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Lunch Program - Gugan Gulwan

The Gugan Gulwan Lunch Program is a youth engagement program that provides an informal and soft entry point for young people.

The Gugan Gulwan Lunch Program is a youth engagement program that provides an informal and soft entry point for young people. The program is responsive to community needs and is delivered in an outreach capacity to schools and or events across the ACT region by request. Gugan Gulwan have a mobile BBQ trailer for outreach events.

  • Engage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth
  • Drug and Alcohol information in an informal, non-threatening environment
  • Promote healthy lifestyles and decision making
  • Harm minimisation strategies and information
  • Referral and linkages
  • Encourage and promote cultural practices and understanding
  • Social/community inclusion
  • Provide a culturally sensitive safe space for young people

The Gugan Gulwan Lunch program operates Monday-Thursday 12pm-2pm at Gugan Gulwan and other outreach locations as requested. Please note whilst Gugan Gulwan endeavours to meet all community requests due to operational capacity and resources not all requests will be accepted.

Service details

Age

12–25 years old

Gender focus

All genders welcome

Cost

Free

Wait times

Medium wait (2-8 weeks)|No waiting list

How to access the service

  • Online booking
  • Phone to book appointment
  • Referral required from another service
  • Self-referral accepted
  • Walk-in (no appointment needed)

How support is delivered

  • Drop-in/walk-in service
  • Group programs/workshops
  • Individual one-on-one support
  • Information and referrals only
  • Outreach/home visits

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