Bulwul Balaang
Young Koori Women’s Group
Bulwul Balaang
The Bulwul Balaang (Young Women’s) Program is run from both Yila Murnawar Gunyah at Plunkett Street, Nowra, and local primary and high schools. Bulwul Balaang runs both in-school and after-school sessions for young Aboriginal women aged 12 to 24. In-School programs run in the Shoalhaven region.
The session activities are guided by the participants but often focus on physical wellbeing, social and emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, Culture, goal setting, working towards study or employment, planning for the future, building skills and confidence.
Watching the growth of the Bulwul Balaang participants and forming relationships with their sisters is a priceless outcome of the program; from coming to the schools’ program, supporting them to get birth certificates and licenses, to resume writing and supporting at job interviews.
We love the connection and trust gained by walking alongside these young women through their journeys of self-determination and resilience.
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Bulwul Balaang Pick Up Times
- Nowra Highschool • Nowra High Carpark • 3:20 – 3:40
- Shoalhaven Highschool/St. Johns Highschool • PCYC Carpark • 2:45 – 3:05
- Bomaderry Highschool • Bomaderry Pool Carpark • 3:20 – 3:40
Bulwul Balaang FAQ’s
What Does The Bulwul Balaang After-School Program Do?
The Bulwul Balaang afterschool program aims to improve and promote social skills, life skills, self-esteem, confidence, individuality, and healthy relationships by engaging in a range of positive activities.
We promote culture and connection and build relationships amongst the young women through cultural activities and events to enhance their health & wellbeing.
How Can We Get Involved In The Bulwul Balaang Youth Program?
The Bulwul Balaang Youth program consists of 2 programs. These are the In-School Program and After School Program.
The In-School Program is offered to every school around the Shoalhaven targeting all Indigenous girls from years 5 to year 12. The youth team will run a session once a term at schools to engage with the young girls about various topics such as healthy relationships and resistance and resilience.
What Support Does Bulwul Balaang Youth Team Help With?
The Bulwul Balaang youth team also has caseworkers and social youth workers. They provide ongoing support and advocate for our young girls and women and work from a strengths-based approach for the best outcome for our young women.
Contact Bulwul Balaang
70 Meroo Road, Bomaderry NSW 2541
Contact our program between
9:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
For more information, including session times and transport availability, please call;
Waminda Reception: 1800 997 330
And ask to speak to the Youth Team