Free music therapy group for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 0-5 years – Melton πŸ–€πŸ’›β€πŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’™

Kerrie Godbold

Sing & Grow writing in green with white background

Sing & Grow is a fun group, where families can connect with community. Parents and children sing, dance, and learn to play instruments together. MONDAYS in Term 1 for 8 weeks. Each session runs for about 45 mins., followed by optional morning tea & a yarn each week (food provided). Hosted by Western VACCA & MacKillop Family Services. Contact Bree … Read More

Pilk Purriyn – Truth-Telling with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners

Kerrie Godbold

Photo of sunrise with artwork of eagle for Pilk Purriyn Facebook tile

Everyone is welcome to come together for deep-listening and reflection at sunrise on 26 January. The event begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony presented by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with Surf Coast Shire Council. Find out more & register at www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/Community-Calendar/Pilk-Purriyn  

Survival Day – BBQ Breakfast with Kirrip

Kerrie Godbold

Photo of Aboriginal activists with placards at the Aboriginal Day of Mourning, 26 January 1938

Always was, Always will be Aboriginal Land. Come down to Kirrip & be supported & connected to our mob on this day of mourning. Wear your colours proud wile we raise our flag with pride!

Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony

Kerrie Godbold

Photo of dancers at the MVCC Bunjils Marroun Healing Ceremony 2021

Annually,Β  Moonee Valley City Council holds the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony and invites community members to learn and experience what the day means to Traditional Owners in this municipality. This year the ceremony will include an Acknowledgment of History by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Aunty Dianne Kerr.Β  Nhanbu Togip will perform traditional dance and David Arden & his band will also … Read More

Youth Group Fitness & Football

Kerrie Godbold

A free program for young people aged 13 – 21 years.Β  Completely free & a really great opportunity for YP to be introduced to fitness training with strength & conditioning coaches from the Werribee Football Club.Β  Facilitated by YSAS, Invicta Performance & Werribee Footbal Club, in partnership with Victoria PCYC.

WEST PCYC MELTON – TUESDAYS @ 3:45PM – 5PM

Leehan Watt

Flyer for WEST PCYC MELTON

Free youth drop in fitness + Boxing Programs + Professional Coaches happening Tuesdays3:45pm – 5pm @ Jacky’s Fitness Performance Centre in Melton. Contact Ph. 9002 5220 . Click the link below for more details.

KOORIE PLAYGROUP

Leehan Watt

KOORIE PLAYGROUP - SAC-

Information and registration session for supported playgroup for First Nations children at the Dulap Wilim Hub in Sunbury. A culturally appropriate supported playgroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies and children in Sunbury. Supporting parents/ caregivers to give our children a good start in life.

Western VACCA Dance Group

Leehan Watt

Flyer for Western VACCA Dance Group

Come down and get your kids involved in Cultural Dance, Hip – Hop and Contemporary Dance, at Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Community Centre, Wyndham Vale. The program starts Thursday 13th October 2022 ( runs every Thursday for 8 weeks ). Click the link for the flyer.

KWT Community Grants Now Open

Amanda Burns

TheΒ KOONDEE WOONGA-GAT TOOR-RONG (KWT) Community Grants are now open to support First Nations driven projects that address strengthening community wellness, connection and identity. We look forward to receiving your applications. Go to: www.kwtfund.org.au

VAHS Woman’s Group ( Wednesday’s )

Leehan Watt

VAHS is running a Women’s yarning group every Wednesday from 11am – 2pm in Preston for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women,Β  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