Ngaliya

Ngaliya – We All Together

Ngaliya is our new Cultural Connections program by the Indigenous Justice Program at RYSS.

It focuses on bringing at-risk Indigenous young people aged 16 - 18 together for weekly activities and workshops to connect and engage with their culture and community.

Ngaliya is 7 week program running at our Yarning Circle and youth facility, Wyoming Youth Skills Centre.

Including a range of practical supports:

Get Job Ready – Resumes, interview prep & mock interviews
Domestic and Family Violence Supports
Healthy Living
Preparing for passing L & P’s Drivers Tests
Drug and Alcohol Education

As well as heaps of fun activities including:

Sister Speak and Art workshops for Indigenous Females
Didge Workshops for Indigenous males
Bush Tucker Garden
NRL fun day – with Indigenous NRL Star guest speaker
BBQ lunches Every Session
Basketball, pool, video games & more

Ngaliya – We All Together

Wyoming Youth Skills Centre

9 Warrawilla Rd, Wyoming, NSW 2250

16 – 18-year-old Indigenous young people.

7 weeks | 10:30am – 12:30pm (2hrs)

Term 1 2021 Starting Thursday 11th February 2021

To download a printable information flyer, please click the button below

Spaces are limited so if Ngaliya is of interest to you or someone you know, please

contact our Cultural Linking Worker to register your interest

Mitch Markham - Cultural Linking Worker

[email protected]

Ph. 4323 2374

Alternatively, you can use the button below to enquire about this program using our contact form

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