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CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY

• A community based organisation operating on Wiradjuri Land

• For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys of all ages

• Building connections through culture, life skills, and active engagement with community

Artwork: Wiradjuri River people from WIRADJURIART

OUR MISSION

BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS

We create a safe and supportive space where young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys can:

✓ Connect with their culture and community

✓ Learn essential life skills

✓ Build lasting friendships

✓ Stay active and engaged

Artwork: Corroboree (goanna) from WIRADJURIART

WHAT WE DO

We welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys to join our community programs and activities.
Together, we build connections, share stories, and create a positive future.

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Cultural Connection

Learn about culture and traditions through yarning circles, art, storytelling, and connection with Elders and community.

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Life Skills

Develop practical skills for education, work, and everyday life. Build confidence and prepare for your future.

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Physical Activity

Stay active with sports, outdoor activities, and team building. Have fun while staying healthy and making friends.

OUR PROGRAMS

We offer a range of community-based programs designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys in developing skills, building connections, and celebrating their culture.

Community Outings

We regularly visit a variety of places including national parks, shopping centres, swimming pools, libraries, galleries, and museums. These outings help our young people develop social skills and connect with the wider community.

Independent Living Skills

Our programs focus on building essential life skills including personal care, money management, cooking, and communication. We aim to maximize independence and help young people prepare for their future.

Sports & Recreation

Stay active with basketball, football, swimming, cycling, and outdoor adventures. Physical activities promote health, teamwork, and confidence while having fun with peers.

Creative & Cultural Activities

Express yourself through art, music, dance, and traditional cultural practices. Learn about Wiradjuri heritage through storytelling, painting, and connecting with Elders and community.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Age Group

Our programs support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys of all ages, from young children through to young adults (ages 5-25).

Location

Based on Wiradjuri Land, we welcome participants from across the region to join our community programs.

Getting Started

No complex applications needed. Contact us to learn more about our programs and how your son can get involved.

Ready to Join?

Get in touch with our team
Tell us about your interests and goals
Start participating in our programs

ON WIRADJURI LAND

This program is a Cooley-Emerson Warribilla Land Trust initiative, established to acknowledge, foster, and reinforce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage of the Wiradjuri people.

Throughout our programs and ceremonies, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as we engage young a-Gunya (our children), welcoming them back to our cultural spaces beyond the invisible Barrage of assimilation that has separated us from the a-R-Luka.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet. We pay respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise and respect their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We strive to create meaningful relationships with First Nations peoples and are committed to listening, learning and changing.