Youth Empowerment Program
What is the Youth Empowerment Program?
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) provides wraparound support for Bundjalung youth (15-17 years) through a culturally embedded framework centered on deep connection to Country.
Weaving together cultural strengthening, traditional skills, therapeutic support, and positive mentorship, Jagun YEP helps young people build resilience, identity and purpose.
Participants receive real world, hands on, group experience and an opportunity to open pathways toward a career in caring for Country.
Key Activities
Activities include:
Cultural burning techniques
Build a foundation of personal awareness
Learn skills in bushland management
Cultural connection with traditional knowledge holders
Mentoring support
Professional development and career guidance
Culture camp
How You Can Be Involved
Are you 15-17 years old? Get some real world, hands on experience on Country while reconnecting with your roots in the Youth Empowerment Program.
This program is for mob to connect with Culture and Country, build confidence, explore career pathways, and receive mentoring and support.
We will support you with:
Securing ID
Work experience
Finding employment
Getting into a training course
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government.