Youth In Partnership

Edmund Rice Services Mt Atkinson partners with Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation to deliver the Youth in Partnership program, which runs every Tuesday during school terms.

 

Kirrip is the only Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Kirrip works in partnership with the community, businesses and government to meet the needs of the local Aboriginal community.

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The Youth In Partnership program for Aboriginal youth aged 12-17 began online in September 2020 and moved on-site at MACC in November 2020.

 

ERSMA and Kirrup consulted with young people about what they wish to gain from Youth In Partnership and used their voice to build the program. The youth expressed a desire to connect with their peers, learn more about culture and identity and learn from our Elders. In April 2021, the group grew to enable primary-aged children also to attend the program.

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Each weekly session includes a yarning circle and a recreational or cultural activity, or a combination of both.