Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op

04/01/2026

Looking for culturally safe support?

Our Social & Emotional Wellbeing team offers services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, our services include:

• Counselling & psychology
• Drug & alcohol support and dual-diagnosis help
• Stolen Generations / “Bringing Them Home” assistance
• Cultural mentoring & community engagement

We believe in respect, choice and working alongside you to set wellness and recovery goals.
Call us on 03 5277 0044 to get started via referral from our health clinic.

01/01/2026

Wathaurong is running a Stand-up Paddle Boarding session on Wednesday, 7 January.

A chance for mob to get out on the water, try something new and enjoy good vibes with community.

Bring family or friends and ride the waves with us. It's beginner-friendly! https://wathaurong.org.au/events/stand-up-paddle-boarding/

30/12/2025

Come work with us at Wathaurong!

At Wathaurong, you’ll work with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisation, one of the largest employers of First Nations people in the Greater Geelong region.

Whether you’re Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal, there are roles where you can contribute to culture, community and service delivery.

Listen in as Bruce and his apprentices, TJ and Leon from the maintenance team, talk about their roles and responsibilities at Wathaurong.

28/12/2025

Surfing at Bancoora Beach

Join us for a deadly day on the waves with Wathaurong and Surfing Victoria! This fun, beginner-friendly surfing session is a great opportunity to hang out with friends and enjoy some waves. Boards and good vibes provided. Just bring yourself!

January 9th, 3pm-5pm Bancoora Beach

Perfect for young mob wanting to try something new and make memories this summer. https://wathaurong.org.au/events/surfs-up-with-karroong-kanyool-surfing-vic/

24/12/2025

From everyone here at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Please have a happy and safe time with mob, family and friends, and we will see you in the new year. 🎄🎅🏻 🖤💛❤️

22/12/2025

What an amazing weekend we had recently at the Stepping Stones to Deadliness festival at Steampacket Gardens for Mental Health Month.

Thank you to everyone who was involved in organising and running the day, and thank you to everyone who turned up to the event!

Here are some pics from the day 🖤💛❤️

19/12/2025

Looking for something to do with the kids over the school holidays? The Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre January program is here!
Everyone is welcome to come along to the weekly Smoking Ceremonies, every Monday morning starting at 9:30am.
There are daily activities suitable for different age groups, and most activities are open to all allies, with the exception of the Boomerang Painting and Throwing Workshop on Thursday 22nd January which is a mob only session (there is another one open to anyone on Tuesday 13th January!)

All sessions (except weekly Smoking Ceremonies) are limited to 25 people per session, so make sure you register your attendance by emailing reception@wathaurongcc.org.au or call the Centre on 03 4252 8777.

Looking for something to do with the kids over the school holidays? Our Booln Booln Cultural Centre January program is here!

Everyone is welcome to come along to our weekly Smoking Ceremonies, every Monday morning starting at 9:30am.

There are daily activities suitable for different age groups, and most activities are open to all allies, with the exception of the Boomerang Painting and Throwing Workshop on Thursday 22nd January which is a mob only session (there is another one open to anyone on Tuesday 13th January!)

All sessions (except weekly Smoking Ceremonies) are limited to 25 people per session, so please make sure you register your attendance by emailing reception@wathaurongcc.org.au or call us on 03 4252 8777.

17/12/2025

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op will be closed over the Christmas period, with our last day of operation being Friday 19th December, 2025. Our offices will re-open on Monday 5th January, 2026.

During the office closure, please use the emergency numbers below if you need support in any area.

For medical emergencies, call 000.
If you need a doctor but it is not an emergency, call 13 SICK (13 74 25) or the National Home Doctors Service – 137 425

For mental health support, call:
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
or Barwon Health Mental Health services – 1300 094 187
or Yarning Safe n Strong – 1800 95 95 63 or 13YARN

Family violence support: Safe Steps – 1800 015 188

Homelessness support: Opening Doors – 1800 825 955

For ACJP (Aboriginal Community Justice Panel) support for someone who has been taken into custody: 0438 739 613.

For food support, visit the Feed Geelong website (www.feedgeelong.org.au) for a list of organisations that are open over the Christmas break.

Wishing all you mob a deadly Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

16/12/2025

Are you aged between 14 and 28 and keen to find employment? Maybe you're looking to change jobs?

On Friday 23rd January 2026, drop in to the Karroong Kanyool Youth Hub (20A Forster Street, Norlane) between 11am and 1pm to have a feed and come yarn with some deadly people about jobs and opportunities for young mob.

We will have employers and job providers around to let you know what jobs and courses are available now for you to apply for.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=QMr9u5WCnkSTV_UlYs-Sk1CBFRJDabRFjSp5sPYSMplURENIWjZXT0tDRUhKVEpTRU9NT1RVVTJSTC4u&route=shorturl

Any questions, email youth@wathaurong.org.au

15/12/2025

Stay strong for family and culture. A regular health check is one of the easiest ways to catch issues early, stay on top of meds, and link in with supports when you need them.

While Morgan Street is temporarily closed for redevelopment, services are running at:
GP appointments: 10–12 Albert St, Geelong West (near the Town Hall & Library)
Koorie Maternity Services & Maternal Child Health: Karroong Kanyool Youth Hub, 20A Forster St, Geelong West
Colac: Our GPs visit once a week

Transport assistance available if you need help getting to appointments

Book: Call (03) 5277 0044 (Mon–Fri, 9:00am–4:30pm). If you haven’t had your check this year, now’s a great time. 🖤💛❤️

15/12/2025

CASUAL RETAIL POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre is growing, and they are looking for reliable, friendly people to join the retail shop team!

No experience needed, just a great attitude, reliability and willingness to learn in a culturally supportive environment.

This role is a great opportunity for young people wanting to learn customer service, build confidence, retail skills, team work and workplace responsibility.

🖤 Casual Shifts
💛 Perfect first-job experience
❤️Be part of sharing and celebrating First Nations culture

To apply or learn more, email Booln Booln Cultural Centre at reception@wathaurongcc.org.au

14/12/2025

CELEBRATING OUR DEADLY EARLY YEARS TEAM!

Last month, at the Victorian Early Years Awards, the award for Improving Access and Participation in Early Learning was handed to the team from VACSAL, in partnership with all Aboriginal Best Start sites, including our own Wathaurong Mingo Waloom Best Start program.

This is such a deadly achievement for the team, and it’s a reflection of the powerful work we do together in community.

Congratulations to all involved in the Best Start program on their recognition and support of our kids and families in community!