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Profile: Youth Awareness Resource Network (YARN) W
e are Building Relationships through the Power of a Story to inspire all Australians to share the Stories and Culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. How are we building these Relationships? We create Safe spaces where Indigenous and non-Indigenous students can build respect, and understanding, to have an honest dialogue where we talk about the History of Australia since 1788. What does Youth Awareness Resource Network stand for? YOUTH: We are Young Australians who want to build an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and their experiences to build stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians for generations to come. AWARENESS: Through different avenues Y.A.R.N. members are engaged with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and History through group discussions and community engagement activities. RESOURCE: Y.A.R.N. is able to provide the right resources to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, through books, articles, and most importantly the Power of the Individual Story NETWORK: Y.A.R.N. strives to build networks with community organisations to help break down the divide between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. As we are expanding we are a part of a greater network of people stretching across Australia with diverse
In July Y.A.R.N. Launched at Southern Cross University. In Photo: Warren Roberts YARN CEO & Founder, Tara Swain YARN Student Engagement Director, and Eddie Mercy YARN Program Manager at Southern Cross University.
backgrounds and experiences. Who is walking with us on this Journey? Our Ambassadors are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who are walking with us on this journey and they come from all over Australia, with their own unique Story and Experiences. By listening to the people who have come before us we can respect, and understand the Australian story. How can you get involved? If you are a student at an Australian university and want to get involved with Y.A.R.N. please check out the following links below: Like our Facebook Page: www. facebook.com/YARN2 Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ YARN2 Check out our Website: www. yarnaustralia.com.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and
non-Indigenous Australians. As we are expanding we are a part of a greater network of people stretching across Australia with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Who is walking with us on this Journey? Our Ambassadors are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who are walking with us on this journey and they come from all over Australia, with their own unique Story and Experiences. By listening to the people who have come before us we can respect, and understand the Australian story. How can you get involved? If you are a student at an Australian university and want to get involved with Y.A.R.N. please check out the following links below: For further information regarding the Y.A.R.N. Program please send an email to our CEO Warren Roberts at: yarn.ceo@gmail.com
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