NSW South Coast Kids Shed

In disadvantaged communities there is sometimes a generational overhang in which young children at primary school do not have the guidance that is needed to help them when they encounter life problems. This then turns into a vicious circle that carries on into adolescence and adulthood. This project is about creating a way for young people to get back on track and to find a good pathway through life and learning. The shed will give young people  the opportunity to repair bicycles, skateboards and to learn about road safety. There will also be an emphasis on food, gardening, horticulture, bush foods and medicines. 

Goals

  • Re-engagement
  • Cultural development
  • Social and community skills
  • Plugging a gap between home and school
  • Creating a place for elders to influence young people

Finance and Support

A sum of $20,000 is required for the building materials for the shed. Volunteer labour will be used to construct the shed. Traiditional material will be gathered for the mia mia/gunya and this will be provided by the elders committee and mentors of the project.

Mentors and Leaders

This project will be lead by Habitat Personnel in partnership with East Nowra Primary School and the Shoalhaven Yuin and the Indigenous people who have come to reside in the Shoalhaven over time.

Project description: 
$20,000 is needed to build a shed for woodwork, metal working, tinkering with small motors, fixing bicycles and artwork in the grounds of East Nowra Primary School. This project is targetted at year 5 & 6 and children who, for a variety of reasons, are not comfortable in a classroom. The activities will be under the supervision of an Aboriginal mentor who will be a role model and supporter for the children. The project will be a model for other schools and regions.
Lead Organisation: 
Habitat Personnel, East Nowra Primary School
Lead WWW: 
www.habitatpersonnel.com.au

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Project partners, supporters, mentors, volunteers
Current Partners: 
Habitat Personnel, East Nowra Primary School
Currency Type: 
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Region: 
Nowra, Shoalhaven, NSW
Campaign link: 
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Campaign summary: 
We want to create a kids shed for Aboriginal kids in all of the NSW South Coast Primary Schools. $20,000 is needed to build a shed for woodwork, metal working, tinkering with small motors, fixing bicycles and artwork in the grounds of East Nowra Primary School. This project is targetted at year 5 & 6 and children who, for a variety of reasons, are not comfortable in a classroom. The activities will be under the supervision of an Aboriginal mentor who will be a role model and supporter for the children. The project will be a model for other schools and regions.
Campaign ID: 
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