Weave Youth & Community Services in Waterloo | Non-profit organisation

Weave Youth & Community Services

Locality: Waterloo

Phone: +61 2 9318 0539

Address: Corner Elizabeth and Allen Streets 2017 Waterloo, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.weave.org.au

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25.01.2022 I don’t think I would be as passionate about politics if it wasn’t for Kool Kids Lizzie has been connected to Weave's Kool Kids Program for 12 years. Through Kool Kids, young people like Lizzie engage in programs that highlight their strengths and provide opportunities to build leadership skills. Kool Kids provides long-term connection to positive relationships, and support for children and young people to learn, grow and develop together with their peers in their community.... For 20 years, Kool Kids has been building resilience from the ground up and we need your support to keep this life-changing program going strong for the next 20 years. Any contribution you can make gives children and young people opportunities to thrive. You can make a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate #20YearsofKoolKids #WeaveKoolKids #WeaveCommunity #YoungLeaders

25.01.2022 Through our Kool Kids Program, children and young people engage in fun, skills-based activities that highlight their strengths, improve social and emotional wellbeing, foster respect and nurture resilience. Activities include surfing, cultural programs, camps, photography and creative writing programs. For 20 years we have been fighting, advocating and doing everything we can to keep this program going. Sadly, 20 years on, Kool Kids still does not have sustainable funding, b...ut Weave’s commitment to keep doing this critical, life-changing work remains strong. We need your support. Your donation creates opportunities for children and young people to thrive. You can make a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate #WeaveKoolKids #20YearsofKoolKids #EOFY #WeaveCommunity

25.01.2022 Over the last week, we have been sharing portraits and stories of 6 men who are connected to Weave and who embody the values of our ‘Be The Change’ campaign. At Weave, we believe we all have a responsibility to create a society where domestic and family violence and abuse is never tolerated or accepted. We created our ‘Be The Change’ campaign to raise awareness of this domestic and family violence and educate and empower our communities to be involved, to be vocal, to be tru...e, to be supportive, to be non-judgemental and to be an advocate. We encourage you to reflect on which ‘Be The Change’ values resonate the most with you. How will you commit to being true, being supportive, being non-judgemental, being vocal, being involved and being an advocate? #BeTheChange #16DaysOfActivism #BeAnAdvocate

25.01.2022 Be The Change is a campaign that was created to address attitudes that place domestic and family violence and abuse as a private issue, when in fact, it is a public issue and we all have a responsibility to be a part of changing this. Our Domestic and Family Violence Program has had significant success in supporting women and children to create new lives for themselves, free from violence. Our two caseworkers on the program are Aboriginal and Maori women, who are frequently... asked to contribute as experts in the field to research and development. Our caseworkers bring insight and cultural knowledge that create connection and shared understanding of lived experience for Aboriginal and First Nations women. You can support our Domestic and Family Violence Program by making a donation here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #BeTheChange #TeamWeave #WayUpWayForward #StrongConnectedCommunity

25.01.2022 Be Involved. Be Vocal. Shannon specialises in the installation of premium security cameras and security lighting for women and children who are experiencing domestic and family violence. Through Weave’s Domestic and Family Violence Program, we work with women to provide home security upgrades, that allow women and children to safely remain in their own homes. Shannon’s calm, compassionate and respectful nature creates a sense of ease for each client that we work with which i...s invaluable in these sensitive situations. Domestic violence is a big issue in society and since having the opportunity to work with Weave, I’ve realised it’s an even bigger issue than what I thought. It’s rewarding to be able to make a difference, big or small. Being supportive and being involved is important. It’s not a general topic that comes up between men, unfortunately. Men can advocate for positive change in this area by speaking out more openly and educating themselves and each other about this issue. - Shannon Portrait by Tristan Stefan Edouard #BeTheChange #16DaysofActivism #DomesticandFamilyViolence #BeAnAdvocate #BeSupportive #BeTrue #BeNonJudgemental #BeVocal #BeInvolved

25.01.2022 At Weave, we believe when people are supported, they are empowered to change their lives. Our range of programs provide support to people facing complex social issues, and create a way up and a way forward to children, young people, women and families in the communities we work with. Sadly, today, these programs are at risk. The multitude of challenges we have already been confronted with this year make it more difficult than ever to raise essential funds. You can support ou...r work at Weave by making a donation. https://events.weave.org.au/donate #StrongConnectedCommunity #WayUpWayForward

24.01.2022 The latest episode of our youth-led podcast #WhatYouDontHear is out now! In this episode 'The Importance of Cultural Healing', we will be giving a platform to Lauren Ella-Duncan and Brock Tutt, two strong Aboriginal leaders who will be telling their unique stories of how reconnecting to their culture has impacted their lives. Also, we shed some light on how we can learn more about, and support the oldest living culture in the world to thrive. ... Give it a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast by searching Weave Youth & Community Services 'What You Don't Hear' or listening at this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com//6410962-the-importance-of-cult Content warning: This episode may trigger listeners as it contains conversations about topics including trauma, racism and displacement. #StoryThreads #WeaveDigitalThreads #WhatYouDontHear #WeaveYouth #WeaveCommunity #CulturalHealing

24.01.2022 Our Weave Women & Children’s Centre provides wrap-around, holistic support to women and children. We provide long-term support that is strengths-based, culturally safe and tailored to the needs of each individual circumstance, recognising and respecting that the woman is the expert in her own life and is also best placed to understand the needs of her children. By purchasing our Women’s Centre Tees & Totes, you are supporting us to provide a way up and a way forward for child...ren, women and families facing complex issues. Our Totes & Tees feature ‘Gubays’, an artwork by Karlie Stewart that seeks to tell a story of the strength, resilience and beauty of Aboriginal women, who are the backbones of Aboriginal communities. Our Tees & Totes are available to pre-order on our website here: https://events.weave.org.au/shop. Order by December 2 for mid-December dispatch. 10% of the sale price goes directly to the artist. Pictured here is Lauren and Regan from our Weave Women & Children’s Centre. @tristan_edouard #PurchaseWithPurpose #TeamWeave #WeaveCommunity #KatungalArt

24.01.2022 Our Kool Kids Program is focused on providing opportunities for children and young people to build resilience, stay engaged in their education and connect with family and community. The multitude of challenges we have been confronted with this year make it more difficult than ever to raise essential funds, and sadly, our Kool Kids program is at risk. You can support Weave by making a donation. Now, more than ever, your donation provides critical funds that support children, young people and families facing complex social issues. Donate here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #WeaveKoolKids #WayUpWayForward #CoolToBeKind

24.01.2022 An important Survival Tip from one of our Weavers, Giulia. Which #WeaveSurvivalTips are you taking into the weekend?

24.01.2022 Karlie is a Caseworker at Weave and has been part of the Weave community for a long time. She is from Yuin Country on the South Coast of NSW, and has painted since she was young as a way to connect to her saltwater home and her culture. Karlie has just set up an Instagram account to share her incredible artwork @Katungalart and says "Ive chosen Katungal as a name to represent my artwork - it translates loosely to sea people in Dhurga, the language of my old people and our Co...untry. Follow Karlies journey @katungalart #KatungalArt #WeaveDigitalThreads #Art #Artist #Yuin

24.01.2022 Were very proud of Karlie and Trei Stewart who share their stories to advocate for systemic change for Aboriginal people. Karlie is now a caseworker at Weave, working with young people, and Trei is a Weave Youth Advocate and Just Reinvest NSW Ambassador. Both Karlie and Trei have had a long standing connection to Weaves Kool Kids Program and know first hand the difference that tailored support and continuity of care can make. Early intervention programs like Kool Kids are... perfect examples of community embedded initiatives that build childrens skills, confidence and self esteem and give them access to opportunities that allow them to thrive. For less than the cost of locking up one young person, our Kool Kids Program supports 182 children and young people a year. The program is focused on building resilience from the ground up, through purpose-driven activities designed to improve social and emotional health and wellbeing. You can read the full article featuring Karlie and Trei on ABC Indigenous here: https://www.abc.net.au//closing-the-gap-agreement/12509122 Photo by Isabella Higgins #BuildCommunitiesNotPrisons #WayUpWayForward #WeaveKoolKids #StrongConnectedCommunity

23.01.2022 Changing Communities. Changing Lives is the theme of this years National Volunteer Week, which is a very fitting way to acknowledge our amazing community of volunteers at Weave. Our volunteers play a significant role in our programs at Weave, and help us empower people to change their lives. Thank you to all of our Weave volunteers, past and present, for your generous contributions and support. #ChangingCommunitiesChangingLives #NationalVolunteerWeek #StrongConnectedCommunity #Volunteering

22.01.2022 Happy Monday! We hope you had a good weekend, maybe even with one or two of these #WeaveSurvivalTips in the mix. It really is the little things that can make such a big difference. What are your Survival Tips? Share them with us below! #StrongConnectedCommunity #WeaveYouth #yoga #sunshine #laughter #goodfriends #meditation #greatcoffee #wellbeing

22.01.2022 Today is the last day to pre-order our Women & Children's Centre Tees & Totes, featuring beautiful artwork, 'Dubays', by Karlie Stewart. Every purchase you make helps our Women & Children's Centre provide holistic, wrap-around support to women and children facing complex situations. Purchase with purpose and support us to empower people to change their lives. Tees & totes are available to pre-order here: https://events.weave.org.au/shop... #WeaveCommunity #PurchaseWithPurpose #GiveWithPurpose #SupportWomen #SupportLocal #GiveWhereYouLive #BeTheChange

20.01.2022 Last week we received this incredible donation from Woolworths for our Weave community. Thank you Woolworths for your kindness and generosity in ensuring people have food to eat during these difficult times #CoolToBeKind #CovidKindness #StrongConnectedCommunity #InItTogether

20.01.2022 Were delighted to announce that our Driving Change program is up and running again! We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help people get their driving licence. We provide the car, you make a lesson time with your student. Its that simple. Help people overcome barriers, achieve their licensing goals and open up new opportunities in their lives. Its not just a licence to drive, but a licence to live. ... To find out more about the program and apply to be a volunteer, please click here: https://www.weave.org.au/driving-change-volunteers/ #DrivingChange #WayUpWayForward #CoolToBeKind #WeaveCommunity

20.01.2022 Our range of holistic programs at Weave are focused on providing wrap-around support for people facing complex social issues, strengthening communities and empowering people to change their lives. As we continue to support the #RaiseTheAge campaign, the need for investing in community programs such as Weaves Kool Kids Program and our Creating Futures Justice Program is clear. Kool Kids continues to provide early intervention support to children aged 7 - 13 through a range ...of activities and mentoring. The program is focused on improving social health and wellbeing, connection to culture and promoting strength and resilience. You can read a recent reflection about Kool Kids and the importance of raising the age, written by our Kool Kids worker, Drew, in the News and Events section of our website. Creating Futures was established in response to community needs and developed to address the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. The program is designed to help and empower Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who have recently been released from prison, and give them every chance to create a positive future for themselves. You can listen to Daniel Daylight, Program Manager of our Creating Futures Program, speak about the importance of investing in community programs and raising the age of criminal responsibility on ABCs Late Night Live with Phillip Adam. https://www.abc.net.au//raising-the-age-of-crimin/12483652 #RaiseTheAge #WeaveKoolKids #WeaveCreatingFutures #InvestInCommunity #WayUpWayForward #StrongConnectedCommunities

20.01.2022 The three fundamental objectives of our Kool Kids Program that have held true since it began in 2001 are: - Keeping children engaged in their education - Building strength and resilience - Providing respite to families experiencing complex issues... The program supports 180 children and young people per year, 95% of Kool Kids participants are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The multitude of challenges we have been confronted with this year make it more difficult than ever to raise essential funds, and sadly, our Kool Kids program is at risk. You can support Weave by making a donation. Now, more than ever, your donation provides critical funds that support children, young people and families facing complex social issues. Donate here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #WeaveKoolKids #StrongConnectedCommunity #WayUpWayForward #CoolToBeKind

20.01.2022 Kool Kids provides fun, skills-based therapeutic programs that strengthen children’s social and emotional wellbeing and create opportunities for children and young people to connect with their culture and community. This year as we celebrate 20 Years of Kool Kids we honour the many incredible people who have been part of the Kool Kids journey over the past 20 years and who have made the program what it is today. We need your support to keep Kool Kids going strong for the nex...t 20 years. You can make a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate #20YearsofKoolKids #WeaveCommunity #WeaveKoolKids

19.01.2022 Our Weave Advocate Kobie Dee said it best - if we could all have it my way, wed create more pathways. Kobie wrote this piece in 2018 to help raise awareness of the issues the people and communities we work with face, and the difference Weave Youth & Community Services makes. You can help us to continue creating pathways by making a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate Spoken and written by Kobie Dee in 2018. ... Filmed by Ben Edwards #CreatingPathways #StrongConnectedCommunity #KobieDee #WayUpWayForward #WeaveYouth

19.01.2022 28 years ago today the lie that was Terra Nullius was overturned in the High Court of Australia. On this day Weave honours the strength and resilience of Meriam man Eddie Koiko Mabo, his family and his community. We also pay our respect to the many First Nations people who fought and continue to fight for Land Rights. Image from ABC Indigenous #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #MaboDay2020

18.01.2022 Domestic and family violence and abuse is still considered a private domain when it is a public issue. Weave’s ‘Be The Change’ campaign was created to raise awareness of this issue and educate and empower our communities to be involved, to be vocal, to be true, to be supportive, to be non-judgemental and to be an advocate. At Weave, we believe we all have a responsibility to create a society where domestic and family violence and abuse is never tolerated or accepted. This ...year we are shining light on good men doing good things to Be The Change in our communities. Our hope is that more men will feel empowered to be involved in conversations about this issue and to take action if someone in their life is experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Over the next week, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we will be sharing portraits and stories of 6 men who are connected to Weave and who embody the values of our ‘Be The Change’ campaign. We are committed to continuing to advocate for systemic change and being part of breaking the cycle of violence. Join us, and Be The Change. #BeTheChange #DomesticandFamilyViolence #BeAnAdvocate #BeSupportive #BeTrue #BeNonJudgemental #BeVocal #BeInvolved

18.01.2022 Friday Flashback to the time our good mates from True Vibenation came and ran a Hip Hip Workshop with our Kool Kids. The first week of program the kids learnt about the history of hip hop, and the different elements of rapping, DJing, graffiti and b-boying that are all important parts of hip hop culture. Bheki and Vuli showed the kids different styles and mixes on the turntables and the kids learnt some DJ skills. They spent lots of time writing their own rap verses, with so ...much incredible creative storytelling talent in the room! The kids did an amazing job and by the end of the term had recorded their own songs! These programs are so important in providing spaces for our Kool Kids to develop new skills and confidence. Thanks True Vibenation for running this program and for being part of the Weave fam! #StrongConnectedCommunity #TrueVibenation #HipHop #WeaveKoolKids #Storytelling #Storytellers

17.01.2022 Our sites will be closed from tomorrow (Thursday 24 December). We will re-open on Monday 4th January. We wish all of our clients, community members and supporters a safe holiday season and we look forward to staying connected in 2021. If you or someone you know is struggling please speak to someone. If you need immediate support you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text Lifeline on 0477 13 11 14. Call Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Call Kids Help Line on 1800 551 80.

17.01.2022 Staff Profile / #TeamWeave Name / Daniel Daylight Where you from, who are your mob?... I am a Gamilaraay man but have grown up in Sydney my whole life. My mum is a Slater from up Quirindi and my dad is a Gubi Gubi man from Central Queensland. Position / I am the Program Manager for Creating Futures Justice Program and Aboriginal Cultural Program What does your culture mean to you? I am very proud to be a descendent of the oldest living culture on the planet. Our culture is strong and vibrant and is the thing that has kept us strong and resilient despite the many injustices that we have had to endure since Invasion. I am extremely honoured to learn from our old ones and to help facilitate the next generation of our mob to do likewise If you could invite 3 people to dinner who would they be? James Baldwin, William Cooper and Tupac Shakur Photos by Tristan Edouard #WeaveDigitalThreads #WeaveCulturalThreads #TeamWeave

17.01.2022 We are so appreciative of the generosity, kindness and support we have received recently. This incredible donation is 40 bags of market-fresh fruit and vegetables for our community, thank you @viralkindnessinitiative and Harris Farm Markets #CoolToBeKind #CovidKindness #StrongConnectedCommunity @ Weave Youth & Community Services

17.01.2022 Through Weave, I got to see how young people were empowered to change their own lives... how they were taking 1,2 3 steps forward in their life to move right beyond the criminal justice system and into something that was really positive and healthy, where they could see the future and they could set goals. Dr. Peggy Dwyer is the Chairperson of our Board at Weave and a Barrister with extensive experience of the criminal justice system. Our Creating Futures Justice Program i...s having extraordinary success, highlighted in a recent independent evaluation report that shows recidivism rates for Creating Futures participants tracking at 4.11% compared with almost 58% for Aboriginal people in NSW. You can support Creating Futures by clicking here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #CreatingFutures #StrongConnectedCommunity #WayUpWayForward #IndigenousLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter

17.01.2022 Weaves Domestic and Family Violence Program operates out of our Women & Childrens Centre in Waterloo. The program provides long-term holistic support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and abuse. You can support this program by making a donation here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #BeTheChange #WayUpWayForward #StrongConnectedCommunity

16.01.2022 Over the past 20 years, our Kool Kids Program has provided consistent support and genuine care to the children, families and communities we walk alongside. We really need your support to keep this life-changing program going strong for the next 20 years. You can support Kool Kids by making a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate.... #20YearsofKoolKids #WeaveKoolKids #WeaveCommunity

16.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day, a day that acknowledges the grief and suffering experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a result of the forced removal of children during the Stolen Generations. At Weave, we acknowledge the ongoing trauma that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience and the importance of recognising how much more work still needs to be done.

16.01.2022 Over the last few months, referrals to our Domestic and Family Violence Program have tripled, and we need your support to meet this demand. You can make a donation to this critical program by clicking here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #BeTheChange #WayUpWayForward #StrongConnectedCommunity

15.01.2022 ‘Dubays’ by Karlie Stewart consists of acrylic linework and dots on canvas. 'Dubays' seeks to tell a story of the strength, resilience and beauty of Aboriginal women, who are the backbones of Aboriginal communities. In many Aboriginal cultures across the country, including the artists' own, women are often regarded as the most sacred aspect of Aboriginal peoples' being, as it is through women and mother earth that we are born and that we learn our initial ways of being and ou...r responsibilities to our families and our communities. The twinkling of stars in the upper section of the painting represents our old people who have passed before us, that have passed down their stories and wisdoms, ensuring that we continue to live our sacred ways of life, whilst the yarning circle in the foreground and the many symbols often regarded as those belonging to women in the middle section, represents the passing on of systems of knowledges around being Aboriginal women. The birthing caves at the bottom of the artwork are a reflection of the ongoing connection and relationship that Aboriginal women share with sacred Country, and the opportunity this gives us to continue birthing generations of strong, resilient and connected babies. Karlie is a Wandi Wandian Woman from Yuin Country on the South Coast of New South Wales. She lived in Nowra throughout her childhood and spent time around the Nowra, Wreck Bay and Jerrinja Aboriginal communities with her family. Since the age of 10, Karlie has lived on Bidjigal land and has strong connections to the La Perouse Aboriginal community. In early 2019, Karlie graduated with an Honours in Social Work from the University of New South Wales and has since worked as a Child, Youth and Family caseworker at Weave. She has been part of the Healing Foundation’s Interim Youth Advisory Group and is passionate about healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, particularly from intergenerational trauma as a result of historic and current government interventions. ‘Dubays’ is featured on our Women & Children’s Centre Tees, available to pre-order here: https://events.weave.org.au/shop #KatungalArt #WeaveCommunity

15.01.2022 Weave Youth & Community Services is planning to create a social media platform/project to stay connected with young people, families and community members. We invite you to answer some questions to help us find out what kind of content and platform you would like to see. There is a lot going on right now and we would like to help share important information and keep people connected to each other while social distancing, also feeling inspired and hopeful. We would love your input! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeLHiQPa9dblP4Fq/viewform

14.01.2022 We are on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team and help make a difference to the people and communities we walk alongside. We are currently looking for a Mental Health and AOD Program Manager and a Targeted Early Intervention Caseworker, see our website for details: https://www.weave.org.au/about/careers-at-weave/ #StrongConnectedCommunity #WayUpWayForward

13.01.2022 We love this new track from Nooky and Mi-kaisha for the #KeepOurMobSafe campaign - #OnePoint5 produced by 33 Creative

12.01.2022 At Weave, we are privileged to walk alongside so many people and be part of their journeys - journeys that make us proud and journeys that inspire us every day. This beautiful photograph by @tristan_edouard captures the bond of three young men - Trei, Beau & Kobie. Their Weave journeys started on our Kool Kids Program in La Perouse when they were 8 years old, and they went on to become Switch Leaders on our peer mentoring program, and then Youth Advocates and Ambassadors for ...campaigns advocating for change on important social issues impacting young people. Today, their individual journeys include developing creative youth-led projects that celebrate the voices and perspectives of young people, working as an Activity Worker on our Kool Kids Program, and writing, recording and performing music that tells powerful stories. Their collective journey remains focused on supporting each other and other young men and women in their community. Trei, Beau and Kobie wear our Aboriginal Cultural Program T-Shirts featuring artwork by Karlie Stewart. #WeaveJourneys #WayUpWayForward #StrongConnectedCommunity #WeaveYouth

11.01.2022 Be Supportive. Be Vocal. Uncle Dean, Aboriginal Community Cultural Leader. I’ve supported Weave through cultural programs for a number of years now. I recently did a camp with 9 young men from Weave who asked to come and do this cultural stuff and now I’m a Board Member for Weave. I see Weave as a really good organisation who are doing good things in the community so I’ll keep on supporting them. ... We look a lot at self and what we need to do as an individual to become better people and one of our first lessons is about respecting women. If we can learn that stuff pretty early we can make a change and make a difference in what we do. Domestic violence is not a topic a lot of men talk about. It’s a closed door thing, a lot of it happens out of sight out of mind. I think one of the barriers for men and being able to make change, is for them to deal with their own emotions, to be able to talk and not feel as though they’re being weak because they show emotion. Even to shed a tear is a strength because it shows you that you’re showing those emotions. It’s about men speaking about this stuff, and looking at their experiences, what they’ve seen and what they’ve lived. Once you’ve lived something you tend to never forget it, and then that living research can help others. - Uncle Dean Portrait by Tristan Stefan Edouard #BeTheChange #DomesticandFamilyViolence #BeAnAdvocate #BeSupportive #BeTrue #BeNonJudgemental #BeVocal #BeInvolved

11.01.2022 This week we are sharing Survival Tips from our Weave crew! See our Instagram Highlights to find a blank Survival Tip template that you can fill out and share your own Survival Tips. #WeaveSurvivalTips celebrates our unique ways of coping and surviving, focusing on the small things that make a big difference in surviving tough times. Since launching in 2014, we have collected thousands of #WeaveSurvivalTips and as we face these challenging times together, now is the perfect time to share this valuable resource that you have helped us build over the years. We will be sharing Survival Tips and invite you to reflect on your own tips for getting through hard times.

10.01.2022 Community spirit in action! Last weekend we collected this kind donation of 100 hand sanitisers for our Weave families and community from @chemistworksbroadway #CoolToBeKind #CovidKindness #InItTogether

10.01.2022 The Aboriginal view of health is holistic and encompasses mental health, physical health, social and emotional wellbeing, cultural and spiritual health. Land and being on country are central to wellbeing. Addressing our clients cultural and spiritual needs benefits all of our programs and contributes to a healthier community. This is the focus of our Aboriginal Cultural Program. Understanding and connecting to culture is key to a strong identity. Without knowing who we are ...and where we come from, it is difficult to know where we are going and it can be easy to go off track. Recently our Aboriginal Cultural Program Worker took one of our Weave Advocates Kobie Dee back home to Gomeroi country up in Moree. These are some of the pictures from the journey. Head over to our @WeaveDigitalThreads page on Instagram to see more #AboriginalCulturalThreads content. See more

10.01.2022 "From my perspective I think what the community values about Kool Kids is our consistency." - Tate, Kool Kids Program Manager For 20 years, Weave's Kool Kids Program has been providing opportunities for children and young people to build resilience, stay engaged in their education and connect with community, family and culture. Join us in celebrating 20 years of Kool Kids and support this program by making a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate... #WeaveKoolKids #20YearsofKoolKids #WeaveCommunity #EOFY

09.01.2022 As Aboriginal people we face entrenched systemic disadvantage after years of devastating government policy and neglect as a community We provide the kind of wrap around support Aboriginal people transitioning from prison back to their families and communities need. - Daniel Daylight, Program Manager Creating Futures. Our Creating Futures Justice Program exists to address the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system and the impacts of systemi...c disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. A recent independent evaluation of the program highlights the significant impact Creating Futures is having, and reinforces the need for community-led, culturally safe, trauma informed programs. Weave is very proud of this program and the difference it is making to vulnerable peoples lives. If you want to know more, please contact Daniel Daylight, Creating Futures Program Manager - (02) 9318 0539. If you would like to donate to this program, please click: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #wayupwayforward #blacklivesmatter #BLM #IndigenousLivesMatter #StrongConnectedCommunity

08.01.2022 #RaiseTheAge Right now, children as young as 10 years old can be imprisoned in every state and territory in Australia, including NSW. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are disproportionately impacted by these laws, accounting for 70% of children aged 10 - 13 in detention. Today, Daniel Daylight, Program Manager of our Creating Futures Justice Program joined PIAC for a panel discussion about why children need to be supported to reach their full potential, and not... locked up. To find out more about the national #RaiseTheAge campaign please visit raisetheage.org.au Just Reinvest NSW

08.01.2022 Be Vocal. Kuyan and his younger brother Luis, pictured at the Royal National Park. Kuyan is a Wiradjuri man, from Cowra NSW who works as a caseworker at Youth Justice in Sydney. ... ‘Be vocal’ resonates with me as it highlights the important role of men being vocal in our peer groups and wider communities and talking about domestic violence. It’s rare for it to come up as a topic of conversation, but an important part of raising awareness and creating change is feeling confident to speak to your mates about these issues. Talking to a perpetrator about behaviour you deem as wrong is always difficult, especially when it’s someone close to you, but we have to call it out. Throughout my life, it’s been important to understand what it means to be an Aboriginal man. A strong part of our culture is respect for mother earth and through that respect for women and mothers. The respect for mother earth is at the very core, and that respect passes on to the women we come in contact with in our lives, whether that’s our mum, our grandmothers or any women that we have any type of relationship with. Whether it’s someone we have a passing contact with or someone we have a close relationship with. In my life I’ve been privileged to have different men who have been mentors to me and invested in me and I’ve learnt alot from them. I think it’s important to recognise the role and responsibility we have in sharing with men around us, particularly young people. For me that’s through my work and through being a big brother. Our mum is a domestic violence caseworker and a strong advocate for women, and my little brother and I feel grateful that awareness of these issues and conversations about this has always been around us. - Kuyan Portrait by Tristan Stefan Edouard #BeTheChange #16DaysOfActivism #DomesticandFamilyViolence #BeAnAdvocate #BeSupportive #BeTrue #BeNonJudgemental #BeVocal #BeInvolved

08.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We know that communities play a crucial role in suicide prevention, and today we want to share some #WeaveSurvivalTips from our community. We created the Weave Survival Tips campaign in 2014, as a space to open the conversations about what we do to get through hard times, to support each other and celebrate our ways of coping and surviving. Visit our #WeaveSurvivalTips hashtag to see more tips. We must continue to have these conversatio...ns and create these spaces. Join us, share your Survival Tips with us and ask the people in your lives what they do to get through tough times and share with each other. If you or someone you know is struggling please speak to someone. You are not alone. You can find out more information about Weaves programs on our website www.weave.org.au. If you need immediate support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text Lifeline on 0477 13 11 14. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #WeaveSurvivalTips #ShareTheJourney

07.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day (Childrens Day), a day dedicated to celebrating our children and this years theme is We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. Our young people are our future and we are privileged to walk alongside our next generation each and every day. Today we acknowledge and celebrate the strengths and voices of the children we work with, the future generations of leaders and the #EldersofTomorrow. ... #AboriginalCulturalThreads #WeaveDigitalThreads #StrongInCulture #ChildrensDay

07.01.2022 Your support helps us to create pathways for the people we work with. Your generosity helps us to empower people to change their lives. Your donation creates opportunities and provides a way up and way forward for young people, children, women and families facing complex situations. To make a tax-deductible donation to Weave, click here https://events.weave.org.au/donate #CoolToBeKind #StrongConnectedCommunity #WeaveYouth #WayUpWayForward

06.01.2022 We love these #WeaveSurvivalTips and they are especially important at the moment. What are the simple things you can do every day that make you happy? Cooking a comforting meal, dancing to your favourite songs, sitting in the sunshine and calling a friend are some of the things people share with us when we ask them what helps them get through tough times. What are your Survival Tips? You can find a blank template in our Instagram Highlights that you can use to share your tips.... #StrongConnectedCommunity #InItTogether #StrongerTogether #Wellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #ShareTheJourney

05.01.2022 Be Supportive, Be Non-Judgemental, Be Involved. Matt started a removalist company Moving Against Domestic Violence (Movers) in 2015 and has been supporting Weave clients experiencing domestic violence who have to move to a safer housing option. One phone call from a friend was all it took for Matt to open his eyes to the issues of domestic violence and the need for practical help. A friend called me and asked if I still had my transport business. I said no but I could hook... him up. He said not for him but for a friend of his who was in a domestic violence situation and needed to get out urgently. I dropped everything called a mate with a truck and got her out. It all started from there. Men don’t speak about these topics until they’re invited. Given the chance to have a voice, men will. I feel comfortable talking to men in my life about these issues. What we try and do at Movers is allow men to get involved in making a change. We talk about a safe escape, a sustainable escape. So a safe escape is get the families out, and a sustainable escape is starting to look at helping them stay out. Our Board is all men attempting to drive change how we can, in a practical way. - Matt Portrait by Tristan Stefan Edouard #BeTheChange #DomesticandFamilyViolence #BeAnAdvocate #BeSupportive #BeTrue #BeNonJudgemental #BeVocal #BeInvolved

05.01.2022 Trei has been connected to our Kool Kids Program since he was 7 years old. In the years since he was a Kool Kid, Trei has been pivotal to establishing the peer mentoring program at Kool Kids and is now a strong advocate in his community. Trei is passionate about the impact that early intervention programs like Kool Kids make in the lives of young Aboriginal people, and has been involved in advocating for justice reinvestment and raising the age of criminal responsibility. S...upport our Kool Kids Program by making a donation here https://events.weave.org.au/donate #20YearsofKoolKids #WeaveKoolKids #WeaveCommunity #Advocacy #JustReinvest #YoungAdvocates #YoungLeaders

04.01.2022 Weave Digital Threads is our new online community space made up of different threads of content to keep you inspired, educated and connected. You can find out about events and projects that are coming up as well as staying connected to culture. There will be examples of different ways to take care of yourself when times are tough, including fun and creative activities. Follow our page on Facebook or on Instagram @weavedigitalthreads as we launch this week! #WeaveDigitalThreads

04.01.2022 This tote is 100% canvas cotton and features artwork titled ‘Dubays’ by Karlie Stewart digitally printed on one side. The artwork seeks to tell a story of the strength, resilience and beauty of Aboriginal women, who are the backbones of Aboriginal communities. By purchasing this tote you are helping us to provide a way up and a way forward for children, women and families facing complex issues.... 10% of the sale price goes directly to the artist. Our Women & Children’s Centre Totes & Tees are available to pre-order here: https://events.weave.org.au/shop #PurchaseWithPurpose WeaveYouth #WeaveCommunity #KatungalArt

04.01.2022 Across Australia, children as young 10 can be arrested by police, charged with an offence, hauled before a court and locked away in a prison. Its time for the federal, state and territory governments to do whats right and change the laws to #RaiseTheAge, so children aged 10 to 13 years are not sent to prison. There has been a chorus of calls both nationally and internationally from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, expert United Nations bodies, human righ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Our Domestic and Family Violence Program provides tailored, wrap around intensive casework to women and children who are impacted by violence and abuse. You can support this critical program by making a donation here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #BeTheChange #StrongConnectedCommunity #WayUpWayForward

02.01.2022 Nama is hands down one of my favourite programs. There are a lot of kids that are staying inside, were here trying to encourage them to get outside, run around, be active. I just want them to be themselves, be the kids they need to be and also create a safe space for them to come into. - Beau Foster, Kool Kids Support Worker Kool Kids is an early intervention program that provides opportunities for children and young people to build resilience, stay engaged in their educat...ion and connect with community, family and culture. Our Kool Kids Program supports 180 children and young people per year, through a range of recreational activities, mentoring and leadership programs. 95% of Kool Kids participants are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Our programs at Kool Kids focus on purpose driven activities that give children a chance to learn new skills, build their confidence and make new friends. The Namatjira Program is all about healthy cooking, creativity and community connection. You can support Kool Kids by making a donation here: https://events.weave.org.au/donate #StrongConnectedCommunity #CoolToBeKind #WeaveKoolKids #WayUpWayForward