Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op

28/10/2026

A reminder, nomination forms must be lodged with Senior Project Officer Megan Frazer by close of business Friday 30th October 2026.

NOTICE OF AGM

To all members, we are notifying you that our 2025/26 AGM will be held on:
Date: SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER, 2026
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: Booln Booln Cultural Centre

Please Note:
1. In accordance with Rule 35 and 38 there are five (5) vacancies on the Board of Directors. The vacancies are:
• Two (2) General Director positions for two-year terms
• One (1) General Director position for a one-year term arising from a Board resignation
• One (1) dedicated Colac Director position for a two-year term; and
• One (1) dedicated Wyndham Director position for a two-year term

2. Who can become a Director on the Board of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative?
- A person who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent,
- A person who is 18 years or older,
- A person who has been a member of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative for a minimum of two continuous years; and no other member of their family is currently a Director.

3. Who cannot become a Director on the Board of Wathaurong Aboriginal Co operative?
- A person who has been declared bankrupt,
- A person who has an offence within a period of 5 years after a conviction, or if sentenced to imprisonment, after release from prison.

4. Board candidate nomination forms are available from Friday 16th October. You can request a copy by email from [email protected] or collected from Reception at 10-12 Albert Street, Geelong West.

Please note nomination forms must be lodged with Senior Project Officer Megan Frazer by close of business Friday 30th October 2026.

Late nominations will NOT be accepted.

28/10/2026

The Geelong Aboriginal Employment Expo is back in 2026!

Happening on Thursday 26th November at Nyaal Banyul Convention Centre, it’s a great opportunity to see a whole range of different employment pathways, traineeships, apprenticeships and education opportunities for First Nations people, all in one place.

The expo will be on from 9am til 5pm, and will include hourly door prizes, lots of giveaways, and most importantly - REAL job opportunities.

If you or someone you know is looking for work, or looking for your next career step, or just want to learn more about what opportunities there are in Geelong, come along and check it out.

This is a FREE event - register now, or on the day! You can register by clicking the link below, or scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.

Our Wathaurong People & Performance team will have a stall on the day and will be able to share information about job opportunities within Wathaurong as well.

See ya there!

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/L4BeCVrGKvu4TXxX8

27/10/2026

Ready for another round? Wathaurong Boxing is back at Booln Booln!

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is proud to partner with Corner Boxing Co. to deliver a 6-week boxing program designed to build self-worth, confidence, connection, engagement, and a sense of purpose, with a presentation night on Thursday 3rd December.

Open to all Wathaurong community, this program welcomes participants of all experience and fitness levels in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Thursday nights | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Starting 29th October 2026
Booln Booln Cultural Centre (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale)

Please note that all sessions will be held at Booln Booln Cultural Centre, with the exception of the final week (at Corner Boxing Co. in South Geelong)

Come along, build your skills, connect with community, and discover your strength.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Uo842G

BSW Dhelk Dja supports the Wathaurong Boxing Project through FSV’s Community Initiative Fund. BSW Dhelk Dja, Wathaurong and Corner Boxing are committed to upholding the Goolowan Oath : I have the right to live in a safe relationship, family and community that is free from violence. I agree to uphold these rights and take responsibility for my own words and actions.

26/10/2026

Respectful Relationships

Join us as we come together to strengthen respectful relationships across our community.

Through workshops and yarning circles, we’ll explore healthy relationships, healing from family and lateral violence, and ways we can strengthen our connection to Culture, Community and one another.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday 3 November | 10am–11:30am | Morning tea provided
Wednesday 18 November | 6pm–7:30pm | Dinner provided

All sessions will be held at Booln Booln Community House, 418–424 Torquay Rd, Charlemont.

To RSVP, email [email protected] and let us know of any dietary requirements.

Together, we walk the path of healing.

24/10/2026

Join us tomorrow 26th October for a morning of connection, conversation and wellbeing as we come together to support mental health and strengthen Community.

The morning will begin with a Smoking Ceremony at 9:30am, followed by morning tea and a relaxed community yarn. Enjoy a cuppa and something to eat, connect with Wathaurong staff and local support services, and learn more about the supports available for you, your family and Community.

Monday 26th October | 9:30am – 11:30am

The Smoking Ceremony will be held at Booln Booln Cultural Centre, followed by morning tea at Booln Booln Community House
(418–424 Torquay Road, Grovedale)

Please register for catering purposes:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JKi07BYGyH

All welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

23/10/2026

Connection makes us strong.

Making time to connect with culture, Country, family and Community can be an important part of looking after our social and emotional wellbeing.

Take some time this week to do something that helps you feel connected, whether that’s getting out on Country, spending time with family, joining a Community activity or simply sitting down for a yarn.

Strong connections. Strong Community. Strong Mob.

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op: 5277 0044
13 Yarn: 139 276
Yarning Safe’ n ’Strong: 1800 959 563
Brother to Brother: 1800 435 799
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
The Orange door: 1800 312 820
Thirrili: 1800 805 801
eheadspace: 1800 650 890

22/10/2026

Our weekly morning Smoking ceremony is at Booln Booln Cultural Centre (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale) on Monday, 26th October.

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

22/10/2026

Mental Health Month Morning Tea

This Mental Health Month, we invite Community to come together for a morning of connection, conversation and wellbeing.

Join us for a Smoking Ceremony at 9:30am, followed by morning tea and a relaxed community yarn. Enjoy a cuppa and something to eat, connect with Wathaurong staff and local support services, and learn more about the supports available for you, your family and Community.

Monday 26 October | 9:30am – 11:30am
The Smoking Ceremony will be held at Booln Booln Cultural Centre, followed by morning tea at Booln Booln Community House
(418–424 Torquay Road, Grovedale).

Please register here for catering purposes: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JKi07BYGyH

All welcome.

22/10/2026

Ready for another round? Wathaurong Boxing is back at Booln Booln!

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is proud to partner with Corner Boxing Co. to deliver a 6-week boxing program designed to build self-worth, confidence, connection, engagement, and a sense of purpose, with a presentation night on Thursday 3rd December.

Open to all Wathaurong community, this program welcomes participants of all experience and fitness levels in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Thursday nights | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Starting 29th October 2026
Booln Booln Cultural Centre (410 Surf Coast HWY, Grovedale)

Please note that all sessions will be held at Booln Booln Cultural Centre, with the exception of the final week (at Corner Boxing Co. in South Geelong)

Come along, build your skills, connect with community, and discover your strength.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3c1QIRywXOOwxm7yHvlG7DEoPyzK0NAiCj1YzC6Xd5Vr8tQ/viewform

20/10/2026

** Reminder all Wathaurong Sites are closed today 21st October**

Please note, all Wathaurong sites will be closed Wednesday 21st October September for the public holiday.

Please use the emergency numbers below if you need any support in any area:
If you have a medical emergency, call 000.
If you need a doctor but it is not an emergency, call 13 SICK (13 74 25) or the National Home Doctors Service – 137 425
If you need mental health support, call Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 or Barwon Health Mental Health services 1300 094 187 or 13Yarn on 13 19 76 or Yarning Safe n Strong 1800 95 95 63.
If you need support with family violence, call Safe Steps – 1800 015 188
If you need support with homelessness, call Opening Doors – 1900 825 955
If you need support with ACJP (Aboriginal Community Justice Panel) for someone who has been taken into custody, call the ACJP phone on 0438 739 613.

Our offices will be open Thursday 22nd October.