29/04/2026
Meet the founder & director of WACCCS — Abie Wright ✊🏾
WACCCS was founded by Abie Wright, a proud Aboriginal man with strong ties to community, culture and Country. Abie is a descendant of the Gomeroi, Anaiwan, Dunghutti and Wonnarua peoples, with deep connections across Newcastle and the wider community.
Abie has always been about community, walking with mob, sharing culture, mentoring, teaching and passing knowledge down to the next generations. His work across community, advocacy and leadership has always been grounded in making sure our people are supported, connected and given real opportunities.
At the heart of Abie’s journey is his late parents, Jimmy and Gwen Wright. They were strong community leaders who stood up for mob, created pathways where there were none, and made sure our voices were heard. They carried culture with pride and led with strength, leaving a legacy that will live on for generations. The way they showed up for community, fought for better outcomes and backed their people is what shaped Abie into the man he is today.
That legacy lives through WACCCS.
WACCCS was built to go back to the foundations — supporting mob the right way, through culture, respect, connection and accountability. It’s about walking alongside our people, taking the time to yarn, listen and understand, and making sure everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
Through culturally safe, trauma-informed supports, WACCCS is here to help mob grow stronger, build independence, and stay connected to culture, community and Country.
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