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\"Ballardong\" Ballardong Moorditj Program<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Hours: <\/strong>
Monday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: <\/strong>134 Avon Terrace, York W.A. 6302, (PO Building, left side entrance)
Tel: 0406 910 167, Email: bm@yorkfestival.com.au,
Contact: Michelle Kickett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aims:<\/strong> The Ballardong Mooditj Program<\/strong> is a pilot initiative funded by Healthway, Regional Arts WA<\/strong> and other supporting agencies. The program is designed to provide a culturally safe and inclusive space for York\u2019s Noongar community. The program supports separate men\u2019s and women\u2019s groups<\/strong>, weekly gatherings, and creative healing activities, while also offering a dedicated stream for children and youth<\/strong> through after-school, weekend, and school holiday programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is grounded in Ballardong Noongar values and aims to foster intergenerational learning, cultural pride, and holistic wellbeing<\/strong> through art, story, movement, and connection to Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ballardong\" York Maams: <\/mark><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Day:<\/strong> Every Friday
Time:<\/strong>10:00 am until 1:00 pm
Address:<\/strong>134 Avon, Terrace York W.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/strong> Dennis Kickett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The York Maams is a weekly Aboriginal men’s wellbeing group facilitated through the Ballardong Moorditj Program. It offers a culturally safe space to empower Aboriginal men in York and surrounding Ballardong Country by addressing social disadvantage through culturally grounded initiatives that promote employment, health, cultural connection, and community leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ballardong\" York Yorgas:<\/u> <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Day: <\/strong>Every Monday
Time:<\/strong> 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
Address:<\/strong> 134 Avon Terrace, York W.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact: <\/strong>Tracey Kickett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The York Yorgas<\/strong> is a weekly Aboriginal women\u2019s wellbeing group facilitated through the Ballardong Mooditj Program. It offers a culturally safe space for women to gather, share, heal, and grow together \u2014 grounded in Ballardong Noongar values and community-led care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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