Moorditj Wirrin Koolangkas (Strong Spirit Kids)
Moorditj Wirrin Koolangkas (Strong Spirit Kids)
Moorditj Wirrin Koolangkas (MWK) is an Aboriginal youth health program delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth across the metropolitan area.
The program aims to improve youths' understanding of tobacco, vaping and alcohol related harm, sexual health, healthy relationships, puberty and consent.
It supports young people to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, and to be made aware of services that help them meet their needs and goals.
Participants are provided food during each hour-long session and receive a participation certificate and information resources at the end of the program.
EMHS's Aboriginal Health Promotion Officers work with schools and organisations representatives to deliver the 6-week program free of charge.
Moorditj Wirrin Koolangkas Program recently partnered with Wadjuk Nyungar Elder Brett Collard, Wadjuk Traditional Owners Rohan Collard (Dooga Waalitj Healing) and Dylan Collard (Kalyakoorl), Swan View Senior High School, Clontarf Academy, Stars Foundation and Creativa (a video production and animation agency) to film a series of videos to showcase and strengthen promotion of the program to key stakeholders, school organisations and the wider community.
Moorditj Wirrin Koolangkas Program Videos:
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the MWK program. It highlights the importance of the program and articulates why it is essential for Aboriginal youth.
This second video below provides an overview of the MWK Program for schools interested in participating.
It outlines the program’s importance for Aboriginal youth, gives further details about the education content, and explains how schools can contact us.
It also includes an overview of the Memorandum of Understanding between EMHS and school organisations for program delivery, including information about supporting school staff, room requirements and technology needs.
Art Theme
Learning about the Six Seasons helps students understand how Aboriginal people have cared for and lived in harmony with Country for thousands of years.
Required Documents and Artwork
- Completed Artwork Submission Form
- Completed Artwork Agreement for competition entry (completed at commencement)
- Six (6) original art pieces inspired by the Six Nyungar Seasons
- Completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form for each student participant
- Selected prize initiative/category for the $2,500 school prize
Who Can Apply
- Schools located within the Perth Metropolitan area
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students aged 10–18 years
- Students must submit artwork through their school with parent/guardian consent
