Centre Update

Published: Wed, 06/03/26

Updated: Wed, 06/03/26

Celebrating National Reconciliation Week

Kaya

We have been "All in" over the last couple of weeks with activities to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. This year's theme, "All In," calls on each of us to embrace reconciliation as an ongoing responsibility. It reinforces the idea that reconciliation is a shared journey that requires participation, commitment and a willingness to contribute to positive change.

In this special update we have included some of the highlights below;

Embedding Culture Workshop

As part of our lead-up to National Reconciliation Week, we were pleased to host the Embedding Culture Workshop on 20 May, presented by Little Green Steps and Belinda Cox from Djirrily Dreaming.

The workshop provided valuable opportunities to deepen our understanding of Noongar culture and explore authentic ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives in our early learning environment.

A heartfelt thank you to Belinda for sharing her knowledge, experiences and culture with such warmth and generosity.

Social Connections

We held a number of social activities with bush tucker inspired foods including Food Connections lunch on Monday 25 May with around 20 community members attending.

On Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 3 June we hosted Brekky n Go for our families. This also included an opportunity to introduce our program "Noonook Moordijt - You Good" which is designed to help children build emotional resilience. It was a great way to connect with families, celebrate culture and share meaningful conversations together.

Noongar Incursion with Cyril

Cyril Yarran from Milliyaan Aboriginal Services provided a wonderful incursion for our children on Friday 26 May. Sharing culture through stories, songs and actions. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be working together on decorating yaakin (turtles) to create a display for our NAIDOC event in July.

NAIDOC Week Community Event

Cyril will be returning to the Centre for our NAIDOC Week Community Event including providing the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. We invite everyone to attend this special event on Thursday 9 July 9.30-11.30am during school holidays!

National Reconciliation Week Banner Program

Did you spot our sponsored National Reconciliation Week banner? It is on the corner of Dunraven and Yangebup Rd. This is the first time we have sponsored a banner and we are also proud to be a Reconciliation WA member.

They feature 'Murrunpa', a powerful piece by Melissa Sunfly, a Kukatja/Ngardi artist from Wirrimanu (Balgo), East Kimberley.
As we mark National Reconciliation Week, these banners are a visible reminder that reconciliation is a shared journey; one we must all be part of. This year’s “All In” message calls on each of us to step forward, show up, and play our role in building respectful relationships and a more unified future.

Ready to join us?

Our next Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working group meeting is on Tuesday 9 June. If you are interested in coming along to this meeting or a future meeting please contact Sam or Jo at the Centre.

Thanks for supporting the Yangebup Family Centre!

Sam Williams

Manager

9417 9995

11 Dunraven Drive, Yangebup

[email protected]

PO Box 3039
SUCCESS WA 6964
AUSTRALIA

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