Women grow stronger
INDIGENOUS women are supporting one another through struggles and inadvertently building a stronger community in Townsville.
The Upper Ross Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Group is breaking isolation and empowering women.
Danika Price and Lorna Kaddy, two group participants, said they had grown stronger and more confident since joining the group which formed last November.
“I see it as a getaway place for me,” Ms Price said. “I come here, communicate with people and make friends.
“We talk about our problems at home and write down our worries.”
Ms Kaddy said she looked forward to meetings and would encourage other women to participate. stay connected www. keymotors. com. au
The aim of the group is to strengthen ties between local women by bringing them together to discuss common challenges and take part in social activities.
These challenges include financial stress, loneliness, connections with crime and anti- social behaviour or other personal issues.
“It’s a great opportunity to … build some really important relationships and to bond over common obstacles,” Townsville Stronger Communities Action Group coordinator Inspector Glenn Doyle said.
In recognition of this year’s NAIDOC Week theme of “Because of her, we can!”, participants are celebrating the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women by creating scrapbooks about their own personal journeys and highlighting women who have inspired and paved the way for them.