Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation Providing AOD & Homelessness services to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and Communities

Come and meet the Ngwala team at our BBQ Community Day on Thursday 26 March from 12pm! We’ll be yarning with mob, sharin...
12/03/2026

Come and meet the Ngwala team at our BBQ Community Day on Thursday 26 March from 12pm! We’ll be yarning with mob, sharing info about our programs and getting input from community.

Special guest Jarvis Atkinson, also known as “Chainbreaker”, will be joining us again. He is a Yorta Yorta man known for his powerful community work, storytelling and advocacy.

Jarvis is actively involved in supporting healing and connection, running his own podcast and promoting recovery from violence, addiction and hardship.

📅 Thursday 26 March
⏰ 12pm - 3pm
📍 106 Elizabeth Street, Richmond
🌭 Sausage Sizzle + Coffee Van

Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with community in Richmond. Everyone is welcome! 🥳

Faces of Ngwala 🌟Meet Sean Collins, a proud Eastern Arrernte man from Alice Springs, and one of the welcoming voices and...
12/03/2026

Faces of Ngwala 🌟

Meet Sean Collins, a proud Eastern Arrernte man from Alice Springs, and one of the welcoming voices and faces you’ll meet as part of Ngwala’s Corporate Services team. Sean joined Ngwala four months ago as a Receptionist!

As the first point of contact for many clients and community, Sean brings a sense of calm, care and kindness to his role. Whether he’s helping someone navigate Ngwala's services or keeping the office running smoothly, Sean approaches his role with commitment and heart.

For Sean, the most rewarding part of his job is simple but powerful: “I love going to work and feeling like we've made a difference.” It’s this sense of purpose that motivates him to connect with others and contribute to a workplace grounded in community values.

FUN FACT: If you've ever called our 1800 NGWALA phone line after hours, that's Sean's voice you'll hear running you through the options! Outside of work, Sean loves making movies and films, bringing creativity and storytelling into his world beyond Ngwala.

We’re grateful to have Sean as part of the Ngwala family! His warmth and dedication help make Ngwala so welcoming 👏

Our Northern Metro Elders Lunch is a friendly get‑together for Elders to connect, yarn, share ideas and enjoy a good fee...
10/03/2026

Our Northern Metro Elders Lunch is a friendly get‑together for Elders to connect, yarn, share ideas and enjoy a good feed together. Catering is provided - just bring yourself.

📅 Thursday 19 March
⏰ 11am - 2pm
📍 14 Risley Street, Richmond

For any event enquiries, contact Kyanna on 0492 924 231. We’d love to see you there!

Late last year, mob in our Residential Rehabilitation Centres teamed up with our dedicated staff to create handcrafted g...
10/03/2026

Late last year, mob in our Residential Rehabilitation Centres teamed up with our dedicated staff to create handcrafted gift boxes. Each box was filled with items made during 'The Art of Recovery' cultural program, including:

🎨 Handmade arts and crafts
🌿 House‑made salt blends
🌰 Macadamia nuts
🍯 Infused honeys created on site

These boxes were gifted to a number of organisations and community members who supported our rehabs in 2025. The spirit behind these gifts was for all who walk alongside us - those who show up, offer support, share knowledge, and stand with the residents on their healing journeys 🖤💛❤️

On Monday 9 March, our Ngwala Offices and Entry Points will be closed due to the Labour Day public holiday.Our Entry Poi...
05/03/2026

On Monday 9 March, our Ngwala Offices and Entry Points will be closed due to the Labour Day public holiday.

Our Entry Points at 109 Chapel St, St Kilda and 227 Bourke St, Naarm Melbourne CBD will reopen from 9.30am on Tuesday 10 March.

On public holidays, you can call 1800 NGWALA (1800 649 252) to connect with another service or leave us a message.

Recently, Koorie Heritage Trust Inc presented the 13th edition of their iconic Koorie Art Show titled 'KAS13'. This exhi...
04/03/2026

Recently, Koorie Heritage Trust Inc presented the 13th edition of their iconic Koorie Art Show titled 'KAS13'. This exhibition celebrates the talent and creativity of First Peoples artists from across Victoria 🎨

Three of the artists showing in the exhibition are graduates from Winja Ulupna Women’s Recovery Centre: Renee Gray, Tash Lacco, and Kerry O'Connor. These beautiful artworks, that each woman created during their time at Winja, touch on themes of family, Country and growth ❤

We couldn't be prouder of these three wonderful women for all they have achieved with Ngwala and beyond 🌟

Ngwala's Southern Metro Women's Group has kicked off in style for 2026! Last week, the women weaved, coloured, crafted a...
03/03/2026

Ngwala's Southern Metro Women's Group has kicked off in style for 2026! Last week, the women weaved, coloured, crafted and yarned over some morning tea ❤

If you'd like to connect with other women through arts and culture in a supportive environment, then come and meet us fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10am at St Kilda Library 🎨

We hope to see you at our next workshop on Tuesday 10 March! To learn more, contact Alice on 0448 314 343 or Adi on 0425 854 507 🥰

City Of Port Phillip ~ Port Phillip Library Service

Makia is a proud Yorta Yorta and Yolngu woman based in Melbourne. During her time at our Winja Ulupna Women’s Recovery C...
03/03/2026

Makia is a proud Yorta Yorta and Yolngu woman based in Melbourne. During her time at our Winja Ulupna Women’s Recovery Centre, Makia has been making some stunning art at every step of her healing journey. We asked this incredible artist a few questions about her work 🌟

🎨 What inspires you when creating your art?
"Art relaxes me, it fills me up when I am doing it."

🎨 You've explored so many mediums including painting, weaving, and wood burning. Do you enjoy one more than others?
"Definitely acrylic painting. It feels like therapy. I also really like to try new things and give new art styles a go."

🎨 What has creating art at Winja Ulupna taught you about yourself?
"It has taught me RESILIENCE."

🎨 If your artwork could talk, what would it say?
"Come walk through to another side with me."

Some of Makia’s work will soon be available through The Torch! Makia is also setting up an online store to sell her art, so keep an eye out on our socials for updates! Well done Makia 👏🏾

Ngwala and Dardi Munwurro - Strong Spirit invite all young people to come together for a deadly day of culture, connecti...
01/03/2026

Ngwala and Dardi Munwurro - Strong Spirit invite all young people to come together for a deadly day of culture, connection and creativity!

📅 Monday 16 March
🕙 10am - 2pm
📍 Aunty Alma’s Gathering Place

Join us for:
🔥 Smoking Ceremony
🎬 Movie screening of “In My Blood It Runs”
🍖 BBQ lunch
🎨 Arts and crafts
🧡 Yarns, community and an afternoon of culture

This is a free event and an amazing opportunity for our young mob to connect, learn and celebrate culture in a safe and supportive space. Bring your friends, bring your creativity, and we’ll see you there!

Here are some of the many wonderful faces behind our Veg Out BBQ each fortnight! A big shout out to our dedicated staff ...
27/02/2026

Here are some of the many wonderful faces behind our Veg Out BBQ each fortnight! A big shout out to our dedicated staff and awesome volunteers for their commitment to community 💛

Join us at the Veg Out Community Gardens for the next one on Monday 2 March from 11am for a feed and a yarn 🥰

Looking for a safe, supportive and culturally grounded space to connect with other women? Come join our Northern Metro W...
25/02/2026

Looking for a safe, supportive and culturally grounded space to connect with other women? Come join our Northern Metro Women’s Group - a welcoming place to yarn, create and share time together through arts and culture 🎨

📅 Every Tuesday from 10:30am
📍 14 Risley Street, Richmond VIC

Whether you’re wanting to learn something new, meet other women, or simply enjoy a relaxing morning with community, you’re welcome here 💛🖤❤️

Join us next Tuesday 3 March - light lunch and refreshments provided! For more info, contact Kyanna on 0492 924 231.

Join us TOMORROW from 11am for a deadly day of connection, good yarns and great food at our Ngwala BBQ Community Day! 🌟W...
25/02/2026

Join us TOMORROW from 11am for a deadly day of connection, good yarns and great food at our Ngwala BBQ Community Day! 🌟

We’re excited to announce our special guest Jarvis Atkinson, also known as “Chainbreaker”, who is a Yorta Yorta man known for his powerful community work, storytelling and advocacy.

Jarvis is actively involved in supporting healing and connection, running his own podcast and promoting recovery from violence, addiction and hardship.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with community in Richmond. Everyone is welcome - see poster for details! 🥳

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109 Chapel Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC
3182

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