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    Babana Men's Group  
     
   
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    Babana; Redfern Aboriginal men's group  

from the website

http://www.babana.org.au

Babana means 'Brother' in the Dharug language. 

BABANA was formed by local Aboriginal men in early 2006 to provide Aboriginal men with opportunities to network, discuss issues affecting local men, meet other Aboriginal men’s groups and do projects which benefit the Redfern-Waterloo community.

The vision of this Aboriginal men's group  is 'Support, enable and empower’ Aboriginal men and their families in their community.

New members are welcome.
Contact: Mark Spinks 0402 567 473

 

Programs have included:

·         Family Days on the Block - inspired by Shane Phillips, highlighting an anti drug position.

 

·         Event at Sydney Town Hall  e.g. Carer's week, Seniors Week,  World Indigenous Day.

 

·         Joint International Research Project with Aboriginal Medical Service, Babana and University of NSW for Aboriginal researcher positions to increase the capacity of Aboriginal people to conduct social research and to examine the role of resilience.

 

·         Gatherings at Shark Island, Clarke Island and Rodd island  e.g. over 100 men

 

·         Men's Health and Well being days on Rodd Island 20/3/08 with over 100 men attending. - preventative health info, general health stalls, healing, nutrition and healing workshops.

 

·         Supporting Probation and parole clients of the Walking Together program to gain work experience via the Tribal Warrior association.

 

·          Family violence forums bringing community leaders, officials and local residents together to work proactively together for positive solutions.

 

·         Support for youth to be trained and to build canoes to lead the Tall Ships on Survival Day.

 

·         Cultural trips involving members and elders, liaising with other men's groups.

 

·         Ongoing representation and consultancy with police regarding community relations.

 

·         Encouraging the private sector to bring Certificate II training courses into Redfern .

 

·         No Drugs on the Block campaign - , walk-arounds creating awareness.

 

·         Coloured diggers march and service ANZAC Day

     
   
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