About Us

Sector Connect is the peak organisation representing not for profit organisations in the Macarthur and Wingecarribee regions. The region covers the four local government areas of Camden, Campbelltown, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly.

The organisation was launched on the 18th of February 1999 and was incorporated as 'Macarthur Community Forum' on the 3rd of August 2000. 'Macarthur Community Forum' changed its name to 'Sector Connect Incorporated' in December 2008 to reflect the expanding service area. Sector Connect operates with an elected Management Committee made up of representatives from across the region. 

Sector Connect has a growing team of skilled staff that manage the projects and services of the organisation. Sector Connect's activities are driven by the needs of the service providers we represent.

Services provided by Sector Connect

Advocacy: We work to ensure the needs and issues of Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee are heard at regional, state and federal level. We represent our members at state peak forums, regional government forums and federal and state government. Our strong relationships with media and contributions to government enquiries/submissions allow further opportunities for targeted advocacy.

Information dissemination point for the region: An extensive contact base, interagencies and other networks make Sector Connect the 'gateway' for disseminating ideas and information relating to the community sector across our region and beyond.

Training: Sector Connect provides professional development for workers at an affordable price on a range of subjects to meet the sector's requirements. We are committed to strengthening and equipping our sector by providing quality training and skills development opportunities and the development of stronger service systems to encourage collaborative work practices.

Volunteering Macarthur A comprehensive interview process to best link people interested in volunteering and organisations seeking volunteers. Volunteering Macarthur also offers support, training, advice and standards for volunteering, partnerships and a strategic approach to volunteering.

Families NSW: Facilitates the on-going development of family and children services (0 - 8 years) through regular interagency meetings, training, agency exchange days, workshops and collaborative strategic approaches to service provision.

Yura Ngalaya Referral Service: The Community Service Support Program is a welcoming place in each selected community where Aboriginal people and their families can go for help to find support / services to meet their personal needs and to access the internet.

Muru Nanga Mai - (Family Healing Program) Bringing together Aboriginal People to form strong cohesive groups that contribute to the social & emotional well-being of families & the community.

Sector Development: Resources, develops diverse connections and programs/models of service delivery to achieve better outcomes for individuals and communities across the regions. Examples include the Youth Sector Model Development Project and the Aboriginal Capacity Building Project.

Networks & service system development: Sector Connect facilitates interagencies, networks and forums to encourage collaborative work practices, exchange of knowledge and ideas and discuss and identify gaps and issues for the region. Examples include Macarthur Youth Services Network, Managers Network, MacUnity and geographically based interagencies.