Empowering our community
Welcome to Wallaby Indigenous Corporation's Community Programs page. Discover how we foster connection, healing, and growth within the Armidale Indigenous community. Through culturally relevant programs and dedicated support, we're building a stronger, more resilient future together. Join us in celebrating and strengthening our community!
Our community programs
We offer a diverse range of programs designed to support the well-being and cultural identity of the Indigenous community in Armidale. Our programs are built on Indigenous knowledge and delivered in a culturally safe environment. These programs aim to reduce feelings of isolation, boost self-esteem, and promote a sense of belonging.
Cultural awareness
Engage in programs that celebrate and preserve Indigenous culture, knowledge, and traditions.
Healing and wellness
Participate in healing camps, art therapy, and mental/physical health programs designed by Indigenous persons.
Support & connection
Connect with others through support groups, social connection activities, and counselling services. Addressing domestic and family violence is also a key focus.
Waratah Project
Walking alongside you, beyond the crisis
The Waratah Project provides culturally safe, practical support for Aboriginal people experiencing or rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence.
Since the program began, Wallaby Indigenous Corporation has continued to respond to community needs through workshops, awareness activities, practical support, referrals, advocacy and community connection.
Over the year, the Waratah Project has delivered activities that support healing, confidence, safety and wellbeing, while also creating opportunities fo rpeople to come together in culturally safe spaces
Community Awareness
Community events and awareness activities provide opportunities to talk openly about domestic and family violence, share information and connect people with support.
Community Connection
Our programs bring community members together and strengthen relationships, cultural connections, and support networks.
Workshops & Wellbeing
Workshops and group activities create safe spaces for people to connect, yarn, learn and strengthen confidence and wellbeing.
Waratah Project - Our First Year.
During its first year, the Waratah Project delivered culturally safe activities focused on community connection, domestic and family violence awareness, education and practical support.
Wallaby Indigenous Corporation brought people together in safe community spaces, supported wellbeing and provided advocacy, referrals, practical assistance and service connections for individuals and families.
Through the Waratah Project, Walkabout Aunty also provided mobile outreach, helping people access support when attending a service was difficult.
This outreach is needed because people experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness, or other crisis situations can face barriers such as a lack of transport, safety concerns, unstable accommodation, difficulty navigating services or feeling uncomfortable approaching mainstream organisations on their own.
Walkabout Aunty helps bridge that gap by meeting people where they are, walking alongside them and supporting referrals, housing and homelessness connections, advocacy and practical assistance.
The combination of community-based activities and mobile outreach has allowed the Waratah Project to respond more flexibly to the real needs of individuals and families.
Practical Support
The Waratah Project provides practical assistance alongside advocacy, referrals and service connections, including support items and resources for people experiencing or rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence
A unique approach to community well-being
Wallaby Indigenous Corporation takes a community-led approach to wellbeing that recognises culture, family, connection, safety and practical support as important parts of a person's journey.
Our programs are designed to respond to real community needs, strengthen connection and create culturally safe spaces where people feel respected, heard and supported,
Culturally embedded programs
Our programs are grounded in Aboriginal knowledge, cultural connection, community relationships and respect for local ways of working.
We aim to create culturally safe environments where people can participate, share knowledge, strengthen identity and build connections with family and community.
Strengths-based and long-term focus
Wallaby Indigenous Corporation builds on the strengths already within Aboriginal people, families and communities.
We work collaboratively with the community, local businesses, health services, housing providers, police, government agencies and other organisations to develop stronger pathways and longer-term solutions.
Our focus is on building relationships, strengthening local capacity and creating partnerships that continue beyond a single program or funding period.
Growing With Our Community
Wallaby Indigenous Corporation continues to grow in response to the needs of our community.
Through the Waratah Project and the development of Walkabout Aunty, our support has extended beyond the office and into the community, providing culturally safe outreach, advocacy, referrals, and practical assistance to people who may otherwise face barriers to accessing services.
Our outreach has taken us across New England and the Tablelands, the Mid North Coast and Sydney, while strengthening connections with Aboriginal communities, housing providers, government agencies and other organisations.
As Wallaby continues to grow, our focus remains the same - listening to the community, building trusted partnerships, and creating practical pathways that improve access, connection, and outcomes for our people.