Ballardong Moorditj Community Group

09/06/2026

🌿 BALLARDONG MOORDITJ COMMUNITY GROUP PROGRAM 🌿

We’ve got two deadly sessions coming up this week for our York community — one for the men and one for the women. Come along, connect, and be part of something strong 💛

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🔥 YORK MAAMS MEN’S GROUP 🔥
🪶 Yarning Circle

📅 Friday 12 June
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 134 Avon Terrace, York W.A.

A strong space for men to come together, yarn, connect, and support each other.
All welcome — bring yourself or bring a mate 💪🏾

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🌿 YORK YORGAS WOMEN’S GROUP 🌿
🎨 Art Therapy Series (Session 1 of 4)

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
📍 134 Avon Terrace, York

Join us for a special **Art Therapy session with Sara Cullity** 🎨
This is the FIRST of 4 fortnightly sessions focused on creativity, healing, and wellbeing.

A safe and welcoming space for local Aboriginal women, especially mums, to relax, yarn, and create 💛

🙌 Proudly supported by:
Wheatbelt Arts & Events | Healthway WA | Lotterywest | Ballardong Moorditj Program

💬 Come as you are. Everyone welcome. Strong community, strong culture.

08/06/2026

🌿✨ York Yorgas Women’s Group – SEWB Session Invitation ✨🌿
All local Yorgas are warmly invited to join us for our monthly Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) session in partnership with the Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service. 💛

🧑🏽‍⚕️ Facilitator: Dr Anton Rossouw
Senior Social Worker, WAHS

Anton brings a culturally informed, strengths‑based approach to supporting Aboriginal women’s wellbeing.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 9th June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Location: Post Office, 134 Avon Tce, York WA 6302

👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽 Who can attend: All Aboriginal women in the York community

💛 Proudly supported by:
Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service (WAHS)
Wheatbelt Arts and Events
Healthway
Lotterywest
Ballardong Moorditj Community Group
York Yorgas Women’s Group


Come along, connect, yarn, and support each other in a safe and welcoming space 🌿

🍽️ Light refreshments provided
We would love to see you there 💛

02/06/2026

York Maams Men’s Group – Carving for the Yarning Circle

Join the Maams this Friday for a hands‑on carving workshop as we continue shaping the totem pieces for our community Yarning Circle with facilitator Nic Compton. No experience needed — just come along, yarn, carve, and enjoy working together at your own pace.

☕ Morning tea provided
All York Maams welcome.

🗓 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 134 Avon Terrace, York WA

Proudly supported by:
Ballardong Moorditj Program • Wheatbelt Arts & Events • Healthway WA • Regional Arts WA • Lotterywest • Shire of York

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week 2026 – We’re All In
Ballardong Moorditj Program

National Reconciliation Week kicked off today, and this year’s theme — All In — calls every one of us to walk together with purpose, respect, and truth. Reconciliation is not symbolic for our community — it is lived, it is local, and it is carried through our stories, our Elders, and our shared commitment to healing.

The Ballardong Moorditj Program stands proudly with our members, families, and partners across York, Beverley, Northam and Toodyay. Our work — from yarning circles to truth‑telling, from creative workshops to community gatherings — reflects the strength and resilience of Ballardong people and the deep cultural knowledge that continues to guide us.

We also want to acknowledge Jodie Nunn, CEO of Reconciliation WA, for her ongoing support of Ballardong First, our Aboriginal‑led event held in York during the Australia Day weekend for the past three years. Her leadership and commitment have helped elevate our voices, strengthen community connection, and ensure our stories are heard with respect and integrity.

This week, we honour our Elders.
We acknowledge our ancestors.
We celebrate our culture.
And we continue building a future grounded in unity, truth, and action.

This week and every week — we’re All In.

Strong Women. Strong Men. Strong Families. Strong Culture.

27/05/2026

York Maams Men’s Group – Yarning Circle Catch‑Up
🗓 Friday 29 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 York Post Office, 134 Avon Terrace, York WA 6302

Our York Maams are coming together again this Friday as we continue working on the Yarning Circle outdoor seating project.

We’ll be meeting with Nic Compton to move into the next stage of the design — focusing on the totem animal carvings that will be woven into the overall structure of the circle. This is a great chance to share ideas, yarn, and shape the cultural story behind the space.

No pressure — just good conversation, creative thinking, and working together at our own pace.
Learn more about totem carvings or the idea of a yarning circle if you’re curious.

☕ Morning tea provided

All York Maams are welcome. Come along, have a yarn, and help bring this special community project to life.

🤝 Proudly Supported By
Healthway • Lotterywest • Regional Arts WA • Wheatbelt Arts & Events

27/05/2026

From Our Hands – Session 4: Jewellery Making for Sale

🗓 Thursday 28 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Post Office Building, 134 Avon Terrace, York WA 6302

Our From Our Hands women’s creative program continues this week with Session 4, and we’re stepping into something special.

This session will focus on creating a full jewellery set — a necklace, bracelet and earrings — designed with care, culture and creativity. These pieces will form part of our upcoming sales collection, giving our women the chance to showcase their talent and build confidence in their creative practice.

No experience needed — just come along, have a yarn, and enjoy a relaxed, culturally safe space to create alongside other Ballardong women.

Sponsors & Partners
Proudly supported by:
Ballardong Moorditj Program • Wheatbelt Arts & Events • Healthway WA • Regional Arts WA • Lotterywest • Shire of York

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If you’d like more info about the program, you can explore
the workshop series or learn more about jewellery‑making techniques.

All Aboriginal women from York, Beverley, Northam and Toodyay are welcome.

✨ Strong Women. Strong Culture. Strong Creations.

22/05/2026

🌸🔥 YORK YORGAS – POWER UP YOUR MONEY SKILLS! 🔥🌸

Special Guest Session with Share ‘n’ Care Northam

📅 Tuesday 30 May 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 York Post Office Building – 134 Avon Tce, York WA

💛 Strong Women • Strong Futures • Strong Community
To wrap up May, the York Yorgas Women’s Group is hosting a special guest workshop with Share ‘n’ Care Northam — bringing powerful, practical knowledge straight to our women here in York.

This session is all about taking control, feeling confident, and building financial strength for you and your family.

💡 What You’ll Learn (Deadly & Practical!)
Budgeting basics 💰 — simple steps to stay on top

Easy ways to save 🪙 — everyday tips that really work

Sorting out debt 📉 — understanding your options

Credit reporting 🧾 — what lenders look for

Arranging funerals 🌿 — culturally respectful planning

NILS – No Interest Loans 🤝 — support for essential items

A safe, supportive space for women to yarn, learn, and build confidence.

📍 Meeting Point York Post Office Building – 134 Avon Tce
🕙 Arrive by 10:00 am
✨ Session held in York — no transport needed.

🤝 Proudly Supported By
Healthway • Lotterywest • Regional Arts WA • Wheatbelt Arts & Events

Your support helps keep our women’s programs strong, safe, and culturally grounded.

🌼 Let’s Finish May on a High!
Come along for a powerful, uplifting session with your Yorga sisters — learning, sharing, and growing together. 💛✨