Supporting First Nations Women
About Us
We’re a sisterhood of strong courageous woman who are empowered and informed advocates, of sexual, domestic and family violence. We collectively work together to walk with our community to reclaim safe spaces and break intergenational trauma as a result of sexual, domestic and/or family violence.
Within our collective cultural strengths, we create safe spaces for healing, self-care and creativity embodying our ancient practices of yarning, weaving, dancing, singing, sharing of meals, being on country and just being together in our strength of womanhood.
We share lived experiences of trauma and survival of sexual, domestic and/or family violence. We continue to strengthen our knowledge of causes and effects of trauma, especially trauma as a direct result of violence. Our intent is to build the capacity of our women – sisters, mothers, daughters, grandmothers and aunties – within their respective families and communities.
We draw from the wisdom of our elders and sisterhood, especially our matriarchs who continue to teach, guide, support, advocate and fight for our women. We join in their aspirations to break generational trauma to raise the next generation of strong men and women who thrive in every aspects of their lives.
We have a mandate to reclaim space that continues to be dominated by non-Indigenous agencies and with respect through mutual aspirations and commitments, we strive to work as equal partners for the women for which we advocate. In this reimagined and reclaimed space, we transform every person we encounter by the love, hope and strength of our cultural practice which we continue to pass on to our next generation.
Our Vision
Fashioning the next generation of culturally resilient, strong and empowered matriarchs to pass on our cultural practices for generations to come.
Our Mission
To transform generations of families to stand strong in the love, hope and strength of our cultural practices that gives us the freedom and courage to thrive, regardless.
Our Values
Love is what binds and motivates our sisterhood.
Hope
for our next generation is the foundations of our collective visioning.
Family
is the backbone to our communities and our sisterhood are the matriarchs.
Resilience
is knowing how to bounce back and our sisterhood being there to provide the air to lift each other up.
Security is providing safety in our identity, our families, our communities and our shared spaces.
Authenticity
is being your honest self and feeling safe within the sisterhood to be your unique self.
Creativity
we live, we feel, we create, we share with our next generations.
Transparency
our sisterhood is a beacon that illuminates the darkness.
Guiding Principles
We will be accountable to our collective culture and each other in the way we speak, interact, make decisions, take action and reflect. This accountability extends to others entering our culturally safe spaces.
We value safety in all interactions and our collective culture in practice upholds this value and women’s storied being heard is fundamental to creating safety.
We apply our cultural practice in all our decisions, our practice and our communications as we know this fosters safe spaces and healthy relationships.
What We Do
Within our collective cultural strengths, we create safe spaces for healing, self-care and creativity embodying our ancient practices of yarning, weaving, dancing, singing, sharing of meals, being on country and just being together in our strength of womanhood. We advocate, uplift and encourage women and children ensuring their voices are heard, they will not be silenced.
- Weekly Group every Thursday in East Brisbane
We currently meet weekly in East Brisbane. The weekly group is a space for members and visitors to fill their cup and strengthen their resolve through culture, creativity and fun. We also use the space to collectively advocate or lobby on issues deemed important by the members. We are a safe space to access family and/or sexual violence counselling and supports.
- Providing Access to Experienced Advocates
- Capacity Building & Educational Workshops
- Weaving, Singing & Painting our stories
- Dancing, Movement & Self-Defense
- Self Care
- Healing Camps on Country
- Celebrating significant annual events
To find out more and join Ya’djin Women’s Collective healing spaces, you can call BRISSC admin on 3391 2573 or email [email protected]