June 2015

HICSA’S SEASONAL

NEWSLETTER

Healesville Indigenous

Community Services

Association

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY

The Board of the Healesville Indigenous Community

Services Association Incorporated would like to

acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the

Wurundjeri, and pay respects to their Elders past and

present.

We would also like to acknowledge those peoples, in-

cluding Elders, who came to live on Wurundjeri land

from all over Australia as a result of dispossession from

their homelands, and in more recent times through

choice.

We will strive to uphold a cultural respect model that

further includes and strengthens all our people, stories,

traditions and culture for now and future generations

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HICSA Reflec-

tions

Programs &

events

Community

luncheon dates

Men's business

NAIDOC week

events

1ABadger Creek Road Healesville Victoria 3777

Phone: 5962 2940 Fax: 5962 3039

E-mail: admin@hicsa.org.au

RECONCILIATION WEEK

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Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with

Hicsa & Inspiro hosted a wonderful event to

celebrate Reconciliation Week.

The main topic of the event was Indigenous

ways of knowing. Aunty Joy Wandin Mur-

phy opened with a moving Welcome to

Country. Robert Bamblett showed his did-

gerdoo skills, Jamie Thomas guided the au-

dience through a Wayapa Wuurk visualisa-

tion meditation exploring being connected

to country and place!

Professor Mick Dodson was the key note

speaker and he spoke of colonisation and the effects that are still felt to-

day. A discussion panel then took question from the audience. Themes

of culture, passing on stories emerged while discussing what have influ-

enced them as individuals . The event was sold out! A sign of the im-

portant part we can all play in true reconciliation!

Speakers included; Prof Mick

Dodson, Brooke Collins, Rose

Soloman, Jamie Thomas,

Anne Jenkins, Cr. Fiona

McAllister & Garry Detez.

Well done to Garry Detez for

organising the event!

Beyond blue bus

You may have seen the

beyond blue bus in

Healesville last month

promoting and building

awareness around de-

pression, anxiety and

mental health issues.

There was over 200 local

organisations, business

and community mem-

bers who attended to

show their support to

those who have or may

be experiencing mental

health.

Thank you to lions club

of Healesville for the in-

vitation and reminding

us all that community

connections really do

matter!

If you or someone you

know are experiencing

feelings of depression or

anxiety contact beyond

blue by visiting their

website

Beyond blue:

www.beyoundblue.org.au

BUSH TUCKER GATHERING.

The HICSA & Knox Bush Tucker groups came to together to share, learn

and explore the Coranderrk Bushland at the Healesville Sanctuary. The

two groups shared how they had approached a Bush Tucker Program.

The group saw many local species which were edible.

Some of these included: kangaroo apple, bracken fern, water ribbon and

various species of fungi. We were blessed to see a few kangaroos!

A yummy bush tucker inspired lunch was cooked up by Colin Atkinson

which included; kangaroo burgers,

warrigal green salad, lemon myrtle

& wattleseed cake. Thanks to

Vanessa & the Knox group for a

wonderful day!

View photos on HICSA website or Facebook page-

www.facebook.com/hicsahealesville Or visit http://www.hicsa.org.au/

5TH BIRTHDAY CELERBRATIONS

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After 5 years of dedication, passion and

commitment HICSA was able to reflect and

celebrate in style at the

HICSA Double Celebration event held in

April 2015 at Healesville's Memorial Hall.

The night involved reflecting on HICSA’s journey over the

past 5 years, honouring those that helped and supported us along the

way as well as launching our publications and dvd’s that were produced

as a result of our program delivery in 2014.

MC for the night was the wonderful Garry Detez and featured amazing

performances by the Dardee Balagamdail dance group.

The night officially commenced with a beautiful Welcome to Country from

Wurundjeri Elder Allan Wandin followed by passionate & informative

speeches from two of our partner organisation, Karyn McPeak (CEO of

Inspiro), Fiona McAllister (Yarra Rangers Council Ryrie ward

Counsellor & HICSA treasurer), Fiona Mawson (HICSA board

member), Anne Jenkins (Executive Officer Health Promotion

HICSA) and Doseena Fergie (HICSA president).

Thank you to everyone who attended, for all your involvement with

HICSA over the years and all your kind words expressed on the night.

The Knowledge

and Resource

HUB

Now open

Community can come in

to access the internet

from one of our 10 com-

puters located at

HICSA , photocopying

and printing facility's

are also available.

There is no bookings re-

quired and opening

hours are between

10:00-4:00

Tuesday, Wednesday

& Thursday

The hub offers regular

work skills & accredited

training including -

Food Safety

First Aid

Centrelink info ses-

sions

RSA certificates and

many more .

Simply call, email or

drop into HICSA to reg-

ister your interest or to

find out when the next

training session will be

held. For enrolment and

booking enquiries call

HICSA.

HICSA PROGRAMS IN 2015

Today Tomorrow Yesterday-

The program will focus on family history and developing

reaching skills. It is an opportunity for individuals to re-

search their own family history and produce a photo

book. Come & share your story! Every Wednesday 9:30-11:30

Bush Tucker-

Grow it, harvest it, cook it, serve it, share it, and best of all

EAT IT! If you are interested in local plants & learning

about their traditional uses, then this program is for you!!

Every Tuesday 10am-2pm

Women's business–

Women's art group will be held every Monday at HICSA.

Materials are provided including paints & canvases.

Monday’s 10am-2pm

Men's business-

Men’s Group is an event that is organized by men for

men. The concept of the activities is to participate in an

ongoing group outing/ meeting every second Friday to so-

cialize with other group members within the community.

The outing ranges from normal social gathering to play

pool, to an amazing Heritage Aboriginal walk down at

Fitzroy and the Hills. Refer to page 7 for more details

No programming during school holidays

All programs will resume in Term 3 from July 13th .

YOUTH PROGRAMS/EVENTS

Deadly safe driving- People are able to gain their 120 hours of driv-

ing experience in the HICSA car and trained mentor driver. Provided

on an organized day, to suit both driver and student. There is no

charge for this program , however there is a waiting list due to popular

demand.

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WHATS HAPPENING AT HICSA IN

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Community

luncheon dates

February 11t

March11th

April 8th

May 13th

June 10th

July 8th

August 12th

September 9th

October 14th

November 11th

December 9th

HICSA holds a Community

Luncheon every 2nd Wednesday

of the month, starting at

12.30pm.

It’s a great way to find out about what

HICSA is doing and a chance for you to provide ideas and

suggestions about future programs and community needs.

We have a number of service providers come along to in-

form the community in a friendly, welcome environment,

about what they do for and offer Community.

A huge thank you to the amazing hosts of the

HICSA Community luncheons this year!

NAIDOC Community lunch, Family day and Local

Art Exhibition

HICSA NAIDOC Celebrations.

Wednesday, July 8th

10am - 2pm

1A Badger Creek Rd Healesville

Opening of Art Exhibition, Dreamtime Stories,

Lunch, Painting & Craft Workshops ,Basket

Weaving and much more.

We are now fully

booked for the rest of

2015!

Thank you to the organisa-

tions & services providers

that have booked a HICSA

community luncheon to

host. We look forward to

seeing what you “bring to

the table” next month!

If you & your organisation

are interested in hosting a

community lunch in 2016

HICSA is now taking

bookings.

This is a great opportunity

for service providers to

meet great and eat with

the local community.

Centrelink information session

A Centrelink information and online sign up session will be held in HICSA’s resource HUB.

By signing up for Centrelink online services you will be able save time, avoid the queues and

still have all your Centrelink needs taken care of.

Call HICSA for more info on–59622940

Tucker Bag

Every Tuesday & Thursday between 1pm-5pm you can come down to HICSA to pick up

a free food parcel that is full of fruit, veg, herbs, pantry items, a range of breads, lunch rolls &

much more!

This is all made possible thanks to Second Bite ,Coles Healesville and our amazing volunteers

both big and small! There are no eligibility requirements however we do recommend that you

call the day before or get in before 4pm as stock is limited! So come down to pick up a parcel

for yourself or a friend.

Every Tuesday & Thursday between 1pm-5pm

WHATS HAPPENING AY HICSA IN 2015

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HICSA RESOURCE PACK

The pack contains:

An Indigenous history of Healesville booklet

An Indigenous history of Healesville poster

Bush Tucker Book

The HICSA resource pack was developed in response to individuals & or-

ganisations coming to HICSA for information about our local Aboriginal

community.

Some of the HICSA programs past and current have contributed to some

of these publications and we thank the participants and staff for their

contribution

For more information & to place an order contact

Brooke Collins at HICSA -5962 2940 -programcoordinator@hicsa.org.au

COST:

$5 Aboriginal community members

$20 for organisations (Plus postage & handling)

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Friday June 12th-Snooker at Rack em Up: A game of pool has always been the best guy’s hang

out ever invented beside the pub. It is a chance to have A friendly competition, filled with the art sense of rivalry

matches. Even though it is fun, there will be a winner and a loser and WINNERS will get a brilliant prize. So…..

Forget about what I said about friendly matches, it’s ON…..

Friday June 19th- Blokes Day at the Movies: Outside cinema experience; where we will

have a list of movies that you would like to watch, Take the big bus out and watch a movie out in the

OPEN. If you have done it before then you know what I’m talking about, if not then here is your

chance to make history. It is an experience like no other. Time will be available closer to the date

Friday July 3rd-10 Pin Bowling/Mini Golf: On this day, we will be heading to either activity

all depending on the majority votes. Lunch will be supplied with both events and transport. The event

will start at 11 and finishes when everyone is set and done. Winner will receive the ultimate prize and

it’s not only bragging rights.

Mini Golf @ 363 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 including Lunch Or

10pin Bowling @ 25 Fletcher road Chirnside park with lunch from the cafe

Friday July 17th- Hill Workshop Or Social Inclusion & Wellbeing Men's Shed

Friday July 31st- Aboriginal Heritage Walk: Journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin na-

tion and explore their rich and thriving culture on this walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Experience a traditional smoking ceremony with an Indigenous guide and discover traditional uses of

plants for food, tools and medicine. 11am – 12.30pm with lunch

William Rickets' Sanctuary : Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts

Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquility, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculp-

tures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contem-

plation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. Many travel across the world to visit this place

time and time again .

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: HICSA 1A Badger Creek Rd Healesville

(All meeting before every activity will be held at HICSA)

Starting Time:10:00am -3:00pm

Tel: 042 721 3497 or 03 59571100,

E-mail: jay.ibrahim@easternhealth.org.au or DesSmith@easternhealth.org.au

HICSA /EASTERN HEALTH MENS GROUP

MEET THE TEAM AT HICSA

Board members

As per our rules of Associa-

tion, The Association shall

maintain a minimum 51%

Indigenous representation

on the Committee of Man-

agement.

We have had some changes to

the HICSA Board for 2014/15.

We would like to thank you all

for a productive year.

Board Members:

President: Doseena Fergie

Vice President:

Robynne White

Secretary: Jan Mahoney

Treasurer:

Cr Fiona McAllister

Committee Members:

Gail Crozier

Brooke Collins

Fiona Mawson

Lifetime Member:

Aunty Dot Peters

HICSA Staff

HICSA employs and is run

by 5 Indigenous women -

Anne Jenkins:

Executive Officer Health

Promotion

Kirsty Savage:

Business Coordinator

Brooke Collins:

Program Coordinator

Talia Gulpilil:

Youth Engagement Worker

Sara Renouf:

Administration Coordinator

1ABadger Creek Road Healesville

PO Box 597 Healesville

Victoria

3777

Phone: 5962 2940

Fax: 5962 3039

E-mail: manager@hicsa.org.au

Respect, Caring and Sharing

Volunteer with us!

Currently HICSA is looking

for volunteers to assist with

our Driving Deadly & Safe

Program.

We provide the vehicle, you provide the

support!

If you have regular free time available

and would like to support L plat drivers

to gain experience on our roads, con-

tact HICSA

Employment opportunity corner

Men’s Healing Support Worker (full time) Eastern Metropolitan Re-

gion, Victoria- Experienced in the family violence sector or related area; you

will have an excellent understanding of Aboriginal culture and intergenerational

trauma, particularly of family violence in the Aboriginal Men’s context. You are

able to interact effectively with Aboriginal men, provide appropriate services

and contribute to culturally specific designed group programs. Applicants must

address the Key Selection Criteria and have a current Victorian drivers licence

to be considered for the role.

For specific information about the role, please contact Rose Solomon, Manager

0467 716 260

Intensive Case Manager – Women and Children (fixed term – part

time) Eastern Metropolitan Region- We are looking for a creative and pas-

sionate women and children’s worker to fit into our small team to help:

Reduce the impact of family violence and trauma

Empower Indigenous women and children

Offer intensive and long term case management and support

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria and have a current police

and working with children’s check to be considered for the role.

For specific information about the role, please contact: Rose Solomon, Manager,

0467 716 260 or (03) 9871 2676.