Our recreational programs provide a culturally safe and appropriate environment to teach participants about culture, self, building confidence and health promotion through education.
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
The healthy lifestyles programs target at-risk Indigenous people to participate in coordinated sporting activities and healthy activities in their communities. These programs are designed as development or crime prevention programs, with the aim to improve health and social and emotional wellbeing, in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour in those communities.
We run programs in partnership with the City of Kwinana Youth Team, City of Mandurah Youth Team, Stephen Michael Foundation and Saints Netball Club.
Deadly Programs
The Deadly Programs targets Indigenous youth aged 8-17 and aim to build a stronger connection to Indigenous culture through culturally focused activities and equip participants with the tools to empowered self-development. We aim to provide a culturally safe and appropriate space to support participants to build their physical and emotional health and wellbeing, self-esteem and self-confidence.
We currently run three programs:
- Young Yorgas – targeted at Indigenous girls aged 8-12 year olds
- Deadly Yorgas
- Deadly Maamans
Regional School Holiday Program
The Regional School Holiday Program delivers cultural sessions in towns across the Southwest, Wheatbelt and Great Southern Regions in the four school holiday periods/year. In these sessions, participants engage in cultural learning, play Traditional Indigenous Games and learn more about how to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoyed a healthy lunch. In each location, we work with local partners such as Southwest Aboriginal Medical Service, City of Kwinana, City of Mandurah, local PCYC’s, Avon Community Services and many local government shires.
Women’s Programs
Out Women’s Business program is designed as personal development program targeting Indigenous women designed to improve health and social and emotional wellbeing. Using cultural connection as the catalyst, these programs aim to provide a culturally safe and appropriate space for women to participate in active recreation programs, family and domestic violence education, and a variety of education sessions to build a better life. We work with a local domestic violence support group to provide activities designed to help teach the Yorgas in our community resilience through life using their connection to their culture.