Aboriginal Women's Disability Support Group

Join us for a six-week wellbeing and yarning group for Aboriginal women who have a disability or are caring for someone with a disability. This is an open space for women to build new relationships, learn from one another and feel supported.

Who is it for?

This series of online workshops is for Aboriginal Women living anywhere in NSW who have a disability or are caring for someone with a disability.

What will it be like?

Through an online group workshop over six weeks, you’ll participate in discussions and guided activities. Experienced facilitators from Relationships Australia NSW will help you build skills to support you in your role as a carer. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other carers in a safe and supportive environment.

This group program is run online, by our Disability Royal Commission Counselling team.

The program will help you:

Explore ideas of self-identity and connection
Uncover how your Aboriginal world view can take care of you
Discover simple strategies to enhance your wellbeing and mental health

Course Outline

Week 1: Oi You!!!

Explore ideas of self-identity and connection through guided conversation. This session will focus on who you are as an Aboriginal woman with a disability, or caring for somebody with a disability.

Week 2: Which Way?

Yarning about who we are, creating connections, and sharing our life journeys and relationships.

Week 3: Switch the Kettle on Bub; Filling My Cup

Uncover how your Aboriginal world view can take care of you.

Week 4: Switch the Kettle on Bub; Self-Care and Mindfulness

Discover simple strategies to enhance your wellbeing and mental health through self-care and mindfulness activities.

Week 5: What the… Joy and Mad Story

Sharing stories… the wild and the wicked! Stories that make us who we are.

Week 6: Celebration and Closing

Reflect on what we’ve learned and the connections and relationships we’ve formed with each other and ourselves in this course. Learn more about helpful services and online tools to support our wellbeing.