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Yarning space

A dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to connect and yarn.

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Welcome to Yarning space

A dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to connect and yarn.

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Join in a space designed for, and governed by, members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. By proceeding, you confirm you identify as:

  • Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • A person accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formally lived
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purplesneakers||Last message 7 days ago
Yarning for community

Come on in and say hello, tell us a bit about yourself and what country you are from/and or on, what helps your social and emotional wellbeing? @RugbyAFL @SharPeiWilson 

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 2 minutes ago
Saturday night come yarn with us

 Join us tonight for an informal chat around a virtual fire, any time. Today in my house it’s been couch, pjs, footy on tv, food, naps and not much else!! 

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message about 5 hours ago
NAIDOC Week

Next week is NAIDOC week, stayed tuned for some interesting discussion topics and opportunity to share 

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 3 days ago
Making Ocre

Has anyone made ocre?I have been doing this lately to turn into paintings  I would like to hear if others have done this or similar 

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 8 days ago
NAIDOC week events

Hi all,  NAIDOC week is coming up soon. I would like to run some events in the Yarning Space. What kind of events would people like to participate in and topics to talk about here?

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 3 months ago
My experience at a cultural centre

Hi everyone I wanted to share my experience with my local cultural centre because I cant speak highly enough and I recommend their help I have been extremely anxious  and have put off lots of appointments with them Back in I think it was March I had a 715, initially I cancelled, it was a very long time coming… years really that I have been putting off seeking help from them because of being anxious and past experiences with health services I did the 715 and they linked me in with some support across the whole service and today I had my first wellbeing appointment, I previously met the worker briefly but this was my first full appointment They welcomed me and my kids from the minute I got there, it took a lot of trust but they they took care of my 1,4 and 7 year olds so I could have the appointment it took a lot of trust but they fed and entertained them for the whole appointment. I was anxious about it but when I saw how kind they were when I first got there and how they treated my kids like family  I thought I will give this a go They were so well taken care of they didn’t want to leave, they were even taught how to throw BoomerangsAnd the appointment was something I was putting off for so long because when I am not at work I usually have at least one kid with me…We went through a few different things about my history and some goals I would like to meet they listened to and went out of there way to help in different ways If you can stop putting it off and instead say this is the barrier, more often then not they will do their best to help 

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RachSANECEO|Moderator|Last message 2 months ago
Welcome new member

Welcoming new member @NungaMim to the Yarning Space!  @ArraDreaming and @RugbyAFL would you mind saying G’day in here  

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 3 months ago
What Does Being Aboriginal and Culture Mean to You?

Hey everyone,I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be Aboriginal and what our culture means to each of us. I know we all see it in diffrent ways, so I would love to hear your thoughts.For some of us it might be about the connection to land, the stories, or our ancestors. For others, it might be about language, ceremony, or how we stick together. Maybe it’s the strength we have and how we keep going What does being Aboriginal mean to you?  What parts of our culture do you hold close?   and how do you share it with the next generation? I have 2 children that are Aboriginal and a new baby on the way, and one child (and my partner) that is not, it is important to my family that we share our knowledge and recognise how important being ally is. Everyone has a role to play. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and stories.🖤 

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ArraDreaming|Senior Contributor|Last message 4 months ago
715 health check

Has anyone had one of these? im a bit worried about it coming up  

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tyme|Community Lead|Last message 5 months ago
National Apology Day (13th February)

13th February marks National Apology Day.   This is a significant milestone for the healing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, many of whom were, and are, affected by the forceful removal of children from their families.   Please see the attached videos from the Kinchela Boys Home 100th Anniversary Event. Here is a clip shared during the event: https://vimeo.com/1019684902/5e27da1223 A clip from the event: https://vimeo.com/1023078084/41e0a403a8  Call to action: https://vimeo.com/1021610222/848eaf537a?share=copy   After watching these, feel free to share the following: 1) What are your thoughts after watching these clips? 2) What do these films mean to you?  

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tyme|Community Lead|Last message 5 months ago
26th January: What does this day mean to you?

We want to make this space a place for mob to gather and share what 26th January means to them.   1) What does this day mean to you and/or your family? 2) What do you hope for this day to be? 3) Do you have any words of wisdom to share with all those here on the Yarning Space?   We recognise this topic can bring up a lot of big feels for all the members here. Please take care and look after yourselves.   If you need additional support, please reach out to: 13YARN 13 92 76 Suicide callback service (24 Hrs) 1300 659 467 Lifeline 13 11 14

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