Generational Women’s Circle Event to Share Knowledge and Stories of Culture

Weaving, sewing, knitting, crocheting and storytelling – these the right ingredients that make a fun school holiday bonding event.

Wide Bay Kids, along with the Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation for Women and Ol Meri Wantok group invites Bundaberg women and their children to a school holiday event about sharing and learning from each other and discovering stories about our community’s history and culture.

“This event aims to share the stories and experiences between generations, build a sense of belonging and bonds within families and within our wider community members”. Wide Bay Kids Spokesperson, Angela Stedman said.

“It’s an opportunity for our younger community members to learn about different cultures and promotes understanding, respect for diversity and value elder contributions”.

The Young Women Sharing and Learning Circle Event is hosted by the Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation for Women and Ol Meri Wantok and they invite families to the event to learn and share in the Aboriginal, Papua New Guinea and South Pacific Island Nations’ Cultures as part of the days activities.

Children and their families will have the opportunity to learn about:-

• Weaving
• Sewing
• Knitting / Crocheting
• Storytelling with story stones

Linah Mountford from the Ol Meri Wantok group said the event was about learning from each other and sharing stories.

Mrs Stedman added that “This event aims to share the stories and experiences between generations, build a sense of belonging and bonds within families and within our wider community members.  It’s an opportunity for our younger community members to learn about different cultures and promotes understanding, respect for diversity and value elder contributions”.

The event is being held on Thursday, 4 October 2018 at the Bundaberg & District Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo Street, Bundaberg from 10am – 2pm. Entry is $5 per person which includes a light lunch.

Mrs Stedman said that the event is suitable for children 8 years and old and their families and if assistance is needed with the entry fee, families are asked to contact Angela for more information.

“We are very excited to be hosting this very special school holiday experience. We encourage families to book early as places are limited”.

Bookings are essential and can be made directly with Wide Bay Kids by emailing info@widebaykids.com.au or phoning 0427 189 444.

This project is supported by the Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation for Women, Ol Meri Wantok, Bundaberg Family Relationship Centre and the Queensland Government.