Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op

13/06/2026

Bowel cancer is a preventable cancer and if caught early it can be successfully treated in more than 90% of cases. We know that more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people participating in bowel cancer screening means that more cancers will be prevented or detected early, and more lives will be saved.

Call our health service ph: 03 5277 0044 to book an appointment!

Bowel cancer is a preventable cancer and if caught early it can be ...

13/06/2026

Flip the V**e week is here!

This week is about backing each other, having real yarns, taking pride in our health & our future.

Join us this Tuesday 16th June at Norlane ARC 1-15 Cox Road, Norlane from
1:00 pm – 2:30pm

Bring your mates.

Let’s support each other and flip the script, together.

12/06/2026

FLIP THE V**E!

Join us for Flip the V**e week hosted by our Health promotions team!
We’re inviting schools, young people, families, mob and the wider community to come along for an afternoon of yarns, activities and education around creating a healthier, smoke-free and vape-free future.

We’ll have bike and blend, VO2 testing, a photobooth and merch to be given out!

On Tuesday 16th June, from 1pm - 2:30pm at the Norlane ARC (1-15 Cox Rd, Norlane)

Everyone is welcome - come have a yarn, connect with community and learn more about making strong and informed choices!

For more info please contact Ben at [email protected]

11/06/2026

Our weekly morning Smoking ceremony is at St Helens Reserve (9-21 Holden Ave, Rippleside) on Monday 15th June.

Every Monday we start the working week at Wathaurong with a smoking ceremony to help ground us, connect to country, and reflect on what is important to us this week.

Everyone is welcome to join us for the smoking ceremony each week at 9:30am.

11/06/2026

Over NAIDOC week, the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place are celebrating the return of their annual NAIDOC exhibition, featuring 50 community artworks for 50 years of NAIDOC!

At their new space at Unit 4/86–88 Murray Street. Colac is a small step forward, giving our Community a central place to gather, learn and celebrate while we continue upgrading our Birregurra property.

All are welcome to join us for afternoon tea and help us open this special new space.

Sunday 12 July, 2:00pm

*This is a drug, alcohol and violence‑free event.

Ngatanwarr,

This NAIDOC Week, we’re celebrating with the opening of our new micro‑location and the return of our annual NAIDOC Exhibition, featuring 50 Community artworks for 50 years of NAIDOC!

Our new space at Unit 4/86–88 Murray Street, Colac is a small step forward, giving our Community a central place to gather, learn and celebrate while we continue upgrading our Birregurra property.

All are welcome to join us for afternoon tea and help us open this special new space.

Sunday 12 July, 2:00pm

*This is a drug, alcohol and violence‑free event.

10/06/2026

Wathaurong Community are advised there will be a community Aus Alert TRIAL in Geelong on Thursday June 18th at 2pm.

The AusAlert is set to test in the Highton and Belmont areas.

You may receive a test alert to your mobile phone, tablet or smart watch.

You do not need to do anything when and if the test comes up on your phone.

For more information please visit: www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

If receiving a Priority Alert might disrupt you or cause you or a family member to feel unsafe please look into this information: www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing -to-do-if-you-don-t-want-to-receive-a-test-alert

10/06/2026

Wathaurong community are advised there will be a community meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at Booln Booln Cultural Centre. (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale 3216)

From 6pm - 8pm, all community are welcome to along to join in on the yarn.

Dinner will be provided!

Please email [email protected] if you need assistance with transport.

09/06/2026

Wathaurong’s Early Years programs support families from pregnancy through to school age, offering culturally safe care, parenting support, and playgroups for our little ones. It’s all about helping children grow strong while supporting families every step of the way.

Reach out for a yarn and see how we can support you and your family.

For more information visit: https://wathaurong.org.au/early-years/

09/06/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 10th June.

Join us at Booln Booln Cultural Centre for a workshop focused on building and maintaining respectful relationships.

This session will explore:

🖤Strengthening healthy, supportive connections
🖤Healing from family and lateral violence
🖤Deepening our connection to culture and community

Together, we walk the path of healing.
This is a safe and supportive space for reflection, growth, and connection.

From 2pm – 4pm at Booln Booln Cultural Centre (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale)

08/06/2026

A massive congratulations to our deadly Early Years team!

Tahlia Dempsey (Team Leader Early Years and Education) and Hayley Boehm (Senior KPSA and Best Start Facilitator) were invited to attend the Secretary's Marrung Awards with the Koorie Education Workforce and Early Childhood Improvement Branch teams from the Department of Education.

Both teams, in partnership with Wathaurong Early Years WON the Marrung Award for Professional Leadership, for the termly yarns, cultural events and all the other collaborative work they have done together.

A massive Nyatne (thankyou) to the work our Early Years team do!