Term 4 in Victoria runs from 7 October - 20 December. The activities below are run during this period. These activities are open for the broader community. For more information, please follow the embedded links and contact the host organisation directly.

Community Activities

Mondays

• BADAC Carers Circle - BALLARAT
  (for cares looking after young mob)
• Community Smoking Ceremonies - PRESTON
  (All welcome)
• GEGAC Yoga Sessions - GIPPSLAND
• Gurwidj Women’s Group - THORNBURY
  (Culturally safe space for women)
• Men’s BBQ Lunch - MVAC
  (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Men)
• Windook Dads Group - FRANKSTON
  (For Fathers, Carers, Uncles and Granddads)

Tuesdays

• Djirra Virtual Sista Yarns - ONLINE
• GEGAC Men's Fitness Sessions - BAIRNSDALE
• Parenting Group - NORTH GEELONG
  (For Parents/Carers of Aboriginal Children, Pre-birth to 5 years)
• Ngwala Women’s Group - NORTHCOTE

Wednesdays

• Aldara Yenara Men’s Program - KYABRAM
  (culturally safe space for men)
• Barrbunin Beek, Mums & Dads Yarning Circle - HEIDELBERG WEST
  (For Mum’s with Boorai under 18 months or expecting)
• Dardi Munwurro Men's Healing & Behaviour Change - GEELONG WEST
  (held fortnightly, check with Dardi for upcoming dates)
• Gather: Art & Connection Space - GEELONG WEST
  (Creative space for culture & healing)
• Koorie Women’s Art & Culture Group - FRANKSTON
  (Connect with art, cultural excursions & activities)
• Mums & Boorais Yarning Circle - HEIDELBERG WEST
  (Bring your Boorai. Connect with other Mothers)
• Njernda Women's Group - ECHUCA
• Rumbalara Women’s Group - SHEPPARTON
  (Yarning sessions, cultural projects, and exciting day trips)
• Sisters Woodwork - MERNDA
  (Skill building program with wood. Transport available)
• Wathaurong Women's group - NORLANE
  (*No group on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.)

Thursdays

• Aldara Yenara Women’s Program - MOOROOPNA
  (Learn new skills and knowledge arts and crafts. Children welcome)
• Cooinda’s Men’s Group - SUNSHINE
  (Cultural activities)
• GEGAC Ladies Only Fitness Session - BAIRNSDALE
  (Free, suitable for all fitness levels. Email register: [email protected])
• Ladies Fitness Sessions - BAIRNSDALE
  (For women of all ages and fitness levels)
• MVAC Women’s Group - ROBINVALE
  (A warm and inclusive space)
• Nairm Marr Djambana Community Lunch - FRANKSTON
  (12 - 1:30pm every Thursday.)
• Rumbalara Men’s Group - SHEPPARTON
  (Yarn sessions, cultural projects, and exciting day trips)

Fridays

• Nairm Marr Djbana Men’s Program - FRANKSTON
• Smoking Ceremony at Aunty Alma’s Gathering Place - PRESTON
  (Smoking Ceremony, free breakfast, coffee & tea)

Saturdays

• Naarm Rainbow Dad’s Group - NORTH FITZROY
  (Drop in playgroup for Rainbow Dads)

Other Notices

• ACMI First Nations Film Club 
  A monthly meet-up for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to watch and discuss First Nations films.  
• SUPPORT - Aboriginal Engagement Worker for Victims of Crime in the community 
  This is a voluntary, confidential, and free service which is funded by the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety.
• NOW OPEN – Djaara Lights – BENDIGO 
  A sequence of activations tells stories of the Dja Dja Wurrung six seasons on Djandak (Country) from Dja Dja Wurrung People. On until November 2027.
• CAREER - Free Tafe Courses for Indigenous Students - BENDIGO 
  Skills First - a Victorian Government program that provides access to subsidised training for eligible courses - now offers Tuition Fee subsidies for Indigenous students.   
• SUPPORT - Njernda Confirmation of Aboriginality 
  Njernda has released its new procedures to support Community receive their Confirmation of Aboriginality. Please read carefully their procedures & eligibility guidelines. 
• SUPPORT - Kirrip Community Counsellors - MELTON SOUTH 
  Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation now have Aboriginal Identified counsellors available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families. 
• SUPPORT - ACES Activity Group - Client Information Booklet 
  A care service for frail Community over 45 years of age. This is their client information book. 
• EOi - Community Boxing Training - WANGARATTA
  We're looking for motivated individuals to join our free boxing training program! Available from ages starting from late primary school age - 10 to 12, High School students, and to Adults.
•  EOi - BLACKSTAGE - Ilbijerri Theatre 
  BlackStage is a development program offering the opportunity for mentoring in all aspects of theatre production such as set and costume design, lighting, sound, production management, touring and theatre direction.   
• ONGOING 2024 - Cultural Outings & Fishing Days - GIPPSLAND 
  Hosted by GEGAC, check out their cultural outings calendar. All contact information provided via post linked above. Coming together, connection, yarning, tucker and a laugh helps build a stronger, more resilient community. 
• EOi - 2025 Australian Open Jobs for Community 
  For anyone interested in roles (paid) at 2025 Australian Open, inbox the Koorie Academy Basketball at [email protected]