About Sisters Day Out ™

The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria) has received funding from the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Victorian Department of Human Services and Department of Justice Indigenous Issues Unit to conduct well-being workshops for young Koori women around Victoria.

The Sisters Day Out™ workshops have gained widespread support from Victorian Aboriginal communities and from the many workshop participants who have attended.

The cultural aspects of the Sisters Day Out workshops are integral to strengthening the role Koori women have in relation to family and community. The workshops build on self-esteem and identity, which reinforce women’s entitlement to feel safe and secure in their roles as nurturers and leaders in the community.

The workshops have been based on general themes and well-being activities (including personal presentation, health care) in which are imbedded the provision of practical and accessible information, support and referral networks. The workshops are occasions when legal, health and related information can be provided in an informal and interactive format with an emphasis on creating culturally safe, affirming and confidential spaces.

A snapshot of the feedback from participants of the Sisters Day Out workshops gives an indication of their success so far:

• " Today has been very good for the girls in our community and has made people feel good about themselves "

• " Very well organized and deadly to see elders and different age groups. Brings communities together, we have had enough of community violence "

• " Fantastic day out, power to the sisters "

• " Fabulously pink and welcoming!! "

• " Today’s session was pleasurable and informative, I came away feeling satisfied that there is help available and not so isolated "

• " It made me realise I have more sistas than before. Women of the community are very strong. "

• " Knowledge is the key - when we get the correct information it empowers us. "

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