Culture

Let's start off with a good news story! In Melbourne two of our Aboriginal siblings the ,“T- C siblings”, have transitioned into Kinship Care with their Maternal grandmother. It has been thanks to great teamwork, with calls, and supporting and empowering this grandmother, that these two Aboriginal kids are now in her care. She was supported by the VIC case work team - too many names to mention them all. These two siblings have transitioned back to family and are living with their grandmother and their cousin. A big congratulations to the VIC Team that supported and empowered these kids and grandmother to be a family. The team should be very proud of this achievement.

Happy NAIDOC,

NAIDOC Week recently happened. It was brilliant to see its celebration continue to grow in our communities and our organisations each year. It was however, very unfortunate that, due to Covid restrictions, most NAIDOC events were not able to take place. Most of these events have been postponed until further notice and we look forward to getting as many of our young people, families and staff involved in them as possible.

NAIDOC history

What is NAIDOC week?

During NAIDOC Week – NETFLIX , NITV, SBS, ABC and ABC iView featured movies and programs that depict aspects of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Hi my name is Cassandra, but everyone calls me Cass. I am a Wonnarua woman and work as a Cultural Support Officer for Allambi Care.

What does belonging mean to you?

To me belonging is the feeling that you are connected to someone or a group of people, whilst knowing you are safe, accepted and valued through connection.

The theme for NAIDOC this year is “Heal Country”. Can you tell us what Heal Country means to you?

I feel this year’s NAIDOC theme “Heal country” is a message to everyone that change needs to happen, our country is being torn apart for finite resources and we are seeing communities suffering in ways that no people should. The theme is a reminder to fix what is broken while we still can.

Can you tell us why you enjoy working for Allambi Care?

To be part of an organisation that is at the forefront of helping people is incredible. My aim is to inspire positive growth within myself and in those I work with. I’ve learned that lasting change has to come from within and seeing people tap into that part of themselves is incredible and Allambi has allowed me to be part of that.

What’s something you like to do in your spare time?

I like gardening and outdoorsy things like kayaking and camping with friends, when I can’t do that my next favourite thing is to binge on Netflix.

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Gema Simon is calling on all Indigenous people, young and old to take part in a special project to design a pair of boots for her to wear next season.

In honour of NAIDOC week, Simon wants to support and recognise the contribution Indigenous people have made to football.

How will she do that?

By wearing a pair of Adidas boots designed by YOU.

This is your chance to create a piece of unique artwork.

Simon will pick the winner and have the design painted on her boots which she will wear during the first W-League home game of the 2021/22 season.

The artist who is chosen, will get to keep the boots after the match.

Submit your entries to our community team via the email here – community@newcastlejetsfc.com.au

Entries close midnight, July 31.

Get creative and good luck.