Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care: 30 years of community-led care

Founded in 1996 by Wiradjuri Elder Sylvia Scott and Dunghutti Elder Mary Silva, Wyanga was established to address a critical gap in care for Elders, ensuring services were culturally appropriate and community-driven.

Proud Wiradjuri woman from Cowra and CEO, Jarin Baigent, shared her reflections on the organisation's history and mission.

"Aunty Sylvia acknowledged that our Elders were not being looked after properly in the mainstream system," she said.

"Because families weren't given the proper resources and support to be able to look after our Elders like we used to... Aunty Sylvia started Wyanga, and we're still here 30 years later."

Wyanga delivers a broad range of services, including in-home domestic support, transportation, and social activities.

The organisation prides itself on going beyond compliance with government standards, ensuring its care model reflects Aboriginal cultural frameworks.