We Care

The project

Yarn Up Connecting Countries is a group support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women across the lands of the Awabakal, Wonnarua and Worimi people and will be delivered in partnership with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and health services.

Groups of 10-20 young people across the countries participate in the program over three days enjoying activities that promote a sense of connection to self, community, culture and country.

Designed and developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, Connecting Countries creates strong links with local Elders and includes visits to culturally significant sites where cultural-based activities and teachings help build connections and support social and emotional wellbeing.

In 2023, nib foundation supported the inaugural We Care NSW’s Sista Circle. Run by First Nation’s women, local Hunter-region women learned about the connection between mind, body and spirit,

The impact

The Yarn Up Connecting Countries program aims to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people over the age of 18 years. Through the delivery of culturally appropriate group activities the program aims to help build connection to self, community, country and culture. We Care and local community leaders want to share their pride as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the group and share ways to cope if times get tough.