Our Programs
Access & Support
What is Mullum Mullum Aboriginal Gathering Place?
Staying independent, safe and well at home is important; but finding the right services to help can be complicated. Our Access and Support staff can work with you to access the services that meet your needs and goals.
What Access and Support can do for you:
- Referral and application to Aged and Disability services: for people under 50 (NDIS or HACC PYP) and for people over 50 (My Aged Care- CHSP, Home Care Packages, Respite, Residential aged care) to access services:
- To keep you well and independent
- Personal care and health services (nursing and allied health)
- Shopping and cooking Domestic assistance, eg cleaning
- To keep you safe in your home
- Home maintenance and modifications
- Assistive aids and equipment eg shower chair or rails
- To keep you connected
- Social support groups
- Transport
- To keep you well and independent
- Link to services and support to fill in forms eg Legal services, Centrelink, Health services, Housing, Half price taxi cards etc.
- Organise, attend and transport to appointments
- Support to make informed decisions and receive medical treatment
For more information please contact
Kerry Williams Phone: 9725 2166
Email: programs@mmigp.org.au
Arts & Craft Group
Your Creativity At Best!
Wednesday weekly during the school term between 10am-2pm
A chance to practice and express your creativity through arts and craft activities!
Please contact Jodi on jodi.philpott@mmigp.org.au for more information and how to get involved.
Planned Activity Group (PAG) / Social Support Program
Welcome to the Planned Activity Group (PAG) / Social Support Program.
In this group we aim to support our:
- Elders;
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander members of our community who are over 50 years of age.
in a safe and culturally appropriate way.
What is the PAG & Social Support Program?
The Planned Activity Group (PAG)/Social Support Program’s purpose is to;
- To promote social support, connection and inclusion through fun, social gatherings
- to assist and support you to maintain an independent healthy lifestyle in a culturally appropriate manner
- to connect you with Aboriginal Elders, your community and your culture
- Provide advocacy and support for every Aboriginal elder living in the EMR community
All enquiries please contact Marc Williams – Planned Activity Group / Social Support Coordinator on elderspag@mmigp.org.au
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Aboriginal Women’s Yarning Circle
Program Overview
The Women’s Group is aimed at promoting healthy well-being by connecting women to their cultural roots and provides social activities for Aboriginal Women within the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The Women’s Group participate in a range of cultural activities at MMAGP as well as getting out and about together. This is an opportunity to come together, share your stories, express your ideas and connect in a sacred and safe environment. Our Women’s Group provides a culturally safe environment for our women to make meaningful connections and develop their skills and hobbies.
Please contact Kerry: programs@mmigp.org.au OR Kate: kate.miller@mmigp.org.au
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Men’s Group
Program Overview
The Men’s group is for Aboriginal men, within the EMR. This program has been developed to support Aboriginal men within the EMR, strengthen their culturally identity and strengthen their families and community. The men gather in an informal and relaxed environment to undertake social activities such as day trips, men’s cultural activities, or just to catch up, have a feed and have a yarn.
Focus groups based on culture, recreation and education are the core basis of engaging the men. MMAGP’s men’s group also builds linkages to other Aboriginal men’s group around the region, state and nation. We envisage the men’s group can provide support and mentorship to other programs operating from MMAGP such as the Youth, Elders and Women’s group.
Our Men’s group meet weekly on Thursday between 4pm-6pm. Please see our calendar of events for more information.
If you would like to join or learn more about our Men’s Group, please contact our Men’s Worker Peta on
0400 752 165 or email peta.koopmans@mmigp.org.au
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Aunty Jackie’s Pantry
Aunty Jackie’s Pantry Overview
MMAGP has established a community controlled and managed pantry run by staff and volunteers which is a resounding success. This unique program is based on an energy exchange model and distributes fresh produce amongst other essentials that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Our pantry not only provides food relief to the community but also acts as a form of community engagement and educational platform. Our Foodbank provides a platform for knowledge sharing, health promotion and empowers our community to take control of their wellbeing.
In addition to our wonderful volunteers, MMAGP receive incredible support and ongoing commitment from Empower and Foodbank Australia. MMAGP also receives donations from various generous organisations and individuals and continue to fundraise to support this initiative.
MMAGP’s Foodbank (now Aunty Jackie’s Pantry) was the recipient of an award in the past – Program Leadership and Innovation from the Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (convened by Aboriginal Issues Unit within the Department of Justice). MMAGP was also nominated for the Statewide award in the same category.
Aunty Jackie’s Pantry is available for all Aboriginal community members, their partners, families and carers who reside in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
If you would like more information please contact our Pantry Co-ordinator Tuesday & Wednesday between 9am-5pm or email Elishia at elishia.hellier@mmigp.org.au
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Youth Group
Youth Programs
Our youth programs are designed to create a safe, inviting, nurturing and fun environment for young people to connect with other aboriginal youth; all while learning about culture and developing skills that help them in their cultural, social, emotional and many other areas of development. We invite all aboriginal young people into the space regardless of where they are at on their journey in hopes to grow and learn together.
Keep an eye out on our socials and monthly calendar for special events and programs that all are welcome to come along to!
Youth Culture Group
Every fortnight on Wednesday our Youth Culture Group for young people aged 6-12yrs will run from 4:30-6pm.
These sessions are for youth to connect with other Koori kids, connect with culture and generally have fun.
We offer:
- Youth Support
- Holiday Programs
- Weekly Cultural Groups
- Targeted Workshops
- Camps
- Incursions and Excursions
And much more
Youth Pathways
Weekly on Thursday from 5-7pm aimed at young people aged 13-17yrs.
We cover skills needed to enter adult hood which include:
- Resume Writing
- Learning Digital and IT Skills
- How to be interview ready
- Ways to over come barriers in the workplace
- Networking with other youth and different external agencies
For the Young Adults we have dinners on every other Wednesday night, usually with the Elders, we also run special workshops and outings.
Alongside our two main groups we host family and friend events, take on different fun nights, holiday fun for young people and promote immersion into culture and getting involved with MMAGPs other programs where appropriate.
If you would like to enquire about registrations or learn more information, please contact us on (03) 9725 2166 or email jessilee.hume@mmigp.org.au
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Yeng Gali Mullum
Program Overview
Yeng Gali Mullum is a singing and story-telling group that initially started off as a casual singing group but is now performing as a Choir group at various events. All of the singers, instrumentalists and tech supports are volunteers and the choir consists of both Victorian Aboriginal Community and non-Aboriginal Community. Those who join the singing group are provided with an experience to sing within the group in either First Languages or in Australian English. Yeng Gali Mullum is an open and accepting group and invites community and friends of all experience levels to join and have fun!
Please email mmigp@mmigp.org.au if you are interested in being involved.