Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation Services
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) has dedicated itself to developing the strength, health, confidence and leadership of Warlpiri youth since 1993. The program aims to promote positive and meaningful future pathways for all young Warlpiri people.
Jaru Pirjirdi (Strong Voices) Youth Developmental Project
A youth development and leadership program as well as an after-care project to assist at risk indigenous young people living in Yuendumu to build positive futures beyond substance abuse.
Mount Theo Respite Outstation
Provides a traditional program to assist people with anyproblems including substance abuse, petrol sniffing, suicidal thoughts or those who are victims of domestic violence. The program particularly assists Walpiri indigenous children, young people and adults.
Outreach Program
Provides diversionary and youth development activities for the Warlpiri communities of Willowra, Nyirrpi and Lajamanu. The Program includes WETT Youth & Media Project. The model focuses initially on diversionary activities for indigenous young people.
Project-based media workshops focus on developing interesting youth & media opportunities for young people as a diversion from at-risk behaviours.
Higher-end media training and activities focus on employment options and media products for use in indigenous communities and the wider community.
The Program includes Willowra Youth Development Program, Lajamanu Youth Development Program and Nyirrpi Youth Development Program.
Vacation Care
Various holiday programs assist parents by providing recreational activities for primary-school children.
The service particularly assists indigenous families.Warra Warra Kanyi Youth Counselling & MentoringService A community-based youth counselling and mentoring service operating from the remote Warlpiri community of Yuendumu.
Yuendumu Youth Program
Offers a range of youth activities to promote health and wellbeing for children and young people in Yuendumu.
