Yorgas Yarning Circle brings women together for art’s sake

This season (Djeran – the season of Adulthood) at the Yorgas Yarning Circle in Albany, stunning art pieces were created for the recent First Lights Kinjarlingshow, with local women working on individual paintings and sewing with wonderful volunteer Nikki Poulish.

The Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service programs team facilitates the Yorgas Yarning Circle in Albany/Kinjarling, supporting Noongar and Menang women to engage in weekly workshops.

Under the watchful eye of Albany-based Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Glenda Williams, the workshops involve cooking, arts and crafts activities. There are also health information sessions held that cover physical, social and emotional wellbeing topics.

“The weekly group meetings offer local women a safe place to yarn, listen and learn,” Aboriginal Health Co-ordinator Leanne Baker said.

“The yarning circle offers local women an opportunity to connect through painting, crafting and sharing stories with family and each other.”

If you know someone who would like to be involved, the weekly workshops are held every Tuesday during the school term at 61 Serpentine Road, Albany from 10am to 2pm. Transport is available between 9.30am and 10am.

For more information, contact the GSAHS Reception on (08) 9892 7222.