Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we walk, work, live and learn. We honour Elders past and present and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who now call this region home. We recognise the strength, wisdom and care they bring to community, and the vital role they play in supporting our young people and families to grow strong, connected and thriving together.
Community Arts Program
The Community Arts for Therapy program uses creative arts and artifact-making to support young people. The program encourages communication, storytelling, yarning, and socialisation in a culturally safe and supportive environment. Through arts-based activities, participants can explore cultural identity, language, and personal expression while building connections with peers and staff. The program also provides opportunities for informal conversation, warm referrals to additional support services, and strategies to reduce the uptake of alcohol and other drugs.
For more information about the Community Arts for Therapy Program, please contact the Events & Programs Coordinator at
6296 8900 or via email [email protected], Monday to Thursday.
If you would like to enquire or register for Community Arts for Therapy Program, please click here.
Community Art Program Outcomes:
- Increased communication, storytelling, self-expression skills - building with peers and staff.
- Strengthened cultural identity, connection to language, and pride, with confidence and strong self-esteem
- Improved emotional wellbeing through creative arts and safe expression
- Opportunities for informal mentoring and guidance
- Early identification of support needs and warm referrals to services
- Reduced engagement with alcohol and other drugs with positive coping strategies and resilience
