The Aunty Gal’s vision is to create an empowering intergenerational women’s community where women support each other’s growth and healing, with a g...
The Aunty Gals
First Nations Women’s Group: Empowering Community & Healing Intergenerational Trauma
GOAL
$18,800
australia > VIC > regional
01/02/2024 > 31/12/2024
FIELD OF INTEREST
- First Nations communities
- Individual/family services and support
TARGET POPULATION
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Women and girls
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Aunty Gal’s vision is to create an empowering intergenerational women’s community where women support each other’s growth and healing, with a goal is to become an established group with our own space, equipment and a yearly holiday program for kids.
The Aunty Gals meet weekly for 4-5 hours to engage in activities chosen by the group like painting, mosaic art, vision boards and digital art classes. We go on day trips to places the women are interested in visiting and hold special events like ‘Mothers Day by the River’, birthdays, barbecues, pamper days and more. The Aunty Gals provide opportunities for women to gain confidence, learn new skills, gain cultural knowledge and resilience and experience support through mutual healing from intergenerational trauma. We also want to collaborate with local playgroups, so that the kids have an activity during our gatherings.
We are seeking philanthropic support that will help us to meet our immediate term goals, and support us to work towards our long term goals, as outlined below:
Immediate term goals (3-12 months):
– Hold regular weekly gathering for sharing, activities, workshops and classes;
– Go on day-trips of interest to our members;
– Acquire electronics such as iPads and computers for digital art, classes etc.
– Establish our own gathering space with a children’s space, kitchen and bathroom facilities
– Secure a bus for group transportation to events and trips
– Create Aunty Gals merchandise
Long term goals (1-5 years)
– Become an established organisation with our own equipment;
– Develop an annual holiday program for kids
– Partner with a local playgroup to provide childcare during gatherings
– Expand capacity to welcome more women and mothers in the community
– Offer accredited courses and programs beyond the Aunty Gals
– Share our model with other communities to create support groups
We will also build partnerships with local businesses, TAFE, community organisations and the Neighbourhood House to develop additional resources and opportunities.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
The Aunty Gals intend to run weekly gatherings throughout the year for local women, including day-trips, creative workshops and other social activities.
The Aunty Gals provide opportunities for women to gain confidence, learn new skills, gain cultural knowledge and resilience and experience support through mutual healing from intergenerational trauma.
The Aunty Gals
The Aunty Gals is an intergenerational women's group in Echuca, started in February 2023 by Angel Harrison, Camelia, Aunty Carmel Harrison and Nicola Perry in Echuca, Victoria.
'The Aunty Gals' name refers to the Elders, Grandmothers, Mothers, Aunties and Sisters who have played major roles throughout each of the member's lives and shared respect, wisdom and knowledge with other women. The wisdom of the group is gathered and supported by the Auntys of the community passing on their knowledge to future generations.
Our vision: To create an empowering intergenerational women's community where women support each other's growth and healing.
Our mission: The Aunty Gals provides a safe, inclusive space for women to connect, learn, have new experiences and uplift each other.
Members of The Aunty Gals are proud Aboriginal, First Nations women, who are proud Aboriginal, First Nations women, who are overcoming domestic/family violence, sorry business and chronic illnesses who came together to create a supportive community for healing. There are 15 women, plus children, currenly involved in the group, with around 13 attending weekly gatherings.
The Aunty Gals started as an inclusive, diverse women's group where self-determination is key to empowerment and healing.
"We want to make our own decisions about what we need."
The Aunty Gals have an auspice arrangement in place with the Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
TOTAL BUDGET: $18,800
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding gap (unconfirmed) | $18,800 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly gathering supplies/materials x 12 | $3,600 |
| Transport costs x 12 | $3,600 |
| iPads and sewing machines | $2,000 |
| Annual rent for our own gathering space | $9,600 |
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