Workshops at the Hub, Ashmont

Aunty Kath Withers, Aboriginal Elder of the Wiradjuri people and the Colourful Dreaming Program at Junee Correctional Centre, has come one step closer to helping children in the Wagga Wagga region reconnect with their cultural heritage.

Aunty Kath has commenced holiday and after school workshops at the Hub at Ashmont for children and adolescents who have shown interest in this reconnection. Wagga Wagga Council has generously supported this program by providing the venue.

The first workshops were held during the last school holidays in April and are open to children aged from 8 to 16 years of age. The children experience a renewed connection to the community while learning more about the rich culture of the Wiradjuri people, creating artwork in a diversity of media.

This has led to a series of after-school workshops held each Tuesday at 4.00pm for children aged from 12 to 16 years. In addition to art and craft these workshops also include a survival cooking program which teaches the participants how to make use of common pantry items.

Local merchants Officeworks Wagga Wagga, Spotlight Wagga Wagga, IGA Ashmont and Ashmont Butchery have supported these activities providing some of the materials for the children’s use.

You can also help with these workshops by making an online donation.

For more information, phone SHINE for Kids on 02 9714 3000.