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The Yarning Group plays a vital role in guiding our work alongside Aboriginal communities, ensuring that culture, lived experience and community voice are embedded in every decision we make. It is made up of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, including Elders and young people. The group works alongside HUM Collaborative Governance Group and the Backbone team to support long-term social change.
Through the Yarning Group, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people work side by side to make a difference together.
Change starts when decisions are made with us.
Aunty Jemmes Handy PSM
Wiradjuri Elder/Barkindji
The Charter outlines the roles, responsibilities, authorities, and behaviour of the Hands Up Mallee Yarning Group. This charter is a living document and will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect any changes in practice as agreed by the group.
Hands Up Mallee Yarning Group planned and guided a cultural learning experience on country. The purpose was to deepen cultural understanding as well as strengthen connections across the Hands Up Mallee initiative.
Hands Up Mallee is seeking Expressions of Interest from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join our Yarning Group. The group provides cultural leadership, guidance, advocacy and oversight to ensure our work is culturally safe, strengths-based and grounded in local knowledge and ways of working.
The Yarning Group meets monthly and welcomes Elders, young people and community members who are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for children, young people and families across our region. Members are remunerated for their time, transport support is available if needed, and children are welcome at meetings.
Expressions of Interest close Friday 24 July 2026.
Download and complete the EOI form, then email it to hello@handsupmallee.com or drop it in to the Hands Up Mallee office at 93 Pine Avenue, Mildura.
