Run by, with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Young women who have experienced housing insecurity, homelessness, and family and domestic violence have a wealth of knowledge on what change is needed to ensure everyone has access to a secure, affordable home, free from violence.
The First Nations Women’s Leadership Program (FNWLP) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to recognise their inherent knowledge and leadership skills and connect with others, to become strong advocates for and within their community.
As part of the First Nations Women’s Leadership Program, participants will have the opportunity to:
We are looking for First Nations women and gender diverse people who:
We can offer workshops right across South Australia. To find out about workshops or host a workshop in your local area, see the details below or contact the Program Coordinator by email at Leadership.SA@ywca.org.au.
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The First Nations Women’s Leadership Program empowers young First Nations women (ages 16-30) to recognise and harness their inherent knowledge and leadership abilities through a series of immersive one-day workshops. The workshops below foster connections, inspire self-advocacy, promote cultural strengths, and encourage participants to become strong leaders in their communities.
This 1-day workshop is an immersive, fun packed group experience for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, aged 16-30 who have lived experience or generational impacts of housing insecurity,homelessness, and/or family and domestic violence.
The one day workshop will support participants to: - Identify and draw on inherent strengths - Explore generational and inherited strengths - Empower your voice - Explore your cultural strengths - Create your “Tree of Life” - Connect with others.
To register for this free catered workshop or for more information, please contact Program Coordinator Kristen at Leadership.SA@ywca.org.au
This 1-day workshop is a creative, fun packed group experience for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, aged 16-30 who have lived experience or generational impacts of housing insecurity, homelessness, and/or family and domestic violence.
The 1 day workshop will support you to: - Create a vision board and learn about its benefits - Grow your confidence - Know the next step forward to impementing your vision - Cultivate your inner strengths - Connect with others with similar experiences - Stop imposter syndrome - Goal setting - What are values? - Action steps - Support your leadership capacity by creating a clear future vision.
The program is an immersive group experience for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, aged 16-30 who have experienced or are at risk of housing insecurity, homelessness, and/or family and domestic violence.
The 1-day workshop will support you to: - Grow your confidence - Cultivate your inner strengths - Connect with others with similar experiences - Speak out and share your story (if you want to) - Build your leadership skills -Take part in captivating group activities including art and drumming circles - Learn ways you can advocate to benefit your community - Access ongoing yarn up groups and mentoring to support your leadership journey
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