Upcoming Events.
Youth Retreat - Bunuru-Djeran
This is the third of three FREE commUNITY camps open to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.
The FREE Youth Retreat is being delivered with support from the Mental Health Commission of WA through the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project.
This Project aims to raise awareness of the harms associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues & improve social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) among young Aboriginal people and their families and communities across Western Australia.
This Project focuses on young people aged 12 to 25 years and encourages these young Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge and attitudes to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.
A range of key activities have been organised including movie nights, traditional tool making workshops, beach games, bush food and bush medicine lessons, damper making, campfire stories, guided bush walks and a youth engagement session.
Throughout the weekend, participants will have unrestricted access to sports equipment, arts and crafts resources, health information resources and baking activities.
Food and drink for the weekend is included
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! by Friday 9 February.
To register your interest, please download the Youth Retreat Information Package
For more information, contact Brad or Kenny at info@harveyabcorp.com.au
Youth Retreat - Kambarang to Birak
This is the second of three FREE commUNITY camps open to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.
The FREE Youth Retreat is being delivered with support from the Mental Health Commission of WA through the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project.
This Project aims to raise awareness of the harms associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues & improve social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) among young Aboriginal people and their families and communities across Western Australia.
This Project focuses on young people aged 12 to 25 years and encourages these young Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge and attitudes to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.
A range of key activities have been organised including movie nights, traditional tool making workshops, beach games, bush food and bush medicine lessons, damper making, campfire stories, guided bush walks and a youth engagement session.
Throughout the weekend, participants will have unrestricted access to sports equipment, arts and crafts resources, health information resources and baking activities.
Food and drink for the weekend is included
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! by Friday 3 November.
To register your interest, please download the Youth Retreat Information Package
For more information, contact Brad or Kenny at info@harveyabcorp.com.au
Youth Retreat - Makuru to Djilba
This is the first of three FREE commUNITY camps open to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.
The FREE Youth Retreat is being delivered with support from the Mental Health Commission of WA through the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project.
This Project aims to raise awareness of the harms associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues & improve social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) among young Aboriginal people and their families and communities across Western Australia.
This Project focuses on young people aged 12 to 25 years and encourages these young Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge and attitudes to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.
A range of key activities have been organised including movie nights, traditional tool making workshops, beach games, bush food and bush medicine lessons, damper making, campfire stories, guided bush walks and a youth engagement session.
Throughout the weekend, participants will have unrestricted access to sports equipment, arts and crafts resources, health information resources and baking activities.
Food and drink for the weekend is included
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! by Friday 28 July.
To register your interest, please download the Youth Retreat Information Package
For more information, contact Brad or Kenny at info@harveyabcorp.com.au
Noongar on the Big Screen - Three Summers
Celebrate Noongar history and culture with a series of animations, documentaries and movies on the big movie screen - there's something for all ages.
3pm - Little J and Big Cuz in Noongar (Rated G)
4pm - The First Inventors (Rated PG)
6pm - Three Summers (Rated M)
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
Noongar on the Big Screen - First Inventors
Celebrate Noongar history and culture with a series of animations, documentaries and movies on the big movie screen - there's something for all ages.
3pm - Little J and Big Cuz in Noongar (Rated G)
4pm - The First Inventors (Rated PG)
6pm - Three Summers (Rated M)
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
Noongar on the Big Screen - Little J & Big Cuz
Celebrate Noongar history and culture with a series of animations, documentaries and movies on the big movie screen - there's something for all ages.
3pm - Little J and Big Cuz in Noongar (Rated G)
4pm - The First Inventors (Rated PG)
6pm - Three Summers (Rated M)
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
Cultural Conversations with Pop Greg
Noongar people have been using yarning circles for thousands of years. Yarning was, and still is, a conversational process that involves the telling of stories as a way of passing on cultural knowledge. These circles provide a safe place for all to speak without judgement. The conversations within a yarning circle have always focused on strengths and not problem solving and criticisms. It is a collaborative way to communicate and provides a respectful place to be heard and to respond. Today, they are used as a meeting place for both communities of all backgrounds to come together.
This session will focus on Noongar Culture and may include topics including Family Kinships, Stolen Generation, Local Stories, Spirituality, Six Seasons and Language.
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
ARTefact Workshop
Since the Nyittiny or the beginning of time, Noongar people have shaped and formed the culture of our boodja (land), and in our contemporary society, employ the arts as a way of continuing to influence how we see our environment, our history and ourselves. Noongar people also made wood and stone tools and used different shaped tools for specific purposes. We are fortunate enough to be surrounded by the materials and resources needed to continue crafting tools and weapons such as spears, axes and carrying vessels.
This workshop will provide attendees with an overview of the meanings of common symbols and markings used in artwork before engaging participants in the creation of individual message sticks or a group artwork. It will also include an overview of traditional tools and a display of authentic artefacts.
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
Noongar Kaartdijin Walk
As custodians of ancient history, knowledge and culture, our Elders will provide you with an insight into bush plants, food and medicine, as well as share stories of the local area and activities. This tour takes participants along the Noongar Kaartdijin Bidi (Noongar Knowledge Trail) which runs adjacent to the magical Harvey River through the healing peppermint trees. A series of ten pieces of locally created artwork depict the story of the river and its importance to Noongar people.
This event includes a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.
Thank you to Shire of Harvey and National Indigenous Australians Agency for supporting this event.
Starry Skies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been observing the skies for millennia. It is where ancestral beings exist and observe. It is both a map and guide to navigation, seasons and cultural practice. Come join the Nearer to Nature SW team, Harvey Aboriginal Corporation and the Astronomical Society of the South West for a night under the stars, sharing, listening and learning about the night sky from each other.
This is family friendly event where we can all learn more about how the sky connects to the land. Bring your camp chair and blanket and enjoy a night of story-telling with local traditional owners around a campfire with damper before being guided by members of the Astrological Society to get a closer look at the night sky with telescopes.
The activity will run for approximately 2.5 hours. Dress appropriately for the weather. BYO camp chairs and blankets if its cool. Bring a torch.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
$15 per child
$25 per adult
To register, please visit https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/get-inspired/school-holidays-wellington-discovery-forest-centre
Please contact Nearer to Nature on swecoed@dbca.wa.gov.au or 9725 4300 if you have any questions regarding this activity.
Youth Retreat
The FREE Youth Retreat is being delivered with support from the Mental Health Commission of WA through the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project.
This Project aims to raise awareness of the harms associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues & improve social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) among young Aboriginal people and their families and communities across Western Australia.
This Project focuses on young people aged 12 to 25 years and encourages these young Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge and attitudes to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.
A range of key activities have been organised including movie nights, traditional tool making workshops, giant waterslide, bush food and bush medicine lessons, damper making, campfire stories, guided bush walks and a youth engagement session.
Throughout the weekend, participants will have unrestricted access to sports equipment, arts and crafts resources, health information resources and baking activities.
Food and drink for the weekend is included
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
To register your interest, please download the Youth Retreat Information Package
For more information, contact Brad or Kenny at info@harveyabcorp.com.au