Vision
Thriving, inclusive and connected community, where we all can flourish
Mission
Empowering individuals, families and communities to foster resilience, self-determination, and sustainable positive change
Values
Integrity. Dignity. Gratitude. Collaboration. Innovation
What we do
The Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency (MECA) provides casework, advocacy, information, educational support, employment, and education pathways support, referral, projects, and services to migrants, refugees, young people, and the wider community. Casework services are delivered by bilingual workers that specialise in the provision of culturally appropriate assistance in a number of community languages including explaining the contents of documents, material assistance with bills, and assistance with the negotiation of private and government institutions such as Centrelink.
MECA works with local people to identify the needs of, and improve settlement services to, migrants, refugees and emerging communities in the suburbs of Mount Druitt and the wider Blacktown Local Government Area. MECA aims to build resilient communities by providing appropriate orientation, information, referrals and assistance. MECA also works with communities, individuals, government and service providers to promote community capacity building and social cohesion.
MECA provides specialist youth services, which include community development, youth leadership and education and learning programs. The organisation is dedicated to improving social and economic outcomes for young people and promoting participation and inclusion in the broader community.
Our Objectives
“Multicultural centre of excellence”
Engage – community in a respectful and inclusive manner
Inspire – Agents of change
Enable – A vibrant community
Cultivate – Collaborative & collective action
