Bumbira Art & Culture Program in Tamworth, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Bumbira Art & Culture Program

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6766 9028

Address: 123 Marius Street 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 You've got this 1800RESPECT Lifeline Beyond Blue... headspace See more

25.01.2022 Happy Wear it Purple Day Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people, based in Australia on 28 August. Supporters wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

25.01.2022 Self-care time

24.01.2022 HELP IS HERE If you’re worried or just need to talk, help is here. Access 24 hour free support @1800RESPECT.

23.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 That concludes NAIDOC week for 2020. We hope you all had a wonderful week learning and sharing knowledge. This passion and interest doesn't have to be limited to a week each year, share and help each other grow through the whole year. Thank you to everyone who participated in the events, its great seeing community come together, especially though such hard times!... #naidocweek2020

23.01.2022 Meet the Bumbira team Name, Mob, Job Position? Yaama! Gayrr Ngay Kaliela Thornton, I am a Project Officer with the Bumbira Art & Culture Program, my mob are the Gamilaroi, Yuwaalaroi & Manandanji people. I am very proud of my culture and heritage.... What do you specialise in through Bumbira and what do you love most about your role? What I love the most is witnessing the positive changes in peoples lives when you connect them with a creative and cultural outlet. Connection to culture brings meaning and empowerment to identity and great big smiles! Within the Bumbira program, I have had the pleasure of working with Elders, mums & students, we have shared in weaving, art, language & cultural connection. I am looking forward to working with people who have a need for social emotional and wellbeing, and cultural connections. I specialise in art, bush foods and traditional uses, basic language, dance, mentoring and cultural connection. I believe my background and life experience is an important part of the Bumbira team and to the community. What is your favourite thing to do outside of work? You can find me chilling at home. I love TV Series that are sci-fi, horror or fantasy themed. I love to garden. Sometimes I dabble in my art, or I play my Playstation and hang out with my online friends. What is your favourite music/song/ artist? I love to listen to many genres of music from classical, hip-hop to heavy, so my playlist you would find artists like Creedence, Dwight Yoakam, Ozzy Osbourne, Queen, Rammstein, Grimes, Aurora, Crowded House, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Fu-schnickens, Smetna, LeCrae and 2Pac. But my favourite song to rock out to in the car is I was made for loving you Kiss

23.01.2022 SOFT DRINK SWAPS With the hot weather rolling in, why not be creative with a nice ice cold drink.

22.01.2022 NAIDOC MARCH Due to covid-19, the march will be different this year. Starting from the old skate park through to the park, we will be walking the Riverside walk. Be sure to book a time through the link on the flier.

21.01.2022 From the Tamworth LALC Board & Staff we would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas The Tamworth LALC will be closed for the holidays from today, Friday 18th December 2020 until Monday 11th January 2021 See you all in the New Year

21.01.2022 HELP IS HERE Many families in our community are doing it tough through COVID-19, but there is no excuse for family or domestic violence. We all need to look out for each other. If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, you are not alone, Help is Here. Contact @1800RESPECT for free, confidential support on 1800 737 732 or at 1800RESPECT.org.au

20.01.2022 Some shots of the exhibition at Tamworth City Library. Make sure you get down to admire these portraits up close, and appreciate the amazing range of leaders in... our community. Dhuurranmay-gal Dhirrabuu (Outstanding Leaders) NAIDOC Photography Exhibition Tamworth City Library 2 - 13 November 2020

20.01.2022 No ArtsHealth There will be no ArtsHealth held during the school holidays. See you all back on the 13th of October.No ArtsHealth There will be no ArtsHealth held during the school holidays. See you all back on the 13th of October.

20.01.2022 World Prematurity Day - 17th November 2020 A global movement to help raise awareness of premature birth and the impacts it can have on a family. Did you know that 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely?

19.01.2022 Yaama! The University of Newcastle are working on their MAMA EMPOWER app and want you to help! The MAMA EMPOWER app is being created to support the social & emotional well-being of our mums and will include healthy eating tips, smoking cessation, alcohol advice & baby progress.... We are running a workshop and are looking for 6 - 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women who are currently pregnant, recently had a bub or who have children (aged 2-6). In compensation for your time, you will receive a $30 Woolworths voucher for your participation. If you would like more information or are interested in coming along to the workshop and trialling this app, please give us a call on 02 6766 9028 or send an email to [email protected] to register your interest.

19.01.2022 Bumbira Art & Culture Newsletter! Click the link below to check out what's been happening. https://mailchi.mp/70c19ab1dc06/bumbira-news-october-2021

19.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT Yaama!! This year for NAIDOC the Tamworth NAIDOC Committee have partnered with the Bumbira Art & Culture Program to host a Photography Exhibiti...on! This exhibition will be highlighting the influential people we have in our community that continuously strive to make our future better. Therefore we are doing a call out to all community to be featured as part of our Photography Exhibition. You are encouraged to nominate people of any age, including those who are well known, and emerging leaders who are yet to be recognised. Due to exhibition space, we have 30 spots or less to fill and allow more than one vote. Nominations CLOSE on FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND, so please get your nominations in as soon as you can. More information on the exhibition will be posted at a later date. Please click the link below to fill in a nomination form. If you have any questions or difficulties with the link please contact the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council on 6766 9028 or [email protected] https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NL87H6Y

18.01.2022 The Wii wiima-li School Holiday Program is full!!! All those who have registered we thank you and look forward to seeing you in the School Holidays!!

18.01.2022 Many families in our community are doing it tough through COVID-19, but there is no excuse for family or domestic violence. We all need to look out for each other. If you or someone you know is experiencing family or domestic violence, you are not alone, Help is Here. Contact @1800RESPECT for free, confidential support on 1800 737 732 or at 1800RESPECT.org.au

16.01.2022 Yaama Manilla! Art and Yarn Manilla is returning! We are excited to be hosting our Art and Yarn Women's Group every Wednesday, 10am at the Manilla CWA Hall during the school term. We invite you to come along and join in!... Yaalu! See you soon.

16.01.2022 Take time for yourself

15.01.2022 Are you a LEARNER DRIVER? PCYC Tamworth offers the SAFER DRIVERS COURSE to Learner Drivers who currently have 50 hours of actual on the road driving experience.... Credits gained under the 3 for 1 scheme can not be included. Participants who complete the SDC will have 20 hours recorded in their Learner Driver Log Book! To book or for more information call: 67665009 or follow the link below, we are following the NSW health orders to keep everyone safe! Please ensure you check these before booking. https://www.pcycdrivereducationprograms-sdc.org.au/book-a-c

13.01.2022 HAPPY NAIDOC WEEK! The theme for 2020 is Always was, Always will be, recognising the First Nations people that have cared for and nurtured this land for over 65,000 years. Embrace the true history of this county! The land I stand on right now is Gomeroi country and will always be Gomeroi country. ... We hope you all enjoy this special week!

12.01.2022 2 serves of fruit a day How many serves do you have a day?

12.01.2022 Help is here Lifeline headspace Tamworth 1800RESPECT... Beyond Blue See more

12.01.2022 PLEASE BOOK IN Just a reminder that Artshealth is back at the Youthie tomorrow! Due to COVID restrictions we are limited to how many participants can attend and do have some guidelines in place. Here are the guidelines:... 1. Please contact the Bumbira team on 6766 9028 or inbox us if you are attending Artshealth. 2. If you would like to bring your own painting equipment, we advise you to do so (if not, that is fine also). 3. You must sanitize on entry and before you leave. We will have sanitizer available, but please bring your own if you have some. 4. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. Bumbira will not be providing any lunch or morning tea until further notice. Tea and Coffee will still be available 5. If you have any flu like symptoms or are feeling unwell please do not attend. We look forward to seeing you all

10.01.2022 PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT Just a reminder that Artshealth is back at the Youthie tomorrow! Due to COVID restrictions we are limited to how many participants can attend and do have some guidelines in place. Here are the guidelines:... 1. Please contact the Bumbira team on 6766 9028 or inbox us if you are attending Artshealth. 2. If you would like to bring your own painting equipment, we advise you to do so (if not, that is fine also). 3. You must sanitize on entry and before you leave. We will have sanitizer available, but please bring your own if you have some. 4. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. Bumbira will not be providing any lunch or morning tea until further notice. Tea and Coffee will still be available 5. If you have any flu like symptoms or are feeling unwell please do not attend. We look forward to seeing you all

10.01.2022 Tamworth LALC Christmas Closure

10.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK Bumbira delivered a workshop at one of the HNE Health Service's programs, embracing the spirit of NAIDOC week. ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE!

09.01.2022 Yaama! Tomorrow our Art & Yarn program will be virtual! Supplies have been delivered to previously registered local participants, please check your mailbox or front porch. If you don't have canvas paper or paints, no worries! You can use whatever supplies you may have or just join us for a yarn Also added are rocks to paint for the local Tamworth True Rock art event and raffia for you to use in your own time or during the virtual gathering.... We will be doing an art tutorial for a collaborated piece of art which will be titled 'Yuluwirri' which is Rainbow in Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay, Yuwaalayaay language Everyone is welcome to join, please complete the registration via link below before 5pm today, and you will be sent the ZOOM link. We look forward to seeing you all! https://form.jotform.com/212198181945058

07.01.2022 GIVEAWAY WINNER Congratulations to the winner of our giveaway Kaliela Thornton! Please contact us to organise a pick up of your gifts! A massive thank you to all the other people that entered.

07.01.2022 We are seeking a Project Officer to join our team.... https://www.seek.com.au/job/51242529

06.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK Be sure to head down to Peel Street Thursday and Friday this week and check out the light projection of the Outstanding Leaders Exhibition.

05.01.2022 Check out this tutorial by Jodie Herden on how to make a chatterbox. This is easy to make and is a great activity for the kids during school holidays. Let us know how you decorate yours!

05.01.2022 Arts Health was a little different today! Tamworth Family Support Service hosted the Close the Gap event and the Bumbira team were excited to be involved.... The Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign aims to close the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health gap. Closing the Gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. - https://www.closingthegap.gov.au Let's continue to work together to Close the Gap!

04.01.2022 Pop down to the Youthie this afternoon and explore your creativity!

04.01.2022 R U OK? It is super important to check in and check on those you love! Having a yarn and listening can mean so much to someone. You could change a life. Keep sticking together as a community!

03.01.2022 COVID-19 has had a massive impact on our community and countries social and emotional well-being, there are services out there to help support you! #youarenotalone Lifeline

03.01.2022 PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT Yaama Just a reminder that Artshealth is back at the Youthie tomorrow!... Due to COVID restrictions we are limited to how many participants can attend and do have some guidelines in place. Here are the guidelines: 1. Please contact the Bumbira team on 6766 9028 or inbox us if you are attending Artshealth. 2. If you would like to bring your own painting equipment, we advise you to do so (if not, that is fine also). 3. You must sanitize on entry and before you leave. We will have sanitizer available, but please bring your own if you have some. 4. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. Bumbira will not be providing any lunch or morning tea until further notice. Tea and Coffee will still be available 5. If you have any flu like symptoms or are feeling unwell please do not attend. We look forward to seeing you all.

03.01.2022 CAN YOU MAKE IT? Just a reminder that Artshealth is back at the Youthie tomorrow! Due to COVID restrictions we are limited to how many participants can attend and do have some guidelines in place. Here are the guidelines:... 1. Please contact the Bumbira team on 6766 9028 or inbox us if you are attending Artshealth. 2. If you would like to bring your own painting equipment, we advise you to do so (if not, that is fine also). 3. You must sanitize on entry and before you leave. We will have sanitizer available, but please bring your own if you have some. 4. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. Bumbira will not be providing any lunch or morning tea until further notice. Tea and Coffee will still be available 5. If you have any flu like symptoms or are feeling unwell please do not attend. We look forward to seeing you all!

02.01.2022 Tamworth's Aboriginal community has come up with a plan to help close the gap.

02.01.2022 It is okay to be yourself

02.01.2022 NO ARTSHEALTH There will be no program on the 18th August due to staff training. See you all on the 25th August.NO ARTSHEALTH There will be no program on the 18th August due to staff training. See you all on the 25th August.

02.01.2022 Yaama! Our giveaway ends TODAY! Don’t forget to enter!!

01.01.2022 Yaama, The University of Newcastle are calling out to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander mums-to-be to provide feedback on the MAMA-Empower Mobile App. Please register your interest with the information provided below.

01.01.2022 These mental health services are available 24/7! The first step is often the hardest but these services are here to make it that little bit easier.