Art Class with our resident artist

Every Wednesday from 10:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided). All are welcome! No experience necessary

Aboriginal art has always been at the forefront in promoting awareness and understanding of Australia's rich and diverse Indigenous culture. For many non-Aboriginal people, Aboriginal paintings or other art are the first experience they have of Australia's Aboriginal heritage and as such the production of art and craft is an important means for Aboriginal people to communicate their stories, spirituality and relationship to the land.

The program will cover arts and crafts of Indigenous people such as basket weaving, pottery, dance and costume making, painting, coolamon and didgeridoo making and decorating. The art and craft produced will be displayed at known events such as NAIDOC, SURVIVAL, HARMONY, and such like.

Exhibitions at the local shopping centres and boutique art centres may also be considered.

First Click

We have been successful in obtaining funding for several years, to run the First Click and Second Click Computer Programs. A large proportion of participants have been Aboriginal. However we have had many varied groups and it has been very successful for a few years. We run the program over at least 6 sessions and include an introduction, learning the basics of computers. Anyone who wishes to put their name down or let people know, they are more than welcome. Some of the target groups include Indigenous, Women 45-54. Seniors, Culturally and Lighuistically Diverse, Disability and Low Income

This program was made possible through the fundings from the Department of Education and Training

Indigenous Children's Court Support

Family Court Support Workers can assist you and your family in negotiating and participating in court matters. To name a few, this can include assisstance with Appeals, Restraining Orders, Bail Applications and Protection Orders.

Defensive Drivers Training

In partnership with local Police, in particular the Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer, we have developed a program for local Aboriginal youth to obtain their Drivers Licences.

Local Answers Program

Support for disadvantaged families

Indigenous Parents Program

We have joined "Come and Try" days.

Finished Programs

Indigenous Financial Well Being

Indigenous financial counselling program with a holistic approach, one year grant in 2006, now completed

CDEP Traineeships

The CDEP programs are no longer available, but in previous years we have been able to utilise this program to train Aboriginal administrative assistants.