Community Newsletter June—July 2017
In this issue:
Calendar of events 1
Executive 2
Family Services 5
Children’s Services 8
Community Services 12
Health Services 15
Community Notices 18
Calendar of Events
June Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Want to get the 3rd Mabo Day Community 12th Queen’s Birthday Co operative CLOSED Newsletter by 23rd All Staff Service Day Co operative CLOSED email? 26th Community Meeting
July 2nd 9th NAIDOC WEEK Send an email to 1st NAIDOC Ball at Dromoland House See page 19 admin@wathaurong.org.au and you will be added to the email 3rd Flag Raising See page 20 list and receive the email in your email inbox. 4th Koorie’s Got Talent See page 22
5th Collingwood Kids Farm Family Day See page 9
7th NAIDOC March See page 23 Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Address: Lot 62 Morgan Street Phone: 03 5277 0044 North Geelong Victoria 3215 Fax: 03 5278 4123 Postal Address: E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 402 Website: www.wathaurong.org.au 1 North Geelong Victoria 3215
Chief Executive Officer
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone had a wonderful East- er break and enjoyed time with family and friends. We have had a busy cou- ple of months since the last newsletter and I am excited to be able to provide you with an update.
Visit from the Premier
On 31 March Premier Daniel Andrews visited the Co op, Pictured: Rod Jackson and Banambi Wunungmurra Wathaurong Glass and Wurdi Youang. I talked to him about from East Arnhem Land our services and the work we are doing out at Wurdi Youang, as well as the obligatory visit to see how our Glass is created. launch which was followed by our community meeting. The Premier’s office advised me that he had a most enjoyable Feedback on the refurbished property has been positive time and we are looking forward to his support in our endeav- with fond memories being shared amongst community and ours over the next couple of years. talks of its future use as a Community Hub. We would not have been able to do this without the funding we received
from Give Where You Live and once again, I would like to thank them for their support.
We have commenced running some of our programs from the Forster St site and over the coming months will be setting up processes to allow oversight and coordination of the building for programs as well as community activities. We will keep you posted as to how this will be managed.
Pictured: Premier Andrews and local Member Christine Couzens learning about Wurdi Youang from Reg Abrahams.
Meeting with President of East Arnhem Land Regional Council Pictured: Community and staff at the Forster St opening On 7 April I joined senior representatives from City of Greater
Geelong to meet with Banambi Wunungmurra, President of I look forward to seeing you at the many upcoming events, the East Arnhem Regional Council. A morning tea was held in particular our annual NAIDOC Week activities. and I exchanged gifts with Mr Wunungmurra.
Regards, Forster St
I was pleased to be able to officially open our Forster St site Rod Jackson on Monday 1 May. Staff and community attended the Chief Executive Officer
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Chairperson
Hi everyone,
We are halfway through what has been a busy year so far. This continues with NAIDOC Week events (see page 19) coming up during the 2nd to 9th July and there will be something for every- one in the Community to enjoy.
The Board have two requests for the Community to consider: First is a request for Expressions of Interest to be a Site Worker with Wadawurrung. For more details contact Fiona Ryan on 5277 0044. A request for Community artists to submit an artwork for Wathaurong’s 2017 Annual Report cover. The theme is ‘Balert Ngitj’ – Stronger together. Artwork submissions can be made to the Board Secretariat, Fiona Ryan by 5:00pm, Friday 28th July 2017.
We had a great turnout at the official opening of our Forster St site which was followed by a Community Meeting. Thank youto everyone involved with the refurbishment of the buildings at Forster St; your contributions are greatly appreciated. The next Community Meeting will again be held at the Forster St building in Norlane which is scheduled for Monday 26th June 2017 at 5:00pm. We hope to see you all there!
Annette Xiberras Chairperson
The next Community Meeting is scheduled forMonday 26th June 2017 at the Community Hub, 20A Forster St, Norlane 3214
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Community Meeting– Monday 26th June 2017 Agenda
Commencement: 5:00pm 1. Welcome by Chairperson 2. Respect Protocol – minutes silence 3. Apologies 4. Previous Minutes 5. Children and Family Services discussion 6. Cultural Safety Presentation 7. Forster St - Nursing Room 8. Meeting closed
20A FORSTER ST, NORLANE 3214 * PO Box 402, NORTH GEELONG 3215 PH: (03) 5277 0044 FAX: (03) 5278 4123 EMAIL: [email protected]
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Member’s Code of Conduct
WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT A code of conduct or behaviour can be described as a set of statements that set out what we consider to be an acceptable standard of behaviour and conduct. This code explains how we expect our members to behave. This code of conduct provides a guide and basis of expectations for our members. It encourages commitment to ethical and professional behaviour and outlines the principles on which Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative is based. Treat each person as an individual. Show respect and courtesy to all involved Display appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions. Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Act with integrity and objectivity. Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions. Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion. Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills. Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment. Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment. Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour. Recognise that all members have the right to privacy and confidentiality. If a member acts in a way that is detrimental to a member, client, staff and/or property the Board can suspend that member immediately. They will have the right of appeal by calling a Special General Meeting. Remember, you are not only a representative of Wathaurong but also of Aboriginal people. Behaviour, both positive and negative, casts a shadow over all of the members of Wathaurong. Think carefully about how your actions, words and behaviour will impact upon others around you. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board may apply the following sanctions to any member found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct based on the seriousness and frequency of their behaviour: 1. Caution 2. Direction to leave the organisation event 3. Attendance at a meeting with Directors to discuss the breach and appropriate sanction/s 4. Participation in personal development 5. Suspension from organisation activities 6. Expulsion from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative (according to constitution) Any member who is alleged to have breached the code of conduct will always be given a “right of reply”. They will also be offered the opportunity to bring a support person to any official discussions regarding the alleged breach. In the case of a dispute with Directors an independent mediator may be retained to mediate the dispute. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will at all times ensure that any person undergoing any of the above procedures will be dealt with in a sensitive and confidential manner, irrespective of the alleged breach of the Rule or Code of Conduct.
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m er ces DEADLY DAD e n o ers
I'm Dean Bogaers and I'm a proud Wathaurong man. I am the father of four, my son Cooper is 12, and I have 3 daughters, Maisy 9, Ruby 4 and Harper is 2. I love spending time outdoors with the kids, and week- ends away with my family. I always struggled with school as a kid so I try my best to encourage my kids to read lots of books and try there best at everything they do. As long as they are trying I'll always be so proud of them all. I changed my life for my kids, I used to drink every day and it was no good for any of us, it caused a lot of problems in my life so I've curbed my drinking to once a week and it's made a Dean with his middle daughter Ruby big impact on the happiness of my family.
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ANZAC HOLIDAY CAMP
ANZAC day weekend had Terry Atkinson & Monica Forrest Monday morning Uncle Alfie & Chase were kind enough to teamed up with Indigicate to take a group of younger kids pop out again with some fire wood and chats with the to Wurdi Youang over the ANZAC weekend. Saturday kids. After a relaxed morning we ventured down to the kicked off with introductions and setting up our tents. Un- river and had lunch. We found some artefacts along the cle Alfie came out to the farm and spoke to the kids about way and onion grass. After lunch we made the walk back what they do out at the farm, the significance of the site we went for a trip to You Yang bushes and had a hut build- and the hut. Thankfully the rain managed to stay away. On ing competition, I don’t think any had air conditioning yet. Sunday we managed to visit Bunjilaka at the Melbourne The kids probably could have stayed there all day, fortu- Museum & watch the Cats get the win over St Kilda with a nately Monday was the only day we got any rain coming lunch at Carlton Gardens to begin with. On the train trip our way after some forecast warnings, the kids and staff back, we got a compliment from a Cats supporter very ran around camp, ensuring all the tents were closed up, impressed with the behaviour from our young people, any belongings were undercover and finished up dinner. claiming the most well behaved kids she has seen on the Our camp site didn’t get the same rain that Geelong did trains. The youths participating were between 7 13 years thankfully. On Tuesday we originally planned to attend the of age and all done very well to set up their own tents ANZAC morning service but due to the rain, we had decid- with little assistance; and were very keen to cook their ed it was best to allow the kids a sleep in. Tuesday was a own dinners & clean. They can add butter pumpkin curry slow morning which consisted of packing up, goodbyes to their list of things they can cook, spaghetti Bolognese and drop offs. We like to think the kids had a great time and a few other Indigicate special recipes with no names. and glad we got everyone home safely.
Terry Atkinson: Out of Home Care and Youth Worker
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Over the school holidays, Terry Atkinson on behalf of Wathau- ing to country. The idea of the camp was to work in a connec- rong with the assistance of Joanne Nicholson, engaged with tion to country once the participants were ready to feel the Indigenous owned company Indigicate. Shawn Andrew and his connection. All the youth did fantastic with listening to the employees, Cass, Cassandra and Geoff took 15 kids to canoe country. The next morning we packed up camp and began the Bochara River on Gunditjimara country, also known as the sound map again before setting off to McLennan’s Punt. Due Glenelg River. Our first day we canoed from Pines Landing to to some swimming shenanigans and a canoe now known as Wild Dog Bend it was a slow start to the week but all present the sinkin’ Lincoln, we spent 3 hours and only paddled 6 kilo- did a great job on the river. Fortunately we didn’t have any metres and set up camp at Wilson’s Hall. We set up camps, the sinking canoes we arrived late into camp and the kids were youth participated in sound mapping before we prepared din- only getting into the routine of setting up camp, preparing din- ner, dessert and some yarns. One massive problem was that ner and washing up. We had some critters possibly possums frogs kept getting into Terry’s tent every night and the frogs and the kids even get into the cookie jar to have some mid- kept some of the neighbouring boys awake. The final day the night snacks amongst the group. The plan for the second day kids approached Shawn and asked if as a team we could skip was to paddle from Wild Dog Bend to Skipworth Springs. The the paddling for the day and drive down to the next spot and canoes were packed with everything we would need, from our set up camp before touring the Princess Margaret cave and tents and clothing to lunch, dinner and of course dessert. We having a fish. Terry and Shawn didn’t want to show up any of had a lunch break at Pritchards and we prepared for another 4 the participants so chose not to reel any fish in. A big week 5 kilometre paddle to set up camp things turned south when finished with a BBQ dinner and set up for some scary stories. Skipworth Springs was full with another camp and we all had This was a great opportunity for the youth involved to under- to endure an extra 4 5 kilometre paddle. It was safe to say, we stand connection to country, coming together as a community weren’t happy however as a group, we smashed the paddle and share stories about their people. Young Brandon Abra- within an hour. It wasn’t all bad news Terry was kind enough hams showed his understanding about a local significant sight to cool Joanne, Geoff and numerous other participants down Wurdi Youang. Teaching all of us about the sun dial, placement on the water. Joanne and Geoff did however get a bit competi- of rocks and the way the rock placement mirrors the Wurdi’s tive and Terry came out like a drenched rat. We were late sight from afar. We had people present from all over, Ngar- setting up camp, we were all tired and restless but were treat- rindjeri to Yugambeh down to Gunditjmara across to Gunai ed with cookies and cream dessert prepared by our camp pro- Kurnai. A big thank you goes out to Joanne Nicholson who vol- viders while the crew sat around the fire talking about the unteered her time to be part of the camp and to the kids that day’s events. Due to our massive 14 kilometre paddle we had participated. Thank you for putting the hard work in you time for a sleep in and late departure. However, the body should all be proud of your efforts, remember there will be a clocks of our young participants didn’t allow that with all the video coming out alongside a presentation evening and BBQ. time in the world, we took a slow paddle to Forest Camp Community will be welcome to join and view a video of what North, we set up camp and settled in for some traditional the participants achieved, the laughs we had and footage of whole body listening techniques by sound mapping and listen- the sinkin’ Lincoln going down.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!
Kids aged 5-15 come along to Net Set Go to learn basic ball movement and have a bit of fun with other kids in the school holidays. We will also have some footballs to kick around on the oval. Boys and Girls welcome for all or any of the 3 sessions. Where: To be confirmed Time: 2. 30pm-3.30pm Dates: 11th, 12th and 13th July Bring: Runners, a water bottle, a sun hat & your energy! To register your interest and get more details please contact Kristie Fraser-Lange on 5292 9809 *CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY PARENTS*
re you interested in e oming a net all oa h or umpiring net all
If we can get the numbers we will be running both a foundation umpiring course and a Founda- tion coaching course.
These courses will both go for 4 hours
The only requirements is that you need to be 14 years or older.
For more information please contact Monica Forrest on 5292 9813
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We want to hear from you, we want to know your thoughts and sugges- tions surrounding all things Children, Youth and Families in the Justice, Early Years and Education spaces. We’re interested in hearing open and honest feedback on what’s working for you and what isn’t.
The purpose of Community Conversations will be to find out what is working and what is missing in our service and for this we need your help.
Conversation One - Friday the 16th of June, 9.30am – 11.00am Conversation Two - Friday the 14th of July, 9.30am – 11.00am Conversation Three - Friday the 11th of August, 9.30am – 11.00am
Morning Tea will be provided. Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Ebony Hickey on: (03) 5292 9826 or [email protected]
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Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: living in Colac do not currently have an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or a culturally safe Gathering Place. The lack of advocacy and cultural safety in health, community, family, education and a range of other services leads to a series of issues. The Colac Local Aboriginal Action Group: along with Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative believe the answers to these community issues will be able to be addressed with advocacy, service delivery, increased opportunities and engagement by creating a Gathering Place on Gulidjan Country in the heart of Colac’s central business district which will allow for easy access to all residents. A Gathering Place for Colac would : - Create appropriate processes for identification, leading to culturally appropriate care for local Aboriginal people - Be an open door for advocacy opportunities and partnerships with mainstream organisations - Give Community members who currently don't access services due to fear of discrimination a place to feel safe - Provide the Aboriginal Community with a platform for healing, leadership, social and emotional connectedness - Create a sense of connection for the transient population - Be a place where all Aboriginal people feel safe, treated equally and access service without fear or judgement
Median rent (weekly) Median total income Children aged 5-14 years Median age of persons 2011 Census Data Aboriginal and Torres (individual) not enrolled in school shows that 182 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - $190 Aboriginal and Torres people identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - 26 Non Indigenous - $175 Strait Islander - $363 as Aboriginal and Strait Islander - 14% of Non Indigenous - 42 Torres Strait Non Indigenous - $498 41 total children Islander and 780 Non Indigenous - 10% of didn’t state their 2,484 total children. status
Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011: T06 Indigenous status by age by sex. Non Indigenous- 10% of 2,484 total
children. A big part of the Colac Gathering Place Proposal needs to be community input; for this to be successful we need documented evidence of the Colac Aboriginal population demographic, issues, and service needs, including but not limited to: Housing, employment, health, family services, education, legal etc. If you are an Aboriginal person living, working or connected to Colac. I’d love to hear from you, all information collected will be confidential and will be compiled into a de-identified report presented to the Department of Health and Human Services at the end of the project. If you’d like to be part of this please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0449 948 475 or [email protected]
Lead Agency – Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative | Partner Agencies – Barwon Health, Colac-Otway Shire, Colac Area Health | Working Group – Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, Community Services Colac Area Health, Aboriginal Community Justice Panel, Department of Justice, Local Indigenous Network, Department of Health and Human Services, Colac Aboriginal Community
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Colac Aboriginal Community – Needs analysis survey Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative have been funded through Koolin Balit to survey and document the needs and service gaps for the Colac Aboriginal Community. To pursue a Gathering Place in Colac we need documented evidence of the population demographic, issues and service needs; included but not limited to: Housing, Employment, Health, Family Services, Education, Legal etc. If you’re an Aboriginal Person living in or connected to Colac I’d love for you to check out the questions below and answer them the best you can. All information collected will be confiden- tial and will be compiled into a de-identified report presented to the Department of Health and Human Services at the end of the project in support of the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place.
Age that best describes you (Please circle): 12 18 18 25 25 40 40 60 60+ Is your housing: Home Owner Private Rental Department of Housing Aboriginal Housing Homeless
As an Aboriginal Person living in or connected to Colac do you: Feel safe to identify as an Aboriginal person? ______
Feel safe to access services (health, family, children, chemists, education and community)? ______Know where to go for support if and when you need it? ______
Have you faced any issues and service needs including but not limited to: housing, employment, health, family services, legal? ______
What services do you currently access? ______
What services do you have to travel out of town for? ______
What would having an Aboriginal Gathering Place/Aboriginal Neighbourhood house in Colac mean for you? ______
Once finished this survey please contact me on the numbers below and I’ll swing past and collect it within the week. Otherwise, please drop in to reception at the Youth Health Hub, Miller Street, Colac. If you have any further questions, statements, would like to meet with me for a yarn please don’t hesitate to contact me on the following details: M: 0449 948 475 P: (03) 5292 9826 E: [email protected]
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Dr Thomas Bradey Endocrinologist – Dr Sam Worboys Every Monday and Friday Monthly on a Tuesday afternoon BY REFERRAL ONLY Dr Jim Galvin Every Tuesday and Friday Psychologist – Paul Thornton Tuesdays and Thursdays all day Dr Rafit Karim BY REFERRAL ONLY Every Monday and Wednesday , every second Friday Paediatric Clinic Dr Bridgette Agostinelli Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons Tuesday and Thursday BY REFERRAL ONLY
Please note there is a two month waiting list Dr Catherine Eltringham
Every Wednesday and Thursday and BARWON HEALTH DENTAL@WATHAURONG One Thursday a month for Women’s Business Each Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Dr David Corbett Please call BH dental and speak to Sarah to make an Appointment on 5277 2847 Every Thursday
Dr Ed Poliness BARWON CENTRE AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT Week 1 & 3 – Monday and Tuesday Every Friday Week 2 & 4 – Monday, Tuesday and Friday BY REFERRAL ONLY
Diabetes Educator – Olga Lutzko COLAC GP CLINIC — Dr Robyn Walker Monthly on a Tuesday afternoon Open every Monday, book appointments through Wathaurong Health Services Based at Morgan St
BY REFERRAL ONLY Wathaurong Health Service operates
Monday to Friday 9am 5pm Psychiatric Consultant – Dr Russell Golden To book an appointment or find out more details on Every Monday and Wednesday BY REFERRAL ONLY
Psychiatric Registrar – Dr Brahmesh Kumar Gooyal Every Wednesday and Friday BY REFERRAL ONLY
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Get Into the Habit and Touch Yourself Knowing your Breast helps you detect changes
10 Easy Steps
In Front of A Mirror
1. Inspect both breasts with your arms at your sides
2. Raise your arms slowly paying close attention to any swelling, or change in your breast or nipples.
3. Place hands on your hips flex your chest muscles and again visually compare both breasts. In Front of A Mirror In The Shower
4. Extend right arm upward and examine left breast.
5. Extend left arm upward and examine left breast.
On the Bed
6. Lie down on a bed or floor on your back.
7. Insert your pillow under your right shoulder so
In The Shower that your right breast if flat. 8. Examine your right breast with right arm under head.
9. Insert your pillow under your left shoulder so that your left breast is flat.
10. Examine your left breast with left arm under your head.
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This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples separated from their families as a result of past governments forced removal policies and practices, including institutionalisation, adoption or foster care. You are welcome to come in and talk with the BTH counsellor or have a chat over the phone. The program offers support in : Family history researching Counselling and group work Wellbeing Circle Cultural Outings Referrals to Link Up and Koorie Heritage Trust etc. Bringing Them Home Worker, Judy Rosson— Phone: 5272 8895 Mobile: 0418 137 545
BTH Trip to Halls Gap 2017
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C ni ices NAIDOC WEEK 2017
Saturday 1st July NAIDOC Ball
Monday 3rd July Flag Raising Wathaurong Craft Market Luncheon Children’s Cultural Day
Tuesday 4th July Koorie’s Got Talent Elders and Respected Persons Luncheon (Invite Only)
Wednesday 5th July Collingwood Children’s Farm
Thursday 6th July PAGS Luncheon
Friday 7th July NAIDOC March
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Saturday 1st July at Dromoland House 258 Pakington Street, Geelong West Starts at 6:30pm until late
TICKET: $90 each Ticket includes: 2 course meal and dessert Beer, wine and soft drink FREE Other drinks at bar prices
For tickets please phone Kerrie Black On 5277 0044 or [email protected] Tickets need to be finalized by 25th June 2017
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Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative invites you to attend our annual
flag raising to be held on Monday 3rd of July
Health Services carpark Morgan street North Geelong. Starting at 10:30am
RSVP to reception on 52770044 by 28th June 2017.
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Monday 3rd July 2017 11am until 1:30pm
Car park at Wathaurong Co-operative Lot 62 Morgan Street, North Geelong
Contact Naomi or Judy on 5277 0044 For information or to book a stall
All Welcome Please note this is the same day as the flag raising
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NAIDOC WEEK Tuesday 4th July 2017 10am 2pm Venue: 20A Forster Street, Norlane Participate and win great prizes Light lunch provided
TO REGISTER CONTACT KERRIE BLACK (03) 5277 0044 or 0408 919 492
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Just wanted to shout out to all our staff that supported the annual Closing the Gap day event at Forster Street. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of other agencies in this case it was The Salvo’s. I’d like to thank Kezza Black for the artwork and co ordination of services, Sandy Manning for going above and beyond with her cleaning and cooking, Kylie Edwards for ferrying parents, grandparents and children to and from the event. Special thanks to Kristi Watts, Tahlia Fry, Karen Anderson, Terri Khan, James McKinnon, Reg Abrahams, Judy Rosson, Greg Cooper, Dave McLaughlin, Kym Monohan for coming over to support and a big thank you to Naomi Surtees for the beautiful Welcome to Country. It was a great event lots of valuable yarn, show bags, lunch and the playgroup kids ran a beautiful chaos. It was great to see Forster Street buzzing again and a great way to introduce community mob to mainstream service providers in a culturally safe space. A big thankyou to Fiona Schlensog and Kezza Holub from the Salvo’s Homelessness service who really went above and beyond showing a great commitment to Closing the Gap in service delivery to our mob in our region. Job well done!!
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Koorie Education Coordinator
The Koorie Education Coordinator (KEC) is responsible for leading the Department of Education and Training’s (DET) regions implementation of the Marrung – Aboriginal Education Plan. The KEC co ordinates and supports the Koorie Education Team in the Barwon Area. The KEC can assist schools, Koorie students and schools with guidance on assistance on a range of programs and initiatives. You can contact the Barwon KEC on the details listed below. Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESOs) are an integral part of Victoria’s state education system. KESOs support Koorie children and their families with assistance to make the journey through primary and secondary school as seamless as possible. KESOs focus specifically on the engagement of Koorie students, families and communities within the government school and early childhood systems, as well as kindergar- tens and other areas of early childhood. KESOs connect with other relevant internal (school and regional staff) and external support workers to assist family engagement. Contact information for Geelong region below:
Name Koorie Education Team Contact Sandra Brogden Koorie Education Co ordinator (03) 5225 1093 0417 855 334 Richard Fry Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) (03) 5225 1095 Denise Charles Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) (03) 5225 1090 Meagan Howell Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) (03) 5225 1013 Alisha Britten Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) (03) 5225 1038 Raymond Walters Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO) (03) 5225 1017 Vacant Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
School Allocation List
All KESO’s have allocated schools in cluster areas to provide specialised support. The following is a list of KESOs, their contacts and the schools they support. You can contact a KESO if you or your child needs support in education.
Denise Charles Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
I have lived in the Wathaurong community since 1988 and am originally from Mooroopna in the Goul- burn Valley. My father is from Cummeragunja Mission – Yorta Yorta country, and my mother is from Gunai/Kurnai country. I strongly believe that an education is one of the most important things we can give our children with education comes choice, with choice comes empowerment. Favourite Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. [Nelson Mandela]
Email: [email protected] (w) 5225 1090 (Mobile) 0457 522 637
Lorne – Aireys Inlet P 12 College Mt Duneed Primary School Colac West Primary School
Winchelsea Primary School Bellbrae Primary School Forrest Primary School
Anglesea Primary School Colac Primary School Ceres Primary School
Lavers Hill P 12 College Colac Secondary College Beeac Primary School
Deans Marsh Primary School Alvie Consolidated School Birregurra Primary School
Colac South West Primary Elliminyt Consolidated School Colac Specialist School
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Richard Fry Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
I am an Aboriginal man of Wotjobaluk and Gunditjmara heritage and have been involved in Koorie edu- cation and training for 25 years. Education is essential to improve life opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal people. It can provide our children with the belief that they can achieve their dreams and ambitions. We must never let them lose sight of their dreams; we must support them to aspire to be the best that they can be.
Email: [email protected] (w) 5225 1095 (Mobile) 0409 142 915
Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove Primary School Drysdale Primary School
Grovedale College Barwon Heads Primary School Mandama Primary School
Grovedale Primary School Portarlington Primary School Point Lonsdale Primary School
Grovedale West Primary School Clifton Springs Primary School Queenscliff Primary School
Surfside Primary School St Leonards Primary School Wallington Primary School
Raymond Walter Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
I am a descendent of the Anmatyere, Warlpiri, Arrernte and Western Aranda language groups of the Central Desert. I feel a great sense of privilege living and working on beautiful Wathaurong country. I have spent most of my working life contributing to helping my people develop and fulfil their life aspira- tions no matter where I am in Australia. I believe that a foundation built on good morals, values, life skills and education is the key to unlocking your true potential.
Email: [email protected] (w) 5225 1017 (Mobile) 0484 602 599
Northern Bay College Belmont High School Hendy St Campus
Geelong High School Goldsworthy Road campus Peacock Campus
Tallis St Campus Wexford Campus
Meagan Howell Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
I am a proud Arrernte woman born and raised on beautiful Wathaurong country. I began working with the department as a Koorie Early Childhood Officer in 2007. I am currently studying the Bachelor of Early Childhood Development and am very passionate about empowering parents and families as the most important and influential educators in their children’s lives.
Email: [email protected] (w) 5225 1013 (Mobile) 0457 517 072
Newcomb Secondary College Oberon South Primary School Oberon Primary School
Oberon High School Whittington Primary School Barwon Valley School
Nelson Park School Newcomb Park School
Leopold Primary School Geelong East Primary School
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Alisha Britten Koorie Engagement Support Officer (KESO)
I am a proud Yorta Yorta and Ngarrindjeri woman, born and raised in Kyabram, North East Victoria. My professional experience includes a Bachelor of Teaching from the Institute of Koorie Education at Deakin University and experience working in primary and secondary schools in both the state and catholic systems across the State implementing innovative educational programs for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in both the Primary and Secondary sectors. I am passionate and committed to creating change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, which I aim to achieve through both my personal and professional life. I am a current Board Member of Bubup Wilam Early Learning Centre Incorporated in Thomastown.
Email: [email protected] (w) 5225 1038 (Mobile) 0437 655 360
North Geelong Secondary College Herne Hill Primary School Moolap Primary School
Rollins Primary School Ashby Primary School Anakie Primary School
Bell Park North Primary School Matthew Flinders Secondary College Mount Duneed Regional Primary School
Western Heights Secondary College Manifold Heights Primary School Bellaire Primary School
Hamlyn Banks Primary School Tate Street Primary School
VACANT POSITION Please direct your enquiries to the Barwon Area Koorie Education Coordinator: Sandra Brogden Phone: (03) 5225 1093 Mobile: 0417855334 Email: [email protected]
Lara Secondary College South Geelong Primary School Lara Primary School
Surf Coast Secondary College Montpellier Primary School Lara Lake Primary School
Chilwell Primary School Roslyn Primary School Newtown Primary School
Bellaire Primary School Highton Primary School Torquay College P 6 College
Fyans Park Primary School Belmont Primary School
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INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS ICP Mentoring, Employment & Education
The ICP programs objective is to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in real and meaningful employment. Indigenous mentors will work with you to support you through pre employment training, assist with employment opportunities and provide ongoing mentoring throughout the process.
The ICP Program will assist Indigenous participants to gain
Pre employment skills in a culturally safe environment Culturally safe traineeships & employment opportunities Indigenous mentors that will work closely with participants, mentoring & supporting them through the pre employment & employment process A sustainable future
What does the ICP offer?
Assistance with resume & application writing Work on goal settings Matching participants to an appropriate employer Assistance with paperwork Liaising & consulting with employers, Centrelink or Job active providers Providing ongoing mentoring & support Addressing any challenges or barriers that may occur
Fitzroy Office Tiffany Hunter Level 1, 62 70 Johnston Street Fitzroy, VIC 3065 M: 0499901050 E: [email protected] Regions: Melbourne, Geelong & Shepparton
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WHO WILL WIN A WATHAURONG NAIDOC COMMUNITY AWARD IN 2017? Nominations are now open for 2017 awards and will close on the 16th of June
Use the nomination form here or grab one from the Wathaurong website or from any of the locations listed and have your say Locations: Health Service, Administration Building, Wathaurong Glass, Playgroup.
WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO OPERATIVE NAIDOC 2017 COMMUNITY AWARDS
NOMINATION FORM
Categories Kanyul Goopma: Nominees up to 25 years can be nominated in this Category. There are two awards one for male and one for female. To be nominated in this category the nominee should have shown growth or development in any area, i.e. Sport, Education, and Leadership. They are a positive role model for young Kooris to aspire to and be a positive representation of Koori youth. ______Geerrmnyuk Banggnudden: This award is for staff of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative who are demonstrating dedication and commitment to the workplace and the community. ______Yoonga Nyante: Nominees for this award should be community people who are not employed by Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative. They should be active in community life and be a positive representation of the Koori Community. ______Kanamo Ganbo: Nominees in this category will be considered older respected members of the community. They will be the type of community member who is connected to younger community, helpful to others and a positive role model for the Wathaurong Community. ______Ngalngala: There are two awards given in this category Aboriginal and non Aboriginal. For people who are working towards raising the profile of Aboriginal issues, creating opportunities for the Wathaurong Aboriginal Community or working with the Wathaurong Aboriginal Community to achieve it’s goals.
Nominations close on the 16th of June 2017
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WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO OPERATIVE NAIDOC 2017 COMMUNITY AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
I wish to nominate ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(Name) In the following category:
Kanyul Goopma :
Male Female
Geerrmnyuk Banggnudden:
Yoonga Nyante :
Kanamo Ganbo:
Ngalngala:
Aboriginal Non Aboriginal
Reason you are nominating this person:
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED NOMINATION TO A COMMUNITY AWARDS BOX LOCATED AT PLAYGROUP, WATHAURONG HEALTH, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, WATHAURONG GLASS. For more than one nomination please complete a separate nomination form.
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You make an initial enquiry about Foster Care with Barwon Child, Youth and Family
You receive the Foster Care Information Pack
You return the Registration of Interest in foster care form
You participate in an Information Exchange Session held at Barwon Child, Youth and Family
You lodge the official Application Form
Assessors visit your home to complete paperwork for checks
(Police, Working with Children, Medical, referee checks) and to complete a preliminary home & environment check.
You participate in the pre service training for potential carers called Shared Stories, Shared Lives
You participate in the assessment process called Step by Step, which will include a home and environment check and
Several interviews
The summary report & recommendations is submitted to the Barwon Child, Youth & Family approval panel
If successful, approval is granted for a period of 12 months. You will be asked to sign a code of conduct agreement as part of your approval
You receive support and supervision from BCY&F Home Based Care team, You are required to participate in on going training and adhere to BCY&F’s policies and the minimum standards for home based care.
Approval is reviewed after 12 months and annually thereafter, A home & environment check is completed annually. Police checks are completed every 3 years as per BCY&F’s policy
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A remarkable true story of resistance and strength
Coranderrk is a powerful story about what might have been. This ILBIJERRI Theatre and Belvoir production comes to Geelong from June 1 3 as part of GPAC’s 2017 Deakin University Theatre Season. In the neglected storehouse of Australian history, this is one of the definitive stories. At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head to head with the Aboriginal Protection board. Their goal was both simple and revolutionary: to be allowed to continue the bril- liant experiment in self determination they had pioneered for themselves on the scrap of country left to them. Coranderrk recreates the Inquiry. This is both great theatre and great history. It revives the voices of all those, black and white, who fought for a better compact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants – three dozen of them from 132 years ago, speaking for themselves, directly to us, as though the question at hand remains unanswered today. Celebrated stage and screen actor Trevor Jamieson (who has previously performed at GPAC in Storm Boy and Namatji- ra) plays inspirational leader William Barak in this tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a people who rose de- spite the odds.
GPAC’s showing of Coranderrk is part of a national tour and coincides with Reconciliation Week activities in Geelong.
Tickets are $58 or less. For details and bookings go to gpac.org.au/2017
“What Ilbijerri is able to take from this painful history is a story of resistance and of strength ”. The Age
Issued by: Shannon Bryan, Moo Media Australia, phone 5229 8647 or 0412 802 764.
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Victorian Aboriginal History
Anzac Day was celebrated on the 25th of April. It is important we acknowledge that Aboriginal soldiers have contributed in all major conflicts.
While Aboriginal people were fighting for recognition in their land many young men and women joined the armed forces and served their country alongside white Australians.
Pictured are a few of the Victorian Aborigines who served but there are many more, some survived and others did not return.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left to grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning Leo Muir – Yorta Yorta Conflict: Vietnam We will remember them."
Reg Saunders — Gunditjmara Conflict: WW2 Crete
George Dalton — Wathaurong Conflict: WWII
Percy Pepper — Wemba Wemba/Gunai Conflict: WWI
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Did you know that Wathaurong is a registered provider for NDIS, for people who have a Disability
Wathaurong strives to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities. Do you usually need support from a person or equipment to do everyday things for yourself because of an impairment or con- dition that is likely to be permanent?
To meet the NDIS disability rules you need to have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (lifelong) and that stops you from doing everyday things by yourself. The following questions may help you decide if your answer is ‘yes’.
Do you usually need support from a person or assistive equipment so you can:
understand and be understood by other people?
make and keep friends and cope with feelings and emotions?
understand, remember and learn new things?
get out of bed and move around the home and outside the home?
take a bath or shower, dress and eat?
do daily jobs, handle money and make decisions?
Do you need some supports now to reduce your support needs in the future?
To meet the NDIS early intervention rules, you need to:
have an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent (lifelong); or
be a child under 6 years of age with a developmental delay and the delay means you usually need more help with your self care, communication, learning or motor skills than another child of the same age.
Early intervention supports provided by the NDIS are those not provided by any other services such as health and education.
The following questions may help you decide if your answer is ‘yes’’ would early intervention supports:
reduce the impact of your impairment or condition or developmental delay?
stop the impact of your impairment or condition from getting worse?
strengthen your informal supports, such as helping a carer to keep supporting you?
To access the NDIS you must be aged under 65 years.
If you think you may be eligible to become a participant or need help filling out an application or you don’t know
where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact the Co-operative on 52770044
and ask for Liz, Disability Support Coordinator
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Know your rights as tenants
Friday 2 June 2017
11:00am 12:30pm (lunch provided)
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative 62 Morgan Street, North Geelong VIC 3215
Know your rights as tenants: talk about title transfer with AHV tenants rights and advocacy other agencies & support services available
RSVP: (03) 9403 2100 or email [email protected]
e are committed to providing quality support and programs for our community and clients. e welcome feedback and suggestions to improve our programs. How can you give us feedback ? Complete a feedback form, fill it out and hand to reception, anonymously if you like or write a letter and post it marked Attention: ony eagher, perations anager. tony.meagher wathaurong.org.au
School Terms for 2017 Centrelink Term 1 30 January - 31 March Term 2 18 April - 30 June Term 3 17 July - 22 September Term 4 09 October - 22 December
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Assistance and Emergency Services Service Contact
Are you seeking emergency accommodation? Call Salvo Connect (Homeless Support Provider 1800 825 955 for over 25s) for advice on housing and welfare support
Barwon Youth (Homeless Support Provider for 25 and under) can help young people with 03 5221 4466 accommodation and welfare support, give them a call
If you need help in an emergency you can contact Ambulance, Fire Brigade and Police 000
Are you struggling with finances and need some emergency relief or advice? Diversitat may be 03 5221 6044 able to help you out.
If you require food vouchers, talk to Salvo Connect in Bellarine Street, Geelong. 03 5223 9200
For medical, health and well being support, contact Wathaurong Health Centre. 03 5277 2038
In the event of a medical emergency Barwon Health Emergency Department have the facilities 03 4215 0000
For situations requiring police support or advice, call Geelong Police. 03 5225 3100
If you require Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support the Barwon Centre against Sexual 03 5222 4318 Assault provides services, advice and expertise.
For Drug and Alcohol advice, contact Direct Line 24 hour referral service. 1800 888 236
If you, a friend or family member need immediate advice, call the Suicide Hotline. 1300 651 251
Do you feel unsafe because of Family Violence? Support is only a phone call away. 03 5224 2903
If you need legal advice or support, get in touch with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. 1800 064 865
Need to update your details? Wathaurong Aboriginal We maintain the mailing list and this helps us to keep in Co operative contact with you. We may need to send you newsletters, Address: update the waiting list for WAC housing, or provide members Lot 62 Morgan Street with meeting dates, community events etc. Members please North Geelong Victoria 3215 remember to update your details. Family members if you know Postal Address: of someone who has moved recently— please ask them to PO Box 402 update their details by calling the Co operative 5277 0044 or North Geelong Victoria 3215 letting reception know when you are next in. Phone: 03 5277 0044 Fax: 03 5278 4123 E mail: [email protected] Website: www.wathaurong.org.au Like us on Facebook— Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op
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