Strong Young Men and Boys Program

Culture, well-being and leadership on-Country

Working together to achieve community goals and aspirations

We tailor each program through community consultation. Delivery length, location, staffing and cost are co‑designed with Elders and stakeholders.

We partner with:

• Men and boys — including those currently disengaged from school, work or services — to reconnect with Culture, identity and aspirations.
• Elders, Senior Custodians and local leaders who guide cultural safety and co‑facilitate intergenerational learning.
• Communities seeking strengths‑based, culturally grounded wellbeing using yarning and shared narrative.
• Schools, services and community partners committed to co‑design and culturally safe practice.

What this program delivers for young Men and Boys

We bring men and boys together to learn from Elders, share stories in yarning circles, and strengthen identity, belonging and responsibility to self, family, community and Country. Through culturally safe yarning circles, on‑Country learning, and hands‑on activities, participants reconnect to Culture and build the skills, confidence and support networks to thrive. The program blends cultural health and healing with leadership development to grow sustainable local leadership.
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What this program delivers for community

When we work with communities to support their priorities, we see progress to a range of outcomes they seek including:

• Employment, training and integrated pathways
• Leadership, advocacy and self‑determination
• Cultural immersion and integration; strengthened identity and belonging
• Exposure to new ideas and new life experiences
  
• Support networks; Train‑the‑Trainer capacity building
  
• Advancement in career pathways; community industry development