Moorditj nop

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The City of Stirling runs a youth services program in Western Australia for young Indigenous men called Moorditj nop (meaning 'great boys'). This program was started in October 2007, when it was known as the Marman biridiyia program. The program works in partnership with the Department of Education and Training and local Stirling high schools such as Churchlands, Carine, Balcatta, and Mirrabooka, to offer local Indigenous youth a leadership program. The program aims to:

• promote connection of youth with their culture
• establish links to positive role models within the community introduce strategies for a healthy lifestyle
• improve attendance at school
• provide necessary skills for employment entry.

These aims are achieved through different activities held in each school term. Activities include traditional dance, arts, and music, and career and industry training.

Abstract adapted from Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport

Contacts

Moorditj nop program
Project officer
25 Cedric Street
Stirling WA 6021
Ph: (08) 9345 8586
Fax: (08) 9345 8821
Email: bennett.kylien@stirling.wa.gov.au

Links

• View information: City of Stirling Youth Services - Moorditj Nop program
• View website: City of Stirling