Edmund Rice Centre

What Edmund Rice Centre does

Edmund Rice Centre WA (ERCWA) is a registered charity headquartered in Mirrabooka, Western Australia, established in 1998 to deliver community education and settlement services to people from refugee, migrant and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. The organisation operates four integrated service verticals: Settlement Services (settlement casework, driver's education, multicultural community centres); Community Education (English and computer classes, programs for women); Youth Services (creative arts, leadership programs, youth advocacy and outreach, multi-sport programs including AFL and soccer); and Aboriginal Programs (Moorditj Koolangka after-school program and Aboriginal Arts including Boorloo Hustle and Bridya Beats). Programs are delivered from a main Mirrabooka office and through outreach across Perth suburbs including Butler, Lynwood, Koondoola and Nollamara, supported by 51–100 employees and volunteers.

ERCWA's business model is that of a grant- and donation-funded nonprofit: all services are provided free to beneficiaries, with revenue sourced from Commonwealth and State government grants (Department of Home Affairs, Department of Social Services, Department of Communities WA, Office of Multicultural Interests), major charity partners (Telethon, The Smith Family), the Edmund Rice Foundation, local government (City of Wanneroo, City of Canning), health bodies, and tax-deductible public donations processed through the Give Now platform. The underlying technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress content site and donation integrations — with service delivery driven by face-to-face casework, community centre programming and partnership-based outreach rather than a software platform. Notable differentiators include pioneering Australia's first multicultural AFL team (Edmund Rice Lions, 2010) and the first all-African female AFL team (Butler Falcons), a Coaching Academy that has trained over 200 young coaches since 2008, and a dense referral-and-co-funding network with government, health, education, sporting and faith-aligned partners across Western Australia.

Name

Edmund Rice Centre

Legal name

Edmund Rice Centre WA

Website

https://ercwa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edmund Rice Centre WA is a registered charity delivering free settlement, education, youth and Aboriginal programs to refugees, migrants and Indigenous people across Western Australia, funded by government grants, major charity partners and tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Social Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Immigrant & Refugee Community Education (Integration/Navigation) (EDAAAFAH)

Keywords

• Community services
• Settlement support
• Multicultural education
• Youth programs
• Refugee assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirrabooka

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Edmund Rice Centre WA is a registered charity that accepts tax-deductible donations from the public. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. The organization relies on the financial support of benefactors to fund its community programs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edmund Rice Centre WA is a registered charity that delivers free community education, settlement, youth and Aboriginal programs to refugees, newly arrived migrants, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western Australia. Services include settlement casework, English and computer classes, driver education, leadership and creative arts programs, multicultural sports programs, and the Moorditj Koolangka afterschool program, all delivered at community centres and outreach locations around Mirrabooka and surrounding suburbs.

Product overview

Edmund Rice Centre WA operates as a single integrated community services organisation offering a unified portfolio of services to refugees, migrants, and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. The organisation provides Settlement Services (Settlement Casework, Driver's Education, Multicultural Community Centres), Community Education (English Classes, Computer Classes, Programs for Women), Youth Services (Programs for Youth, Creative Arts, Leadership Programs, Youth Advocacy and Outreach, Sporting Programs), and Aboriginal Programs (Moorditj Koolangka, Aboriginal Arts). All services are coordinated under one umbrella with shared referral pathways, and the organisation also accepts volunteers and tax-deductible donations through its website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Settlement Casework Programs that facilitate access to mainstream services and support successful settlement, including casework, advocacy, referral, information sessions and active workshops for refugees and newly arrived migrants.
• Driver's Education Driver education services to assist individuals from refugee, migrant and Indigenous backgrounds in obtaining driving licences and road safety knowledge.
• Multicultural Community Centres Community centre programs providing culturally appropriate support, connection services and life-skills workshops for people from multicultural backgrounds.
• English Classes English language education classes delivered as part of the community education programs to support language acquisition for refugees and migrants.
• Computer Classes Computer studies and digital literacy education for multicultural communities to build practical technology skills.
• Programs for Women Tailored programs designed specifically for women from refugee, migrant and Indigenous backgrounds offering culturally appropriate activities and support.
• Programs for Youth Activities and support for young people aged 12-24 from multicultural and Indigenous backgrounds to gain confidence, make connections and develop pathways towards further education and training.
• Creative Arts Creative arts programs for young people including performing arts, visual arts and cultural expression.
• Leadership Programs Leadership training programs for multicultural and Indigenous youth aged 12-24, building confidence, resilience and leadership skills.
• Youth Advocacy and Outreach Advocacy and outreach services providing support to young people aged 12-24, including goal setting, life skills, career development, and mental health support.
• Sporting Programs Multi-sport programs including AFL (Butler Falcons, Edmund Rice Lions), Soccer (Common Goal), Basketball, and coaching/academic programs to promote community integration and wellbeing.
• Moorditj Koolangka Afterschool program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children meaning 'Strong Children', offering visual arts, sports, music, and cultural activities.
• Aboriginal Arts Workshops in Noongar culture, arts and language for young Aboriginal people, including performance art programs Boorloo Hustle and Bridya Beats.
• Donations Tax-deductible donation service for supporting the organisation's charitable activities, with all donations over $2 tax deductible.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including sports programs, art and culture programs, gardening, interpreting, and student placements.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Smith FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunities for Children project facilitating partner. Funded by Department of Social Services. Provides after-school activities through Moorditj Koolangka program.
• Office of Multicultural InterestscoreOthersWestern Australian government office providing funding and support for multicultural programs and services.
• Edmund Rice Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated Edmund Rice organization providing support and collaboration for community services.
• Road Safety CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body supporting driver education programs.
• City of WanneroocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing support for community programs in the City of Wanneroo area.
• City of CanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing support for community programs in the City of Canning area.
• North Metropolitan Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services provider supporting health and wellbeing programs for community members.
• Child and Adolescent Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services provider supporting youth health and wellbeing programs.
• Alcohol and Drug FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing resources and support for alcohol and drug awareness programs.
• Mission AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational community services organization potentially collaborating on shared service delivery.
• CommunicareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization providing employment and community services in Western Australia.
• Derbal Yerrigan Health ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAboriginal health service providing culturally appropriate health services.
• Centre for StoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting storytelling and narrative programs, potentially for arts and cultural initiatives.
• Perth FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for arts and cultural events and programs.
• Propel Youth Arts WAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting youth arts and creative development in Western Australia.
• Perth RedbacksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports organization supporting multicultural sports participation.
• Reds VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolleyball organization supporting sports participation programs.
• White Lion YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization potentially collaborating on youth programs.
• Christian BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order providing spiritual guidance and support for Edmund Rice Centre programs.
• Sisters of St John of GodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious order providing support for community services and programs.
• Go for 2&5minorOthersWestern Australian health promotion program supporting fruit and vegetable consumption.
• FairgameminorOthersOrganization supporting events and activities.
• Embrace/Kids Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization supporting child health and development initiatives.
• Common Goal Soccer AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuns the Common Goal soccer program for young people, involving weekly training, weekend opportunities, leadership training, and education activities.
• Western Australia PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative partner for Common Goal soccer program supporting youth engagement and community safety.
• Football WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for football/soccer in Western Australia, supporting the Common Goal program.
• Hustle 'n' Grind MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAboriginal music artists facilitating performance art workshops including traditional dance, contemporary dance, and didgeridoo.
• Corroboree for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAboriginal performance group facilitating cultural arts workshops and performances.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centrecare (WA): Large WA-based community services organisation providing settlement, family, youth and community support across Perth — comparable in service breadth, geography and reliance on government grants.
• Foundation House (Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture): Specialist refugee and torture-trauma service delivering casework, advocacy and community education to people of refugee background in Victoria — comparable mission, though Victoria-focused.
• Communicare: WA-based not-for-profit delivering employment, settlement and community services to migrants, refugees and disadvantaged groups — directly comparable in mission, regional scope and funding model.
• White Lion Youth: Australian youth services organisation supporting at-risk young people through mentoring and community programs — overlapping youth cohort and referral pathways already evidenced as an existing ERCWA partner.
• Multicultural Communities Council of WA: Western Australia's peak multicultural advocacy and service body, delivering settlement, community education and advocacy services to refugee and migrant communities in Perth — directly overlapping with ERCWA's target population and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Mission Australia: Large national community services NGO delivering housing, youth, employment and settlement support across all states — overlapping beneficiary cohorts (youth, disadvantaged communities) at much greater scale.
• Settlement Services International (SSI): Major national settlement and humanitarian services provider delivering refugee casework, employment programs and community education across multiple states — directly comparable in core refugee settlement offering.
• Australian Red Cross (Refugee & Migration Services): National humanitarian organisation delivering refugee settlement, asylum-seeker support and community education across Australia — overlapping mission but at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• AMES Australia (now part of SSI): Pre-merger leader in English language, settlement and employment services for migrants and refugees in Victoria — directly comparable in language education and settlement casework focus.

Regional players

• Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre: Victorian-based settlement and migrant support agency providing casework, English classes and community programs — directly comparable service mix but operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/erc_wa
• Facebookfacebook.com/ercwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ercwa

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