander residents on Dja Dja Wurrung Country (djandak) in central Victoria. Djandak spans from Bendigo to surrounding areas such as Castlemaine, Creswick and Daylesford in the south; Redesdale and Woodend to the east; Maryborough, St Arnaud and Donald to the west; and Boort and Rochester to the north.
BDAC offers a wide range of programs and services focused on health, wellbeing, education, justice, early childhood and kindergarten and family and community services, as well as delivering events and activities to foster Community connection. Its services focus on community strengthening, Cultural safety, connection to Country and self-determination.
