South West Aboriginal Women's Collective

10/09/2026

Come and join the party 🎉 🎉🎉

A special edition of Mondays @ Milligan, with some of our friends from across the community joining us for the day.   Drop in for free coffee from the Dragonfly […]

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Greg Little OAM for his contributions and many achievements for our community. An amazing legacy and gift to our community. Thank you. Please take some time in congratulating Mr Little when you get a chance to. 🎉🎉🎉

07/09/2026

A big thank you to May for guiding the students at Senior High School to create such beautiful flowers for the Sorry Day Flower Project. 🌸🌸🌸

We look forward to adding these to the Art Installation to be launched at the Reconciliation Walk in Bunbury on the 22nd October 2026. 🌸🌸🌸

04/09/2026

Guided by Horses CinefestOZ Busselton doco is about to start. We are all pumped to hear our beautiful sister Juli Coffin ♥️♥️♥️Coral Woosnam Ryan Jodie Riley Wendy Mountford trevison Gaye Eacott

02/09/2026

We are proud that our local school Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School is a finalist!!

This nomination is recognition for the ongoing commitment and the work being done at every level.

Well done and thank you, we are grateful for the very important impact you are all having on our future super stars 🌟

31/08/2026

IBA's Strong Women Strong Business creates opportunities for women to strengthen their business growth. If you would like to share some of your experiences, find support, access workshops hover over the QR code to find out more information.

Or, IBA is working with Curijo to deliver a series of online workshops and an accompanying survey. These engagement activities will provide First Nations women in business with an opportunity to share their experiences, insights and aspirations, helping to inform the design and delivery of the program.

The Online workshops provide an opportunity to share experiences, priorities and ideas that will help shape the future direction of the program.
3 Sep 2026 at 12:00pm AEST and 3:00pm AEST
8 Sep 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST

Online Survey - designed to capture feedback from First Nations women who may be unable to attend a workshop but would like to contribute their views and experiences.

30/08/2026

There is so much to see at CinefestOZ 🎬 from the 29th - 6th September in the South West!

Check out the guide https://cinefestoz.com/film-submissions-line-up/filmandeventprogram/

We will be attending the Guided By Horses screening starring our good friend Professor Juli Coffin.

Guided by Horses 🐎 (https://cinefestoz.com/sessions/guided-by-horses))
A heartwarming and cinematic documentary set in the Kimberley. Amid the breathtaking vistas of the region, a groundbreaking equine sanctuary guides Aboriginal teenagers to discover reconnection and healing through life-changing bonds with horses.

There are two screenings left:

🍿5.30pm Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Busselton
🍿2.30pm Friday, 4th September 2026 - Busselton

🎟Get your tickets here https://cinefestoz.com/sessions/guided-by-horses

A few of us are going to the 2.30pm session on Friday, if you want to join us for lunch before the screening, we are making a booking at the Esplanade from 12pm. Booking under Michelle, just add yourself to our table!

🚗Reach out if you need a lift from Bunbury!

28/08/2026

A great opportunity to be a part of building a strong community in Bunbury 💟💟💟

🤝 Have your say on Bunbury's Reconciliation Action Plan 🤝

Reconciliation isn't just a word. It's a journey we take together, and we want you to help lead the way.

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a strategic framework, developed through Reconciliation Australia, that helps organisations strengthen relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The City's RAP will guide how we acknowledge Aboriginal culture and heritage, build meaningful community partnerships, and embed reconciliation into our policies, programs and everyday operations.

The City of Bunbury is developing a new RAP in partnership with Marrak Holdings, a 100% Indigenous family owned and operated business based in Bunbury, offering genuine Aboriginal engagement and consultancy guided by local Elders and community members.

We're inviting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members, organisations and partners to nominate for our RAP Working Group. This group will help guide and inform the co-design of our RAP, bringing together community representatives and local leaders to make sure it reflects community priorities and cultural integrity.

What you'll do:
✅ Represent your community's perspective
✅ Share ideas, insights and feedback
✅ Support meaningful engagement activities
✅ Help shape the City's reconciliation journey
✅ Contribute to initiatives that create lasting impact

Whether you've been involved in this space before or simply have a genuine commitment to reconciliation, we'd love to hear from you. It's a voluntary position, and a genuine opportunity to make a difference.

📅 Nominations are now open and close Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
👉 Submit your expression of interest: https://vist.ly/5geis

Got questions? Reach out to our Reconciliation and Community Partnerships team on 08 9792 7000 or [email protected]

Together, we can build a stronger, more meaningful path towards reconciliation for our community.

23/08/2026

We need South West representation…do you work in the health industry and are your passionate about health?

Do you think you have what it takes?

Nominations for the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Board are now open.

NACCHO is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) across Australia, representing SWAMS and 142 other organisations across the country in national health policy development.

SWAMS Members are eligible to apply for the positions on the NACCHO Board, including Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson.

Information about the NACCHO Board Elections has been posted to all SWAMS Members.

Nominations close early to mid September. Head to www.naccho.org.au/naccho-2026-board-elections for more information.