Aldara Yenara Australia Aboriginal Corporation has received $235,070 as part of more than $4.6 million in funding through Building Safer Communities from the Victorian Government, which supports locally driven projects to improve community safety and address the causes of crime.
This funding will go towards the Bigauga Imilang Barparrik (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) project, run by Aldara Yenara.
This project delivers cultural camps and group sessions for young First Nations people aged 8 to 17 in the Campaspe and Moira shires.
Its aim is to strengthen connection to culture and identity, and provide early intervention to prevent youth being involved in antisocial and criminal behaviour.
State Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp announced the funding saying the community will directly benefit.
“Congratulations to Aldara Yenara, who are leading the way in creating a positive space for young First Nations people to connect with culture and identity through Bigauga Imilang Barparrik – an innovative early intervention project aimed at making positive change.”
