Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation

What Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation does

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation (ASG) is a South Australian Aboriginal community-controlled non-profit, founded in 1973 by seven Aboriginal people in recovery to support sobriety among their communities. Headquartered at 94 Grand Junction Road, Kilburn, with additional sites in Berri, Adelaide CBD, Murray Bridge, and a residential rehabilitation facility at Monarto (Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal), ASG delivers an integrated suite of culturally appropriate services across the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South Australia. Its core service lines are AOD counselling (notably in Murray Bridge), the WAASHS homelessness program providing supported transitional and crisis accommodation, the Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) transporting vulnerable intoxicated individuals to safety in Adelaide and Murray Bridge, Riverland social-emotional wellbeing and mental health services, 24/7 residential rehabilitation, and the Colin Betty Gym & Boxing Club as a health-and-wellness alternative to substance misuse.

ASG is a Registered Charity and Public Benevolent Institution under the ACNC, an Indigenous corporation registered with ORIC (ICN 8376), QIC/QIP accredited under Health and Community Services Standards, and NDIS-registered. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through government contracts and grants (state, federal, and Primary Health Network) supplemented by tax-deductible donations; services are delivered free of charge to clients. The organisation is community-governed by a board including Chairperson Polly Sumner-Dodd, and is currently being rebranded to Yangadlitya Indigenous Corporation, with Patricia Cotton appointed CEO in August 2025. The model is a single integrated service suite rather than a technology platform: access is via self-referral or inter-agency referral through downloadable online forms, and the underlying 'technology' is the care delivery infrastructure — facilities, mobile patrols, and culturally trained Aboriginal staff — rather than any software stack.

Name

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation

Legal name

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation

Website

https://asg.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation is a South Australian Aboriginal community-controlled non-profit, founded in 1973, delivering culturally appropriate alcohol and drug counselling, homelessness support, mobile assistance patrols, residential rehabilitation, and mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Alcohol drug counseling
• Homelessness support services
• Aboriginal community health
• Residential rehabilitation
• Mobile assistance patrol

Headquarters

HQ city

Kilburn

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Funding: Primary funding from government contracts and grants to deliver alcohol and drug counseling, homelessness services, and rehabilitation programs for Aboriginal communities in South Australia.
2. Donations & Charitable Contributions: Accepts tax-deductible donations from the public. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation delivers a multi-service holistic suite of culturally appropriate community health, social-emotional wellbeing, and recovery programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across South Australia. Core offerings include AOD counselling, WAASHS homelessness supported accommodation, Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP), Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal residential rehabilitation, Riverland Services (mental health, psychology, youth AOD), and the Colin Betty Gym & Boxing Club.

Product overview

Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation is a non-profit community services organization (ICN 8376) providing a multi-service holistic model of care. The organization operates as a unified suite of interconnected services rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include: AOD Counselling providing culturally appropriate drug and alcohol counseling; WAASHS Homelessness offering supported accommodation and crisis services; Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) providing transport for vulnerable individuals; Riverland Services delivering regional social-emotional wellbeing support; Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal residential rehabilitation; and the Colin Betty Gym & Boxing Club promoting health and fitness. The organization emphasizes integration of traditional healing methods with contemporary primary health practices, serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAASHS: Western Adelaide Aboriginal Specific Homelessness Service - offers supported transitional and crisis accommodation and related services.
• Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP)
• Colin Betty Gym & Boxing Club

Products and services

• AOD Counselling Murray Bridge Culturally appropriate drug and alcohol interventions and counselling services for men and women in the Murray Bridge regional area, including assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and community-based interventions.
• WAASHS Homelessness (Western Adelaide Aboriginal Specific Homelessness Service) Supported transitional and crisis accommodation and related services including information, advocacy, referral, housing access, and outreach support for individuals, couples, and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) Mobile patrol service transporting vulnerable individuals who are intoxicated and at risk of harm, operating in Adelaide CBD (7 days a week) and Murray Bridge (Tuesday to Saturday) from 4pm to Midnight, minimising contact with the justice system and providing transport to places of safety.
• Riverland Services Social and emotional wellbeing pathway services based in Berri, providing alcohol and drug counselling, mental health support, youth work programs, and psychology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Riverland region.
• Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal 24/7 live-in residential rehabilitation program at the Monarto facility offering education, skills development, and cultural programs for individuals recovering from substance misuse.
• Colin Betty Gym & Boxing Club Mixed-gender fitness facility offering boxing and gym sessions facilitated by experienced volunteers, promoting health and wellbeing as an alternative to substance misuse; currently closed pending relocation to ASG's Kilburn site.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Big SundayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenovation partnership for Monarto rehabilitation facility. Big Sunday volunteers contributed labor and coordination for renovations to create a center dedicated to Aboriginal women's health issues at ASG's Monarto property.
• Padninthi Kumangka Wardli Adelaide North-West Homelessness AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASG joined this homelessness alliance in 2021 to collaborate with other providers in delivering coordinated services to Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness in Adelaide's north-west corridor.
• SA HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative community events partnership. SA Health attended ASG's Mobile Assistance Patrol BBQ events, demonstrating inter-agency cooperation in serving Aboriginal communities.
• Nunkuwarrin Yunti IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing Aboriginal community organization partner. Co-hosted community events including NAIDOC Week celebrations and community fun days. ASG Boxing Club was historically located at Nunkuwarrin Yunti.
• Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSober Walk 2014 event sponsor. Peak Aboriginal health organization in South Australia working on Aboriginal health improvement.
• ANZ Banking Group LtdminorOthersSober Walk 2014 event sponsor. Financial services partnership for community events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation: An Aboriginal-controlled residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Cowra, NSW, offering culturally appropriate 24/7 recovery programs. Directly comparable to ASG's Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal residential rehab and broader AOD recovery model.
• Orana Haven Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre: An Aboriginal community-controlled residential AOD rehabilitation facility in far western NSW, providing culturally safe long-term recovery services. Closely comparable in mission and operating model to ASG's residential rehabilitation program.
• The Glen Centre: An Aboriginal drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation service on the Central Coast, NSW, integrating cultural healing with contemporary treatment. Comparable to ASG as a culturally grounded AOD residential recovery provider.
• Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation: An Aboriginal community-controlled organisation in the South Australian Limestone Coast region delivering AOD, mental health, and family wellbeing services. Highly comparable given shared South Australian geography and AOD focus.
• Maayu Mali Residential Rehabilitation and Recovery Centre: An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation service in Brisbane, Queensland, offering culture-based recovery programs. Comparable to ASG's Lakalinjeri Tumbetin Waal in service type and cultural model.

Emerging players

• Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc. An Aboriginal community-controlled health service in Adelaide providing primary health, AOD, and social and emotional wellbeing programs. Comparable given shared Adelaide base and broader Indigenous health remit overlapping with ASG's AOD services.

Regional players

• Tullawon Health Service Inc. An Aboriginal community-controlled health service in remote South Australia (Yalata/Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands) offering primary health and AOD programs. Comparable in Aboriginal-led service model but geographically distinct.

Others

• Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA): The peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations in South Australia. ASG is a member and event partner; comparable as an ecosystem player rather than direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): A larger Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in Melbourne providing primary care, dental, AOD and social support. Comparable in Aboriginal-led holistic service model, but operates at much greater scale and broader scope than ASG.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: An Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in far western NSW delivering primary health, mental health, AOD, and community programs. Comparable holistic Aboriginal-led service model, broader in scope and geographic reach than ASG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aboriginal.Sobriety.Group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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