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THE YOUNG MEN’S SOCIETY
HELPING YOUTH AT YERIN
Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc. is
supporting local Aboriginal men on the
Central Coast through an initiative called
the Young Men’s Society.
The group meets weekly on the northern
end of the Coast, with a focus on helping
young men between the ages of 12 and
17. There are currently 12 young men
involved in the program.
IMAGE ABOVE:
YOUNG MEN’S SOCIETY GROUP
The group provides support and
education
across
a
range
of
health and wellbeing issues which
impact
young
people
including
mental health, drug and alcohol use,
self-esteem, connections to community
and family and navigation through the
various systems providing support across
the community.
The program aims to contribute to
Closing the Gap in Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander health outcomes
and to reduce the gap in employment
between
Aboriginal
people
and
other Australians.
Working on an empowerment model,
participants are given the opportunity
to be involved in a range of activities
including:
•
mentoring and modelling from
community leaders
•
participation in community and
employment placements
•
cultural visits
•
health and nutrition groups.
Participation enquiries
can be made to Steve
Morris, Aboriginal
Mental Health Worker
on 02 4351 1040
Darkinjung Barker College was invited
by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles,
along with other Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander artists, to submit artwork
in a competition to design the club’s
2017 Indigenous football jersey to be
worn by players during the NRL’s
Reconciliation Round.
On 17 August 2016, 25 students at
Darkinjung Barker College contributed to
the school’s entry.
The award-winning local Aboriginal artist
Aunty Wendy gave her time and talents
to teach the students about art and help
them to create their masterpiece.
The children were able to express
themselves individually through Aboriginal
art and had a fantastic time with Aunty
Wendy learning about dot painting,
Aboriginal symbols and their meanings.
DARKINJUNG BARKER SUBMIT ENTRY
FOR MANLY SEA EAGLES JERSEY
IMAGE ABOVE:
THE COMPLETED SUBMISSION
FOR THE COMPETITION
IMAGE ABOVE:
TIAHNA RADBURN – DARKINJUNG
BARKER STUDENT
Darkinjung Barker College’s entry was not
the overall winner however, the children
created an artwork they are very proud of.
The artwork is now showcased at
Darkinjung Barker College.
EDUCATION