Regional Youth Support Services and Mingaletta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation are proud to present Nyugang-biyn Buridjga - a program designed to engage and empower the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of the Central Coast. Nyugang-biyn Buridjga is a Darkinjung phrase meaning "all women rise." The program will be facilitated at the Mingaletta Community Centre along with occasional off-site excursions ( participants will be advised of further details).
Topics to educate and motivate include:
Connecting to ourselves and to culture
Healthy living and mental health
Women’s and sexual health
Celebrating safely - drug and alcohol education
LOVEBiTES - domestic violence and healthy relationships
Practical and independent living skills
Activities (because having fun is important too!)
Traditional Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander arts & craft
Self-care and pampering activities
Cooking culturally inspired treats
Location: Mingaletta - 6 Sydney Ave, Umina Beach NSW 2257
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander girls: 12-18yrs
8 Week Program | Running on Wednesdays | 3:30PM - 5:30PM (2hrs)
The program will soon commence and spaces are limited. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please make contact as soon as possible.
Dana Patterson - RYSS IJP Caseworker
ijp.danap@ryss.com.au
Ph. 0431 972 732