VAHS is running a Women’s yarning group every Wednesday from 11am – 2pm in Preston for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women, to connect with other women and culture. The group is a supportive space to relax, talk, improve wellbeing and enjoy yourself. If you are interested in attending please contact Kahli on 0431 021 460
YSAS YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Support +Advocacy Service is a leading Victorian community service organisation that enables young people who are experiencing disadvantages to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our programs and services enable young people and families to work through and resolve problems associated with substances use, mental illness and social disconnection.
Youth Footy Program- Abbotsford/Collingwood – Wednesdays- 10am
Come down to Victoria Park in Abbotsford to have kick of the footy and have a feed and just have some fun. The program is for youth aged 15 and older, Contact Geeks – 0414 181 438 or Shane – 0404 120 549 for more details. Participants must be vaccinated.
Youth Sport Programs-ALTONA -Tuesdays 4pm-5pm
Come and join and be apart of the fun with a combination of activities with the youth sports programs happening on Tuesdays at Westgate Health Club in Altona North, There are 9 sessions available until the 5th April 2022, for young people aging from 12 – 18 years.
Youth In Partnership Program – Every Tuesday – 4:30pm-6:00pm
Edmund Rice Services and Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation, have a youth cultural program that runs weekly, every Tuesdays 4:30pm – 6:00pm, During school terms. For more information contact Edmund Rice Services-Mt Atkinson- Laura Di Pasquale (M:0468 592 646 ) ldipasquale@edmundrice.org or Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation-Adele Tillet (03) 8088 0764 / yaama@kirripaboriginalcorporation.org
Kirrip Study Buddies – Every Monday after school until 5:30pm
Study Buddies is a program at Kirrip house for primary and secondary students, Meet and receive support from local tutors, bring your homework, have some fun, share afternoon tea with everyone and meet other local youth. Pencils and stationary provided. Adele: yaama@kirripaboriginalcorporation.org Ph (03)8088 0764 Laura: ldipasquale@edmundrice.org Ph ( 0468 592 646 )
Kirrip Aboriginal Playgroup – Tuesdays ( During School Terms)
Play with your child and yarn with other families in community. Enjoy fun activities, songs, music and parenting tips from Big Yarns Smalltalk. Come join us on Tuesdays (during school terms) 10am – 11:30am. Contact us on Ph: 9747 7136 Email: supportedplaygroup@melton.vic.gov.au
Kirrip Womans Group – Every 2nd Friday – 11:00am – 2:00pm
Kirrip host a program for all Aboriginal woman, partners or parents of Aboriginal people to share stories and life experiences in a cultural safe space, and participate in varies activities. The group runs every second Friday 11am – 2pm . Contact Kirrip ph. 03 8088 0764 E. yaama@kirripaboriginalcorporation.org
Ngumpie Weaving ( Dilly Bag ) Workshop – Monday 21st March 2022
Tegan Murdock is a proud Barkindtji, Yorta Yorta woman. She has been weaving for two years, taught by her mum which she now passes on to others. Come join us at this amazing workshop as we create beautiful little dilly bags, that has been shared amongst our communities for generations.
Every Monday 4.30-5.45pm. Mt Carberry Reserve, Exford Rd., Melton
WELLBEING WARRIOR WALKABOUT YOGA & DIDGERIDOO SOUND PROGRAM with Beeloved Essence. Bookings: Kirrip House, Ph. 8088 0764
