Newsletter September by GoolumGoolum

Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative respectfully acknowledges that our o ces are based on unceded land of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples. We pay our respects to their ancestors, and to Elders, both past and present, and to the future Elders and caretakers of this land. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.

Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative respectfully acknowledges o the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples. We pay our respects to their ancestors, and to Elders, both past and present, and to the future Elders and caretakers of this land. will be,

CEO Ants Craig

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September 2024

Board of Directors

Dalki Muwill

Welcome to the September newsletter

The season of Spring is with us which means hopefully a bit more sunshine and lots of new growth. It is also the end of another school term, and we wish all of our schoolies the best as they enter the last term of another year.

Planning is well advanced for one of our signature community events in early October – Hands up!

The theme this year is Music for Mob which should be lots of fun and a great way to recognise one of the many ways in which we can improve our mental health. I look forward to a big turn up – We have a great line up of entertainment and fun. Let’s make this one the biggest and best! Great to see new faces featured in our newsletter – a great big welcome to you all.

Nyakiny Ants

Jake Goodes Chairperson Nola IIlin Vice Chairperson

Lachlan Marks Board Director

Kelly Britten Board Director

Adrian Morgan Board Director

John Gorton Board Director

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We are also looking for Community that would like to be part of a NEW Hand Up video sharing their chosen song. If that's you please call Mick on 0400 627 487 or Emily on 0447 858 260.

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FIRST PEOPLES YOUTH DANCE WORKSHOPS

OCTOBER 2024

Chunky Move in partnership with Goolum Goolum, is back in Horsham for 2024's ﬁnal series of the First Peoples youth dance workshops. The September/October spring school holiday workshops are hosted by Chunky Move’s Ngioka Bunda-Heath (Wakka Wakka, Ngugi, Birrpai) and Chandler 'Cheeky' Connell (Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal). Youth participants (aged primary to high school) are invited to join in movement workshops inspired by stories shared by Elders, Aunty Hazel and Uncle Ron consisting of contemporary techniques, and traditional song and dance routines that will be performed at Goolum Goolum’s Hand-Up community event on Friday 4 October.

WORKSHOPS

The program is free, with a healthy morning tea and lunch provided each day. The community performance on Friday is free for all family and friends to attend.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE

Friday 4 October 2024

10:00 am Rehearsal TBC

11:30 am Performance and speeches TBC Sawyer Park Soundshell, 1 Hocking St, Horsham

SCHEDULE

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Thursday 3 October 2024

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Horsham Town Hall, 71 Pynsent St, Horsham

REGISTRATION

Please send your name and school year level to Kym Bateson from Goolum Goolum at kym.bateson@goolumgoolum.org.au to register your child/children’s interest.

For more information, please contact Kym Bateson at kym.bateson@goolumgoolum.org.au and 0447 846 250 or Ngioka Bunda-Heath at ngioka@chunkymove.com.au

Community Achievements

"Stepping

Into Early Childhood Education: Meishy’s Journey Through Her First Traineeship at Goolum Goolum"

A: Hi, my name is Meishy, I am 16 years old, and I am currently studying early childhood education at Federation University every Wednesday.

Q: Can you describe your role and responsibilities during your work experience at the playgroup?

A: I usually help with setting, packing up and cleaning the toys.

Q: What has been the most rewarding part of working here at Goolum?

A: Being able to be a part of events and to come out of my shell and do things that I usually would be scared to do. Also, all the opportunities I got to be a part of.

Q: What have you learned about early childhood development from this experience?

A: I have learned about how it all works and how people do thing within the workplace.

Q: How did you ﬁnd working with the team at the playgroup? Can you give an example of a successful collaboration?

A: I ﬁnd working with the team easy-going, and I think we work well together to make decisions. For example, when the team was deciding about what activities to do at playgroup, I suggested we could rock painting, and they loved that idea.

Q: Has this experience changed or conﬁrmed your thoughts about pursuing a career in early childhood education or a related ﬁeld?

A: It has changed my thought but in a good way, it has shown me that sometimes it is hard and sometimes you must deal with hard things, but you just have to keep going even if you think you can’t.

Q: What advice would you o er to someone considering a similar work experience or career path?

It has made me want to pursue a career in early childhood education more because I just love working and helping children and this work experience has made me want to do it more.

Community Achievements

Name: Amy Stubberﬁeld

Title: First Constable

Business Unit Stawell Uniform

Area Location: Northern Grampians

About Yourself

Name: Abby Harrisson

lying Student gagement

More information and support

Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) r e p r e s e n t s t h e

K o o r i e C o m m u n i t y i n r e l a t i o n t o e d u c a t i o

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Schools must address bullying as part of Student Engagement Policy (or a separate standalone Bullying Prevention Policy) and implement strategies to prevent bullying as part of duty of care. Contact your school more information.

lystoppers

resource for Victorian parents, students school sta to work together to help stop to bullying.

Email: bnw.website@qed.qld.gov.au

Website: https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

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Megan Solomon

Peter Lovett

Bullying Student Engagement

school for more information.

Schools must address bullying as part of their Student Engagement Policy (or have a separate standalone Bullying Prevention Policy) and implement strategies to prevent bullying as part of their duty of care. Contact your school for more information.

Reportin Racism

In Schools

Bullystoppers

A resource for Victorian parents, students and school staff to work together to help put a stop to bullying.

A resource for Victorian parents, students and school sta to work together to help put a stop to bullying.

A resource for Victorian parents, students and school staff to work together to help put a stop to bullying.

Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) represents the Koorie Community in relation to education policy development and strategic programming at the local, state and national levels You can contact our Marrung Facilitators directly here;

North East Marrung Facilitator E: jessica@vaeai.org.au P: 0438 232 470

North West Marrung Facilitator E: wade@vaeai.org.au P: 0477 823 247

South East Marrung Facilitator E: megan@vaeai.org.au P: 0499 944 655

South West Marrung Facilitator E: peter@vaeai org au P: 0408 416 389 Schools Project

Email: bnw.website@qed.qld.gov.au

Website: https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

E: jarrod@vaeai.org.au P: 0438 232 429

https://www.vaeai.org.au/ vaeai@vaeai.org.au

Reporting Racism

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GGAC New Sta Proﬁle

Tanya King

Mob: Wotjobaluk

17/06/2024

FS/FPR Case Manager

Family Services

Favourite Sports Team

Fun facts or hobbies

Start Date

Position

Program Area

Favourite Sports Team

Fun facts or hobbies

Start Date

Program Area

Favourite Sports Team

Collingwood

Gardening and spending time with my family

Matthew Cockerall

Mob:Wotjobaluk

21/08/2024

Playgroup Facilitator

Early Learning

Hawthorn

Movies & Music

04/04/2024

Speech Pathologist

Allied Health Services

Richmond

Gardening

Horsham

TISbane - The Koorie Way

This month we were very fortunate to send two of our workers (Hannah Britten-Cook & Brett Harrison) to Brisbane to attend the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Jurisdictional Workshop . This was held at the Brisbane Convention And Exhibition Centre and completed over 2 days. There were TIS teams who joined from NSW, Queensland and Tasmania. Here they learn about new tobacco and vaping laws and how to showcase this in the Wimmera, both Brett and Hannah are feeling very inspired .

Keep your eyes and ears open as The Koorie Way will be making its way into the community!!

Exciting Times at Playgroup!

Early Years

these little stars are getting ready to shine at Hand Up 2024!

Family Services

Reading to Your child

Maternal and Child Health

Either way you'll be helping your child develop a love of stories whilst also enjoying some quality time together.

Introducing our Mums & Bubs Group

We are excited to share some photo's from our 2024 Mums & Bubs group. We have a warm welcoming space in Aunty Irenes room, where our mothers and little ones can connect, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. Our group meet once a fortnight, and we welcome all Mums and Bubs from birth to crawlers to join us for a cuppa and a yarn. This week we were very lucky to have a Yarn with Goolum Goolum's Speech Pathologist MJ. Please contact your Maternal Child Health Nurse if you would like more information.

Youth Drop In

The event was a vibrant celebration of music, where participants embraced their creativity and showcased their talents. The night was ﬁlled with dynamic performances, catchy tunes, and plenty of laughter. It was a fantastic opportunity for the youth to express themselves and bond over their shared love for music. Don't miss the next drop in “MOVIE NIGHT” Thursday 26th September 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Farewell & Thanks Tyson King

This same set of skills will serve him well in his new career as a KESO which he will start soon. Not lost to community just another hat!

Thanks, Tyson for your contribution, we will miss the grin and the laughter, so please don’t be a stranger – Goolum is always home to you.

Medical Clinic

Speech Pathology

Mary Jean (MJ)

21st of October Horsham

28th of October Stawell

Australian Hearing 9th of October

Diabetes Educator 9th of October

5381 6301

Podiatry will be here Wednesday 16th of October

Maternal child Health Nurses

Wednesdays/ Thursdays

Allied Health Services

Domestic Assistance Property Maintenance Planned Activity Groups (PAGS)

If you are due for a new Management plan Or ATSI Health Check make an appointment and receive a $50 dollar Coles voucher. To make your appointments.

Please don’t forget to book in for your flu vaccination ( You will receive a $25 voucher) and we are also still Providing covid vaccinations. Flu/Covid Vaccinations

Update days

5381 6301 To make your appointment

Aboriginal

Strategic Plan 2022-2026

Our Mission Statement

Goolum Goolum, more than just a health service. We strive to provide a holistic model that supports the physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of our people.

CLOSE THE GAP

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