The Marumali Program made its’ way to the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation with 13 participants joining in a deeply heartfelt and rewarding experience throughout a three day workshop made possible through funding provided by the Healing Foundation. Marumali is a Gamillaroi word meaning ‘’to put back together.’ The Marumali Program has been running for …
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10th Anniversary of the Healing Foundation- KSGAC’s Chairman Mark Bin Bakar and Aunty Lorraine Peeters Speech
We acknowledge the 10th Anniversary of the Healing Foundation and acknowledge the achievements to date. We must not breach the Moral fibre and the Constitutional objectives of the spirit and essence of the Bringing them Home report into the future. In the name of all Stolen Generation people we must not allow it to be …
Ties strengthen through the National Link-Up meeting held in October in the beautiful city of Adelaide
The National Link-Up meetings occur generally every six months and the contact between participants sees better organisation and outcomes as services unite to assist Stolen Generation people around the country. During a break the participants joined in celebrations at the Community Fun Day organised by Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s Community Health Promotion and Education unit. So many …
Lot’s to be learnt over a cup of tea at KSGAC
Sam Lovell is a Kimberley First Generation KSGAC member renowned for his work in the Kimberley Cattle Industry and Aboriginal tourism. Sam’s contribution to tourism has awarded him the Sir David Brand Tourism Award in 1988 and the Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians in 2000. Sam and his wife have an award named after …
Link-up Regional Visits.
Link- Up staff members will be visiting your town/community to assist with Stolen Generation information, applications and sign up. Many Aboriginal people from your region have suffered from past government policies that separated children from their families. Link-Up can help bring together affected family members through our family history tracing services. If you would like …
Youth excursion to KSGAC fosters inter-generational connections through Healing Art.
KSGAC Healing art group provides members and family with opportunities to catch-up and create beautiful craft pieces in a therapeutic setting. During a recent excursion to the KSGAC the Nirrumbuk Pinakarra Youth Counselling service staff and clients joined the Healing Art group to create beautiful collages and painted designs on gardening pots. The connections with …
KSGAC Blue Knot Day Activities
Blue Knot Day-October 28. The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation recognised Blue Knot Day through Healing Art activities with members and friends. The annual Blue Knot Day falls on October 28 to acknowledge and raise awareness for adult survivors of child trauma and abuse and encourages those effected to gain support. On the day the …
Broome Mental Health Day event a success
In October, Broome 100 people came together for the Mental Health Day community event held at Centacare. An enjoyable Breakfast, BBQ and a host of other activities occurred in a joint effort to promote mental health. The event organised by the Broome Mental Health Advisory Committee took a month of planning through a host of …
Suicide Prevention walk a success
On World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 more than 200 people joined in “Start the Talk and Take the Walk against Suicide” in Broome. A successful KAMS initiative drew many services and community members together. KSGAC threw its’ support behind the walk and helped with transportation.
KSGAC Healing Art group focus on R U OK? activities and talk though supports in September
It’s been a big week for KSGAC staff with the focus on R U OK? a national suicide prevention campaign. We’ve had; posters up, bright yellow bandanna, wristbands on and assisted with promoting the official day on the 12th of September via the website, facebook page and through an interview on the ABC Kimberley Regional …
