Immersed in culture
Earlier this month, members of the St Kevin's Old Boys Football Club travelled to the Top End for a magnificent immersion trip in the Northern Territory. The players, together with their coaches, travelled around Darwin, through Kakadu National Park, and into Arnhem Land. The experience greatly enriched the cultural appreciation of all who went and it was fantastic to be back on immersion after multiple years where COVID limited opportunities for travel. We are enormously grateful to the Saints for their ongoing support and look forward to scheduling further immersions for supporters in 2023!
Wanyara heads to Coburg
Our valued partner, Wanyara, delivers informative and engaging cultural workshops in hundreds of schools every year. Occasionally, a community's circumstances mean that their school struggles to access the remarkable cultural education offered by Wanyara. In June, Grow Hope provided funding for 240 students at Coburg High School to take part in an action-packed program of activities run by Wanyara, including playing traditional Aboriginal games, hearing yarns from Indigenous presenters, learning traditional languages, and painting Indigenous artwork.
Celebrating National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (May 27 - June 3) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. During this year's Reconciliation Week, Sandringham hosted a series of events in which the local community came together to have fun, share culture, and celebrate Indigenous heritage. Through a smoking ceremony, meet and greet with Ben Long (St Kilda Football Club), art mural painting, dance workshops, and games run by Wanyara, it was an energising and educational Week for Sandringham. Grow Hope was honoured to support these events in conjunction with the Sandringham Traders' Association and the Sandy Street Art Project.
