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Explaining the important programs run by Sydney Regional Aboriginal Corporation

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Sydney Regional Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC) offer many programs for the community – Keeping it Deadly (KID) was developed to address the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in detention and as an early intervention for young people at risk of offending.

The program has run for over seven years, recognising individual needs and building strengths with positive, attainable goals to reduce recidivism.

Made up of three components (Get Out, Get Deadly, Stay Deadly and On the Road), each reinforces and builds on skills learned and empowers participants through leadership and mentoring.

Introducing Deadly Touch Tuesdays. Our new outreach initiative in Get Out, Get Deadly.

DEADLY TOUCH TUESDAY

This is a new outreach activity for Get Out, Get Deadly. Each Tuesday in school term we pop up in neighbourhoods to engage youth after school.

Just a run around with the ball and a feed.

Each location runs for two weeks. Follow our social media pages for updated locations and times.

ON THE ROAD

The ‘On the Road’ program utilises the knowledge and skills participants have gained through GOGD and Stay Deadly, by giving them the responsibility of leading and mentoring other youth.

Mentors travel with the SRAC Team to remote NSW communities to mentor youth and run community events and sporting clinics that are inclusive of people of all ability.

SRAC typically take participants to the Country of one of

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our staff – leading by example to reengage youth with culture, our connection to land and people.

Our next stop is COONAMBLE! We are excited to be hitting the road again.

STAY DEADLY The Stay Deadly holiday program is an opportunity for young people to explore further leadership development opportunities through skill building activities, social interactions, safety, wellbeing, employment, education, and through cultural connection. Visit www.srac.ngo.

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