Week three of Young Bruthas started off two new participants joining.

Part of the day included being taken by Uncle Dale to the Burrinja Art Gallery.

The day included a cooked lunch, again, cooked by participants.

Like last weeks BBQ, this one was designed to make participants together, build responsibility. This week there was a real focus on cultural learning through hands-on activities and yarn-ups.

Participants were included to join in meaningful discussions and share knowledge and experience in a safe, relaxed, and support environment. The activities included were:

• Crafting and shaping boomerangs
• Stripping and preparing Didgeridoos

Activities like these allow the boys to connect culture in a practical way while learning valuable traditional knowledge and skills. And spending time with a respected Elder in an outdoor setting, rather than a classroom, enriches the experience even further. It was a great session, with all participants getting in and having a go, and demonstrating respect towards each other, the facilitators, and the activities.