Young Women's Mentoring Group - Gugan Gulwan
The Gugan Gulwan Young Women’s Mentoring Group (YWMG) is a tailored program to meet the needs of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 12-15 years in the ACT region.
The Gugan Gulwan Young Women’s Mentoring Group (YWMG) is a tailored program to meet the needs of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 12-15 years in the ACT region. The program is holistic in design and provides opportunities for the young women to engage in learning life skills, participate in group activities and educational information sessions. Participants in this program develop a deeper understanding of relevant contemporary issues affecting them, the ability to self-advocate and to improve their own personal development/identity in an environment that is safe, free from judgement and culturally sensitive. Program content includes:
- Cultural awareness and practices
- Living skills
- Healthy living
- Nutrition
- Advocacy
- Self -confidence /self esteem
- Teamwork
- Healthy relationships awareness
- Identifying and building informal and formal support networks
- Social/Community inclusion
The Gugan Gulwan Young Women’s Mentoring Group meets every Wednesday at Gugan Gulwan from 4-6pm during school terms. To register your interest in the Young Women’s program please click here.
Service details
Age
12–15 years old
Gender focus
Female specific
Cost
Free
Wait times
Medium wait (2-8 weeks)|No waiting list|Short wait (under 2 weeks)
How to access the service
- 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
- Outreach/home visits
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