Members of the Ballarat and district Aboriginal community established the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) in 1979. BADAC delivers a comprehensive range of health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people. Since 1979, the organisation has grown considerably to a staff of 120 delivering a wide range of services, underpinned by Social Inclusion principles, which incorporate the following programs: Health and Home Care Social and Emotional Well-being Family Support Care Services Family Violence and Justice Early Years and YouthBADAC is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) for the Ballarat and district area, covering 4 local government areas (LGAs). Our services are open to all members of the public, with priority given to our members. BADAC is focused on prevention and early intervention, always with a client-centred approach, to ensure that our clients are personally engaging in the development and nurturing of their own futures.