Group program expression of interest form

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Group programs

Please tick box for programs you are interested in. Please note this is an expression of interest form only and you will be required to fill in specific application /permission forms for each program upon acceptance.

Group Programs

Young Women’s Mentoring Group
Wednesday afternoons at Gugan during school terms 4pm-6pm
Community Art Program
Every Tuesday 11am-3pm at Burrunju Art Gallery during school terms
Music Program
Every Monday afternoon at Gugan 4-5pm during school terms
Tutoring Program (Year 2 to Year 12)
0 x 1-hour session delivered via Canberra Tutoring
Young Men’s Mentoring Group
Thursday afternoons at Gugan from 4-6pm during school terms
Parenting Our Way
Sessions and topics advertised-held at Gugan

Group program information

YOUNG WOMEN’S GROUP Wednesday afternoons at Gugan during school terms 4pm-6pm

The Gugan Gulwan Young Women’s Group (YWG) is a tailored program to meet the needs of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged between 12-15 years in the ACT region.

Program content:

Cultural awareness and practices
Living skills
Healthy living
Nutrition
Advocacy
Self -confidence /self esteem
Teamwork
Healthy relationships awareness
Identifying and building informal and formal support networks
Social/Community inclusion

MUSIC PROGRAM Every Monday afternoon at Gugan 4-5pm during school terms

The Gugan Gulwan Music program is designed to engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the ACT region who have an interest or passion for music. The music program is for young people at elemental or intermediate levels. The program provides a range of musical instruments with ongoing music tuition and performance opportunities.

YOUNG MEN’S MENTORING GROUP Thursday afternoons at Gugan from 4-6pm during school terms

The Gugan Gulwan Young Men’s Mentoring Group is a tailored targeted program for young men aged 8 – 12 years. The delivery of this program is to service an unmet need for support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men in the ACT region.

Program content:

Cultural awareness and practices
Living skills
Nutrition
Healthy relationship awareness
Identifying and building informal and formal support networks
Social/community inclusion
Self-confidence /self-esteem/resilience
Self-confidence /self esteem

COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM Every Tuesday 11am-3pm at Burrunju Art Gallery during school terms

This Gugan Gulwan Community Art program is for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. The program is designed to alleviate isolation, support any needs or concerns and to promote inclusion.

Program Objectives:

Drug and Alcohol informal information sessions in an informal, non-threatening environment;
Healing through Art;
Mental Health information and support;
Promotion of healthy lifestyles and decision making;
Healthy relationship awareness;
Encourage and promote cultural practices and understanding;
Referrals and linkages;
Self-confidence/self-esteem/resilience;
Continuity of care;
Family and individual support

TUTORING PROGRAM 10 x 1-hour session delivered via Canberra Tutoring for children attending school from Year 2 to Year 12.

The Gugan Gulwan Tutoring Program is an individualised program of support for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are needing additional one on one learning support in the ACT region. The program addresses the challenges many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students face to remain engaged in education and learning. The Tutoring program is free for eligible students for a maximum of 10/1hr sessions per year. Tutoring sessions are delivered through Canberra Tutoring.

PARENTING OUR WAY The Gugan Gulwan Parenting Our Way program is delivered on Tuesdays mornings at Gugan Gulwan. Parenting Our Way sessions are scheduled to address needs of community members and availability of subject matter experts.

The Gugan Gulwan Parenting Our Way (POW) is a tailored program to meet the needs of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families in the ACT region.

Program content:

Early childhood development
Education, vocational and training pathways
Cultural awareness and practices
Living skills
Nutrition
Healthy relationship awareness
Identifying and building informal and formal support networks
Social/community inclusion
Health living