The 2770 Collective - Bidwill Uniting

The 2770 Collective:
Together in 2770

We are part of a collective across Mt Druitt called “Together in 2770”. The underlying aim of the 2770 Collective is that all children in the 2770 postcode start school well. We tackle this together through holistically working with children, their families, schools, communities, agencies and systems that they are affected by.

The 2770 Collective works together through suburb-based meetings, action groups, events, programs and more.

Collective Shared Values

Seven Underlying Principles For The 2770 Collective

Advocacy

We work with other members of the collective on a variety of advocacy issues to seek fairer systems, infrastructure and resource allocation for the 2770 postcode. Some of the issues that the 2770 Collective is currently working on are:

Transport
Employment
Policing and community safety
Housing
Health place-based work

Projects

We work with other members of the collective to deliver programs such as the After School Program for primary aged children, and Busy Bees for under-fives and their parents and carers.

Suburb-Based meetings

We work with the collective to facilitate Together in Bidwill - a monthly action focused meeting bringing together agencies and residents to plan and create change.

Our Collective Partners

The Hive

Operating on Darug land, in the heart of Mt Druitt, The Hive is the backbone organisation of a place-based, collective impact initiative that works to ensure every child has the best possible start in life. The Hive’s holistic and inclusive approach is centered around community voice and aspirations. It recognises the impact that families, communities, Governments and service systems have on the well being of children.

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HIPPY Australia

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based school readiness and parenting program available to families in the 2770 postcode and surrounding suburbs. We acknowledge that parents are their child’s first teacher and that the home is the child’s first classroom.

HIPPY provides structured learning activities through a curriculum of books that are delivered each fortnight through home visits. We also host local parent gatherings with children’s activities and guest speakers. HIPPY works closely with other organisations in Mount Druitt to connect families to local services and support.

The Hive’s holistic and inclusive approach is centered around community voice and aspirations. It recognises the impact that families, communities, Governments and service systems have on the well being of children.

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Salvation Army

We understand that there are many pressures that families and individuals face day to day, and often those pressures can be a barrier to people flourishing. At the Salvos, our hope is that all people can flourish. In support of that we offer assistance in the form of emergency relief, financial counselling (including budgeting, advocacy, NILS and EAPA assistance), casework, referrals to youth and AOD services and community engagement activities.

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Baptist Care Hopestreet

BaptistCare HopeStreet walks alongside and supports families where they live, working together to build a stronger community where individuals and families in Willmot and Lethbridge Park achieve their goals and thrive.

We take the time to get to know the communities we work alongside, so families can choose the support they need. We offer general case work support, employment pathways, and the coordinating and navigation of services through case management and advocacy.

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Jesuit Social Services

Jesuit Social Services are a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We partner with community to support those most in need. We work to change policies, practices, ideas and values that perpetuate inequality, prejudice and exclusion.

We take the time to get to know the communities we work alongside, so families can choose the support they need. We offer general case work support, employment pathways, and the coordinating and navigation of services through case management and advocacy.

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Blacktown City Council

Blacktown City Council acknowledges the Darug people as the original custodians of the land on which Blacktown City is built. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land. We will work together for a united City that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

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Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.

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Fusion Western Sydney

Fusion Australia is a not for profit youth and community organisation. Fusion Western Sydney has a deep and ongoing commitment to developing resilience in individual lives and the community through local initiatives. With a particular focus on the well-being of young people aged 12 to 18 years of age, the Fusion team deliver weekly evidenced based programs in high schools through chaplaincy, well-being and youth work services and mentoring and outreach programs in wider community settings after school and in school holidays.

As well as providing services for young people, Fusion is committed to supporting families through the Families Course and the Family Mentoring program, with a focus on developing healthy, strong and loving family relationships. The team runs regular courses in western Sydney and offers one to one mentoring, building a warm sense of community and bringing hope and resources that can help families thrive.

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Bidwill Public School

Bidwill Public School provides provides a caring, supportive learning environment and programs that emphasise the development of positive attitudes to learning. Emphasis is placed on early intervention and positive behaviour for learning underlies student welfare practices.

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The WASH House

The WASH House is a community-based resource centre for women in the Blacktown LGA operating for over 35 years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty, social disadvantage and violence on the lives of women and girls.

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Connect Children and Families

We help families nurture and educate their children. Connect is a not-for-profit organisation serving communities in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Western Sydney. We are committed to overcome barriers to a child’s development, their transition into school and into community life.

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The 2770 Collective:
Together in 2770