Ballardong Moorditj Community Group

31/08/2026

💙🖤 York Maams Men's Group - First Session for September 🖤💙

The York Maams Men's Group is back for September, and we invite all men to join us to begin work on the Yarning Circle Project in Kambarang.

Come along for a yarn, connect with other men in the community, share ideas, and contribute to creating a space that reflects culture, connection, and community.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 York Post Office Building
134 Avon Terrace, York WA 6302

☕ Morning tea provided

This is a great opportunity to reconnect after winter and be part of a project that will leave a lasting legacy for our community.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌

🙏 Supported by Ballardong Moorditj Program, Wheatbelt Arts and Events, HealthwayWA, LotterywestWA, and the Strong Spirit, Strong Mind. 💙💛❤️🖤🌿

💙🖤💛❤️

26/08/2026

🌿🎨 CREATE • CONNECT • SHARE 🎨🌿

Join the York Yorgas Group for 4 Wednesdays in September for a creative series of hands-on workshops exploring denim textiles in a supportive, welcoming, and inspiring space.

Facilitated by Sultana Shamish, an artist and jeweller whose creative practice explores storytelling, culture, and personal expression through handcrafted wearable art. Drawing on natural, found, and repurposed materials, Sultana encourages participants to create unique pieces that reflect their own identity and connection to place.

📅 Workshop Dates
• 2 September 2026
• 9 September 2026
• 16 September 2026
• 23 September 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location:
Studio 1, York Post Office Building
134 Avon Terrace, York WA

Come along to learn new skills, connect with other women, share stories, and explore creative expression through textile art in a relaxed and supportive environment. No experience necessary. 💙✨

We look forward to seeing you there!



🙏 Supported by Ballardong Moorditj Program, WA Country Health Service, Healthway, Strong Spirit, Strong Mind and Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service (WAHS). 💙💛🖤❤️

24/08/2026

🌼 Welcome to Kambarang with Ballardong Moorditj Program 🌼

As we enter the Noongar season of Kambarang, a time of growth, renewal, and connection, we're excited to be supporting both the York Maams Men's Group and York Yorgas Women's Group throughout September.

👨🏾 York Maams will continue working on the Yarning Circle Project each Wednesday, with a cultural excursion to Wave Rock in Week 3.

👩🏾 York Yorgas will participate in the From Our Hands Program with artist and jeweller Sultana Shamish, creating jewellery using natural materials, before enjoying a cultural picnic, bush walk, and talk at Talbot Brook in Week 5.

Together, these programs provide opportunities for cultural connection, creativity, wellbeing, learning, and time on Country.

📍 Post Office Building, 134 Avon Terrace, York
🕙 Wednesdays | 10:00am - 1:00pm



Supported by Wheatbelt Arts & Events, Healthway and Lotterywest & Strong Spirit, Strong Mind. 💙💛💚❤️🖤🤍

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

From Our Hands: Sultana Shamshi Jewellery Sessions
Women’s Creative & Skill Development Workshop

✨ A Creative On‑Country Experience for Women ✨
Join contemporary jeweller Sultana Shamshi for a playful, hands‑on workshop designed exclusively for women. Build your creative confidence, experiment with new techniques, and work with natural materials sourced from Country to create meaningful wearable art.

This workshop proudly supports Strong Spirit Strong Mind values — strengthening identity, culture, and wellbeing through creativity.

📅 Date
Thursday 20 August 2026

⏰ Time
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 Location
York Post Office Building
134 Avon Tce, York WA 6302

🌿 About the Workshop
Across this two‑day creative experience, you’ll explore how seeds, pods, fibres and small natural objects can be transformed into contemporary jewellery pieces. You’ll experiment, test combinations, and develop new making skills using materials gathered from Country.

You will learn:

Experimenting with natural materials

Testing combinations and forms

Developing contemporary jewellery‑making skills

Building creative confidence through hands‑on play

By the end of the workshop, you’ll create:

A pair of earrings

A matching pendant

Each piece will be unique, meaningful, and connected to Country.

Perfect for
Women interested in creativity, cultural connection, and developing new artistic skills.

💙 Sponsors
💙 Wheatbelt Arts and Events Inc.
💙 Ballardong Moorditj Community Group
💙 Healthway W.A.
💙 Lotterywest
💙 Strong Spirit, Strong Mind

18/08/2026

Ballardong Moorditj Community Group - FROM OUR HANDS PROGRAM 🎨✂️🧶🌿

🌿✨ Workshop Reminder! ✨🌿

York Yorgas, don't forget to join us this Thursday at Studio 1, York Post Office Building for a jewellery crafting workshop with contemporary jeweller Sultana Shamshi 💍🎨

🍃 Learn how seeds, pods, fibres and other natural treasures can inspire unique contemporary wearable art.

🌱 The workshop will explore how found objects from nature can spark creative ideas and become the starting point for experimental jewellery designs.

💚 A wonderful opportunity to connect, create, learn and have fun together!

📍 Studio 1, York Post Office Building
📅 This Thursday

We can't wait to see you there! ✨🌿💎

Supported by:
Wheatbelt Arts and Events
Ballardong Moorditj Community Group
HealthwayWA
Lotterywest
Strong Spirit, Strong Mind

18/08/2026

🪵 York Maams Carving Workshop – Wed 19 August 🪵

The York Maams are meeting next Wednesday to continue carving the totem pieces for our community Yarning Circle. Join facilitator Nic Compton for a hands‑on session — no experience needed. Just come along, yarn, carve, and enjoy working together.

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 134 Avon Terrace, York WA
☕ Morning tea provided

All York Maams welcome!

💙 Supported By:
Wheatbelt Arts and Events Inc.
Ballardong Moorditj Community Group
Healthway W.A.
Lotterywest
Strong Spirit Strong Mind

29/07/2026

York Maams Men’s Group – Next Two Week’s Session 🖤💛❤️

📅 Wednesday 5th & 12th August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Rear of the Post Office Building
134 Avon Terrace, York WA 6302

Our Maams are back next week to continue Phase 2 of the Yarning Circle Seating Project with local sculptor Nic Compton and elder Dennis Kickett. The men have already made strong progress, and the carving work is now moving into the detailed shaping of their animal totems.

This project is giving the men the chance to learn a new skill set in sculptural carving, while contributing to a public art project that will become a permanent part of our community’s cultural landscape.

We’re looking forward to another hands‑on session full of teamwork, learning, and cultural pride.

Proudly supported by:
Wheatbelt Arts & Events Inc.
Ballardong Moorditj Program
Healthway WA
Lotterywest
Strong Spirit Strong Mind

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Noongar Little Lessons – Supporting Our Toodyay and surround's Families 🖤💛❤️

The Ballardong Moorditj Program is proud to support Noongar Little Lessons, a monthly early‑years program designed especially for families living in Toodyay and neighbouring towns.

This culturally grounded program is created for children aged 0–5 years, offering a safe, fun, and meaningful space for koorlungka to learn, play, and grow through Noongar language, stories, movement, and creativity. It’s a beautiful way for families to stay connected to culture while building confidence and belonging from the very beginning.

📍 Location
Toodyay Community Resource Centre

💰 Fees
$48 per term (3 lessons)

$20 pay‑as‑you‑attend

$16 per child for families with more than one child attending

📌 Bookings Essential
Spots are limited, so please book in advance using the QR code on the flyer.

We’re excited to continue supporting this program in Toodyay and look forward to welcoming families each month for learning, laughter, and cultural pride.