Dad Circle: the power of connection

Hosted at Junction Community Centre in Ottoway, the fortnightly sessions were free and included a guest speaker, light meal and chance for participants to chat and learn from each other.

UnitingSA Communities for Children project officer Fabio Boniardi says the Dad Circle program grew out of an identified need for better supports for fathers in the western suburbs.

“When we sit in a circle as human beings, we start to talk about footy or the latest TV show and our conversation eventually turns to values or religion… a lot of different things.

“When people can link, the magic happens.”

Fabio says the structure and core ideas of the Dad Circle pilot program will now be retained and applied to future opportunities as they develop.

Members of the talented Kumangka Karrarendi Poetry and Performance group have been at it again, displaying their skills and entertaining audiences at Taperoo Community Centre.

In November, the group presented their ‘Coming Together’ show, featuring original poetry combined with a touch of karaoke to get the audience singing along.

A huge congratulations goes to all of the poetry writers, performers and behind the scenes crew who helped to make the performance such a success.

A big thank you also goes to Uncle Fred Agius, who provided such a warm Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

As these photos show, it really was a special event full of heart, courage, skill and incredible vibrancy.

To find out more about Taperoo Community Centre, including the range of classes open to the community, visit unitingsa.com.au/taperoo-community-centre