THE CANOPY

The Canopy is an incorporated association which was established in 1988 as Westlake Macquarie Family Support Service. The name was changed to The Canopy in 2011 to reflect the growth and diversity of services provided.

The Canopy currently provides services and programs in the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Local Government Areas. The Canopy is administered by a  Board of Management whose members have a range of qualifications and expertise including  business administration, community  development, family  support and research.

The Board’s skills are complemented by a team of 16 permanent staff plus casual staff who also have a unique diversity of skills and qualifications, including degrees in social science, social work, psychology and community services.

The Canopy has a strong reputation for successful partnerships and collaborations and works closely with other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

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The Canopy acknowledges the Awabakal People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We honour the collective knowledge and experience of First Nations Peoples within our community, families, and organisation. We value our connections with community and commit to ongoing listening and learning as we walk alongside First Nations Peoples.