Through Young Mob, First Nations young people aged 10-20 gain cultural knowledge and values, and grow their confidence and leadership skills. You are helping to make this possible. 

Young Mob sessions help participants develop a stronger, positive self-identity and skills such as teamwork, goal setting and public speaking. The program features learning activities in school, in community and on country. First Nations facilitators lead activities using a First Nations approach to learning. 

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The Young Mob Program continues to deepen its roots in communities across NSW by strengthening partnerships with local organisations.

With your support, a local First Nations organisation in the Hunter Valley called Waagan Galga is taking the lead in managing school relationships and delivering the program in line with community expectations and plans. In their hands, cultural identity and local Aboriginal knowledge and practices will remain central to the learning experience.

Students from three Hunter Valley schools enjoyed an on-country day hosted by Uncle Jimmy Miller. The day began at Biamie’s Cave and continued at the Minimbah Teaching Place.

Uncle Jimmy shared cultural teachings, including the significance of fire-making as women’s business in Wonnarua culture. Three female students were invited to help build fires for a smoking ceremony. This was a powerful moment of cultural continuity and leadership.

You are helping First Nations children aged 5-9 to improve their literacy!  

Unlock Literacy provides early readers with fun, interactive and culturally relevant ways to learn. It focuses on “both-ways” learning – mainstream learning alongside First Nations culture and language – so children can walk confidently in both worlds.  

Unlock Literacy receives key funding support and is guided by the expertise of the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust (WETT).

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At Nyirripi school in the Northern Territory, children are enjoying working together on the creation of their own bilingual book about feelings. This is the third book they have worked on over the last few years.

Creating books boosts the availability of engaging and culturally relevant literacy resources for the children to read. It also helps foster a love of reading among children and their families.

With your support, local First Nations Community Facilitators have gained professional development skills which they are now using to lead literacy activities for children and their caregivers.