Oyster Tribe’s
Healing Program
“Ensuring no one is left behind” – Creating a future where Aboriginal women and girls are culturally connected, emotionally healthy, economically empowered, and living free from violence and disadvantage.
Program’s Core Objectives
The programs operate on the principle that cultural connection is the foundation of healing – when people are strong in their identity and connected to Country, they have the resilience to overcome challenges and thrive.
- Reconnect participants to Country, traditional healing practices, and cultural knowledge
- Strengthen cultural identity and pride in Aboriginal heritage
- Preserve and pass on traditional practices to younger generations
For more information may contact Pooja Upasna at (02) 5858 4029 or send us an email at admin@oystertribe.org.au
Our Programs: Three Path to Healing
Empowering Aboriginal Women and Girls Through Culture
Three culturally grounded pathways to healing and empowerment:
Monthly workshops and one-on-one mentorship provide opportunities for women to deepen their connection to culture, address trauma through traditional healing practices, and develop essential life skills. This program fosters self-awareness, strengthens cultural identity, and promotes emotional wellbeing.
Meaning “Women’s Healing Place” in Wiradjuri language, DGP provides a dedicated residential space where women can access culturally appropriate therapies, engage in group healing sessions, and build supportive relationships with peers and mentors. This immersive experience allows for deeper healing and fosters a strong sense of community.
This component focuses on the specific needs of young women aged 16-25, providing early intervention and prevention strategies to address intergenerational trauma, promote identity development, and foster healthy relationships. By empowering young women, Oyster Tribe aims to break cycles of disadvantage and support the next generation of leaders.
The world is an Oyster lets find your pearl
Whether it’s exploring new opportunities, building skills, or connecting with your community, every step brings you closer to discovering the brilliance that lies within you.
Program Models and Activities:
The healing programs aim to foster positive relationships between Aboriginal women, girls, and their communities while developing cooperative partnerships with traditional healing practices, cultural knowledge holders, and local support services.
Weaving Our Way to Wellbeing (WOWW) model
This model provides safe cultural connection and healing services for Aboriginal women across 12 NSW communities. It includes monthly workshops focusing on traditional healing practices, storytelling, and life skills development.
Murungidyal Centre model
This model offers a safe and culturally appropriate residential healing space for Aboriginal women experiencing family violence, providing intensive support for at least six weeks.
Soulful Steps Healing Model
This model focuses on Aboriginal girls and young women aged 10-17 and their families, providing culturally grounded early intervention services. It includes group sessions, one-on-one mentoring, family therapy, and cultural camps designed to strengthen cultural identity, emotional intelligence, and family relationships.
Major Partners
Corporate Partner
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The scale of the problem
87%
of Aboriginal women experience family violence at some point in their lives – nearly double the rate of non-Indigenous women
Ready to start your healing journey? Our Aboriginal-led programs provide safe, culturally appropriate support for women and girls across NSW.
3 in 4
Aboriginal children in out-of-home care could be prevented with proper family support and healing programs
38,300
Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness in Australia, with women and children disproportionately affected
Media Inquiriese
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Admin@oystertribe.com.au
Call Us
(02) 5858 4029
Objectives and Outcomes:
The healing programs are designed to align with and achieve “Closing the Gap” priorities, specifically targeting multiple goals including reducing family violence by 50%, improving mental health outcomes, and strengthening cultural connections. By 2031, our programs aim to contribute to closing critical gaps in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing across generations.
Download Our Reasorces
Our resource library offers culturally grounded materials to support your healing journey and cultural connection. From program guides to wellness resources, each document is created with respect for traditional knowledge and contemporary needs of Aboriginal women, families, and communities.
Safe Aboriginal Youth Program
Download our resources and learn more about our programs.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
Oyster Care is committed to providing exceptional support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Our comprehensive range of services includes Support Employment.
The program is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls. We welcome participants at all stages of their cultural journey, from those deeply connected to Country to those just beginning to explore their Aboriginal identity.
We support Aboriginal women and girls across all life stages, with age-appropriate activities and approaches. Programs are tailored for children, teenagers, young women, and Elders, recognizing the unique needs at each life stage.
Cultural safety is foundational to our program. We ensure this through:
- Aboriginal women leading all program activities
- Community Elder guidance and oversight
- Culturally appropriate spaces and practices
- Respect for individual cultural backgrounds and experiences
- Traditional protocols and customs integrated throughout
No prior cultural knowledge is required. Our program welcomes women and girls at all stages of their cultural journey. We provide gentle, respectful guidance for those reconnecting with culture and deeper exploration for those already connected.
Our Partnership Stories
Bridging the Gap Together: Oyster Hub, Oyster Care, and Oyster Tribe – [Duplicated]
A didgeridoo’s soulful melody drifts through the air, a testament to the rich culture thriving in an Aboriginal community nestled in regional NSW. But beneath ...
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(02) 5858 4029
Email & FAQS
connect@oystertribe.org.au
Head Office
5 Fleet St, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Regional Office
99 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW 2830
