The Deadly Western Connections
The Aboriginal Services Network of the West (ASNoW) established the Deadly Western Connections website in 2021 to increase opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community connections and improve access to services in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

The Deadly Western Connections artwork was developed by Aboriginal Artist Dixon Patten

Jobs & Training
Are you looking for a new job? Have a look at the employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and find one that can jumpstart your next career move.

Kangaroo Apple flower

Business Directory
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce fosters and develops partnerships with government, corporates and academia to build procurement opportunities and facilitate support to Aboriginal businesses. Check out these businesses.

Grasslands view to the You Yangs

Events
Bring your kids, bring your mob to some of these deadly events and programs.

KRoad Cliffs, Werribee River

Traineeships & Volunteering
Get a kickstart into your career by applying for an internship or lock in some extra training.

White gum, Bungeys Hole, Werribee River

Services & Networks
Are you looking for a particular service or support? Check out our diverse network across a broad range of sectors.

Truganina swamp, Altona

Deadly Communities

This is a meeting place for the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in western metropolitan Melbourne.
The site is an online only collaboration of various providers in the west and is therefore unable to accept donations.

November 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Strong Tiddas Day

Koorie Academy presents Strong Tiddas Day, For all women aged 14 to 85, Mums, Auntys, Nannys and teens, Saturday 16th November. Click the link below for the detailed flyer with the QR Code to register.

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September 17, 2024 10:30 am - November 19, 2024 2:30 pm

Deadly Dads

Come down to the Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre every month for the Deadly Dad’s program, with Smoking Ceremonies, Yarning Circles, Didg Burning, Story Telling and Facilitated sessions around wellbeing and connecting to our children. Click below for flyer.

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November 21, 2024 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Geelong & Surf Coast Surf Development Program – Session 3

Surfing Victoria are back running Surf Programs for the Mob at Bancoora Beach.

We will be running a 4 week Development Surf Program across the months of October – December. Ideally participants attend all 4 sessions and we can cater for the needs of all participants no matter what session they attend.

When:

Thursday 24th October – 4:30-6:30

Thursday 7th November – 4:30-6:30

Thursday 21st November – 4:30-6:30

Thursday 5th December – 4:30-6:30

To register please contact jordie@surfingvic.com or text or call 0488 935 183.

November 24, 2024

Treaty In The Park – Werribee

Treaty in the Park is a spectacular celebration of First Nations culture and music to be held at Wyndham Park, Werribee on Sunday 24 November 2024.

The deadly lineup includes Dan Sultan, Mo’ju, Kutcha Edwards, Brolga and Madi Colville-Walker.

Gates will open at 1pm, with a full program of music and culture.

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Geelong
DUE DATE: 15/11/2024
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Fairfield, Melbourne
DUE DATE: 24/11/2024
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Acknowledgement of Country and Traditional Owners


We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations of the lands now known as Australia. We acknowledge the people of the Wadawurrung, Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung languages in the Kulin Nation as the First Custodians of these grasslands, waterways and basalt plains.

For tens of thousands of years, the Werribee River has been a significant meeting place for a diversity of Aboriginal people to build community, exchange resources, and share responsibility for its lands. We pay respect to the wisdom of Ancestors and resilience of Elders, past and present. We recognise the ongoing impacts of colonisation for generations of Aboriginal people and this land. We commit ourselves to learning and working together to determine a better future, grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of caring for the whole earth community.