Programs
Elders / Respected Persons Group
Kirrip Aboriginal Elders / Respected Persons Group is a place where Aboriginal Elders & Respected Persons aged 45 + can come together to enjoy a morning tea, have a yarn with no kids or interruptions - just Aboriginal Elders space.
EVERY TUESDAY 11:00AM - 1:30PM
ELDERS / RESPECTED PERSONS GROUP
Women's Group
Grandmothers, Aunties, Sistas and daughters gather for a yarn, feed and time out. The Women’s Group is a healing circle and a place for Aboriginal women to come together for friendship, yarning and cultural activities.
EVERY 2nd FRIDAY 11:00AM - 1:30PM
WOMEN'S GROUP
Men's Group
The Men’s Cultural Program is a traditional cultural learning, strengthening and connection program for Indigenous Men aged 18 years and over.
EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY 5:00PM - 6:30PM
MEN'S GROUP
Youth Group
This Youth Program for all school aged children aims to increase connection to culture, provide opportunities for leadership development and connect with local Elders and Aboriginal professionals who will run cultural activities.
EVERY TUESDAY 4:30PM - 6:00PM
YOUTH GROUP
EVERY MONDAY 3:30PM - 5:00PM
This program is for all students who would like support with their school work. Come along with your work and sit down with our Chairperson, a qualified teacher, or with another support person that will be helping out at the program.
HOMEWORK CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 3:30PM
Homework Club is not only a chance for the kids to get a hand with their learning; it is also a great opportunity to access services available to families.
Find out how to access professional support and advice, in a culturally safe, relaxed space. Join the kids in a tasty meal! Have a yarn with other parents and carers, support each other and exchange ideas. Or just take the opportunity to grab a cuppa and have a yarn. Hosted by The Salvation Army.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 10AM - 11AM
Supported Playgroup now runs at the Bridge Road Children's & Community Centre.
Kirrip welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to join playgroup every Wednesday morning.
Supported playgroup at Kirrip provides a culturally safe and fun environment for parents and carers to meet other parents and carers. It also provides the opportunity for children to socialise and have a play. Enjoy:
- Kids playing together with the toys
- Songs and music
- Parenting tips from Big Yarns smalltalk