Strong Brother Strong Sister in Geelong, Victoria | Social service

Strong Brother Strong Sister

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5201 0897

Address: Level 1/37 Malop St 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://Strongbrotherstrongsister.com

Likes: 1706

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community group
• Social service

25.01.2022 Calling all LGBTQIA+ Mob! This Wednesday the 26th of August we have a special guest yarning with us all the way from the NT; Kate Jenner! Kate is an AASW Accredited Social Worker with 14 years of experience! ... Kate has been working in the Northern Territory for the last 4 years fulfilling her passions to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Kate has had varied roles such as a case manager for Territory Families, where she supported parents and kin groups to maintain strong and safe relationships with their little ones, and now is in a role with the School Counselling Service where she is supporting kids to break down any and all barriers to finishing their education. Throughout Kate’s career, she has been an advocate and an ally to our LGBTQIA+ community. Kate has facilitated professional development to School Counsellors across the Northern Territory focusing on inclusive practices for Sexuality and Gender Diverse young people. Kate has a strong passion for ensuring the needs of LGBTQIA+ young people are met, as well as being an advocate for all who may be experiencing any forms of discrimination. If you haven't already make sure you register at the link below. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-lgbt-first-nations-y See you mob on Wednesday from 4 pm - 6 pm!

23.01.2022 We are excited to invite you to the Youth Strategy Yarns with Christine Couzens. The Victorian Government is developing a new Youth Strategy and we want YOU to have your voice heard! This session will be on Tuesday the 10th of November from 5-6pm. We have 4 ways to join... 1. SBSS HQ (with Keeden and Wadi) 2. Wadawurrung (with Corrina & Kylie) 3. The Fort Youth Centre (with Ruby and Bek) 4. via Zoom We welcome and encourage young peopleaged 12-25to have a say about how to make our state the best place for young people. We have a feed sorted withpizzas at our in person locations :) To be involved email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Or Direct message us! See you there! :)

22.01.2022 The National Indigenous Music Awards are usually in Darwin, but tonight we can all watch live from our homes. Enjoy, stay safe and take care https://www.facebook.com/NITVAustralia/videos/1028482894274514/

21.01.2022 It’s time for young people to raise their voices and share your ideas for Victoria’s future. The Victorian Government is working on a new youth strategy and we want you to get involved Wherever you live, whatever is important to you, this is the strategy you want to have a say in shaping. Find out more @youthcentralvic There has never been a more important time for young people to have a say.... We are here to support you to be apart of this process, please contact us if you have any questions. #youryouthstrategy #youthvoice

21.01.2022 Who's excited for todays's cooking workshop with Nornie from Mabu Mabu !? Today at 4.30pm We have dropped off ingredients to homes today, but for those who didn't registered don't worry you can still join in! Heres what you will need. ... Ingredients for Damper: 3 cups self raising flour (enough for one type of Damper) 4 x 30cm Sheets of Banana Leaves (can make without) 2 tbs room temperature butter (or vegan butter) 1&1/2 cups water 500g Japanese Pumpkin or 1 tbs Wattleseed or 1 & 1/2 tbs Saltbush (can make without) Ingredients for Golden Syrup Butter: (can make without) 4 tbs room temperature butter (or vegan butter) 1 & 1/2 tbs golden syrup Details on how to join in the comments See you there!

20.01.2022 Hey everyone! Every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30PM we will be running an online group for the young people in the Maribyrnong region! We will have cultural workshops, arts and crafts and fun games and yarns. Join us tonight at 4:30PM on Zoom!

20.01.2022 Geelong Young Mob! We’re excited to announce @mabu_mabu_aus is joining us on Tuesday the 1st of September to teach us how to make damper! register at [email protected] Would love to see you there!

20.01.2022 Hey Everyone, unfortunately we are having some wifi and internet troubles, tonights LGBTQIA+ Group wont be on. We are so sorry! But don't worry we will keep you posted and look at having tonights plan group tomorrow or Friday. Keep you all posted! We do have some homework for you though.. please watch Looky Looky here comes Cooky, because we have something special planned for the next few weeks! We will post the link in the comments to the film. ... Take care X

19.01.2022 Hey Everyone! Tonights online youth group we will be having a yarn and playing some games!! Tune in on our zoom or on our Facebook Live at 4PM! See you then! Zoom details. Meeting ID: 86279730414 Passcode: SBSS

19.01.2022 Hey Everyone! Koori Youth Group is back on at the fort! We are so excited to see everyone! The dates that this will be running on is:... 18th November 4-6PM 2nd December 4-6PM 16th December 4-6PM Dinner is still provided like normal, but we do ask that you follow current Covid safe guidelines that have been put in place by the governement. See you there! See more

15.01.2022 Join us on Standing Strong Together for a very special broadcast. This year R U OK?Day coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day which will further raise awa...reness of the scale of suicide globally and the role that each of us can play in prevention efforts. R U OK? is asking all Australians to learn what to say if someone in their life says they are not OK. ‘There’s more to say after R U OK?’, is the message for R U OK?Day 2020 and will focus on building confidence and increased skills for people so they know how to navigate a conversation with someone in their life who might be struggling. Steven Satour, Stronger Together Campaign Manager, RUOK? joins us for a yarn about the importance of this day and how mob can be an integral part of supporting each other today and always. We also hear from mental health campaigner and Paralympian Monique Murphy. After surviving a horrific fall off 5 story balcony and battling many demons Monique is one of 22 proud Australian Athletes from 13 sports who have partnered with Lifeline to help reduce the stigma of mental illness. She joins us to tell us about her remarkable story of survival and why she want to break through the stigma of mental health. And we hear from Founder of Strong Brother Strong Sister Cormach Evans about some of the awesome work that they are doing for Victorian youth. From Mental Health support, wellbeing, mentoring and empowering mob to be their best, Strong Brother Strong Sister are at the grassroots of change for community. Join Natasha Ferré at 11am today on 3KND on iHeartRadio 1503am or digital. If you or anyone you know needs support please call @lifeline 131114 #RUOK #ruokday2020 #ruokeveryday #worldsuicideprevention #lifeine #mentalhealth #3kndkoolndeadly #aboriginalmedia #communityradio #StandingStrongTogether3knd

14.01.2022 Calling all LGBTQIA+ Mob! This Wednesday the 2nd of September we have a special guest yarning with us all the way from the Millewa Mallee Nation; Ebony Martin! Ebony holds a Bachelor of Health Science, a Master of Social Work and is a qualified yoga teacher, of which she brings into her work as a practitioner!... Ebony has been privileged enough to share many therapeutic journeys with First Nation children, youth and their families who are exploring who they are, how they may choose to identify, their gender, sexuality and pronouns, all the while crafting their identity that is inclusive of their connection to culture, land, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Put Wednesday from 4 pm - 6 pm in your calendar and dial in with the Zoom Meeting Details Below for deadly yarn! Zoom Meeting Details Topic: LGBT+ FIRST NATIONS YOUTH GROUP Time: Sep 2, 2020 04:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95066155772 Meeting ID: 950 6615 5772 Passcode: deadly

13.01.2022 Keep an eye out on our socials for when we drop our first ever clothing range! All profits will go towards our Youth Groups to support our young people with access to our mentors and cultural activities.

10.01.2022 Here are 5 tips on how to cope with COVID, make sure you look after each other and always reach out if you need support. Hear from our very own Senior Aboriginal Mentor and Advisor Keeden Graham Don’t be shame!

10.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! Strong Brother Strong Sister would like to acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and pay our respects to you and you incredible achievements that continue to grow every day! We love that this years theme is We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. As this is something that we believe strongly and celebrate every day. Our young people are our future and the future looks exc...ellent! Stay tuned for our upcoming events to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day over the next week! We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. Aboriginalchildrensday.com.au SNAICC

09.01.2022 Young people have been doing it really tough during lockdown. With COVID impacting heavily on opportunities for work and education, it’s really hard to see the ...light at the end of the tunnel. That’s why we’ve got to focus on the little things to see this through. As Keeden says, sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning is enough. Here are some of the other ways that young people are coping during COVID...

08.01.2022 The Victorian Government is supporting young people to have their voices heard, giving them a platform to work with decision-makers on the issues affecting them during the global coronavirus pandemic. Minister for Youth Ros Spence has announced the 21 talented and diverse young people from across the state selected for the Victorian Government’s third Victorian Youth Congress. Strong Brother Strong Sister's Senior Youth Worker and Advisor ... Keeden Graham is one of the talented 21 young people selected for the Victorian Government’s third Victorian Youth Congress. Keeds we are incredibly proud of you and all your work and voice for our young people and communities. The new Victorian Youth Congress will work with the Victorian Government to ensure young people’s voices are heard in decision-making on issues of importance to all young Victorians. The youth advisory group reflects our state’s great diversity, with young people from Aboriginal, LGBTIQ and multicultural communities, as well as young people living with disability. The group includes young people aged between 15 and 25 who hail from rural, regional and metropolitan areas across the whole of Victoria.

07.01.2022 A reminder that today’s Online Youth Group is Strong Brother Strong Sister's LGBTQIA+ First Nations Youth Group! We are yarning with special guest, Kate Jenner, an AASW Accredited Social Worker all the way from the NT! Kate has a strong passion for ensuring the needs of LGBTQIA+ young people are met, as well as being an advocate for all who may be experiencing any forms of discrimination.... Come yarn with us via Zoom!! https://zoom.us/j/95066155772 Meeting ID: 950 6615 5772 Passcode: deadly See you mob today from 4 pm - 6 pm!

06.01.2022 Hey, you mob! Today for online KYG, we’re joined again by Tracy from Wattleseed nutrition! We’ll be having a yarn about the immune system and how you’re diet can affect it.... We’re also making a healthy native treat at the end, so stay tuned for that!

05.01.2022 Hey Everyone! Tonight we are gonna have a short trivia session! Join our zoom or watch live here! Zoom: Webinar ID: 845 2714 5581

03.01.2022 We spoke to Charles from Connection Matters on how we have been supporting our young people during this time, check it out!