Step Up & Take Charge
The foundation program consists of five modules as the success factors for Yeddung Mura’s Empowerment Yarning Circles.
1. Be Accountable
The significance of yarning circles—whether used to deliver these programs or as community gatherings—lies in their ability to foster accountability. This is vividly portrayed in the film Mad Bastards, which illustrates how the exchange of stories and mutual support within these circles builds trust, inspires hope, and catalyses change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. By choosing to participate, individuals hold themselves accountable, reinforcing their commitment to stay on track in their journey toward change.
2. Be Responsible
Successful change hinges on an individual's commitment to transformation, rather than relying solely on the message or its delivery. True progress depends entirely on participants’ personal openness and dedication.
3. Holistic Wellness
Lasting change emerges when we address every facet of life. Participants are encouraged to establish yearly goals accompanied by weekly actions to realise these objectives. Through this process, they learn that perfection isn't the aim; rather, it's the belief in the potential for improvement that can truly enhance their lives.
4. Understanding Communication
Participants explore strategies for effective communication and relationship-building, rooted in understanding others through verbal and non-verbal cues. The module examines how an individual’s communication patterns and emotional development respond to neglect, verbal, or non-verbal abuse—often manifesting as anger (blaming others) or depression (blaming themselves). By embracing love, truth, and empathy, deeper connections can override these patterns, offering redemption through intentional healing and restoration.
5. Walking in two Worlds
This module shows how stand tall and proud while living in a society strongly influenced by European culture. When the program is delivered at the AMC the focus is how to do this in the prison community.
Yeddung Mura and ACT Corrective Services collaborate to foster a safer community. This section outlines how the key attributes of this program contribute to achieving that goal.
This program is designed to enhance and sustain community safety. Click on the heading to delve into the strategic approaches employed by this initiative for ensuring community safety.
A focus on accountability and taking responsibility forms the cornerstone of rehabilitation and the successful reintegration of offenders. Click on the heading to learn how the program supports these critical goals.
The program fosters an environment that is safe, secure, and humane, thereby ensuring participants are treated with humanity, dignity, and respect. Click on the heading to discover how these principles are put into practice.
Yeddung Mura showcases several key attributes that guarantee the program is delivered with excellence. Click on the heading for an in-depth look at these attributes.
This program integrates various learning styles to guarantee effective education throughout its framework. Click on the heading to learn how they cater to diverse learning styles, their intended outcomes, and the strategies for evidence collection.
This program offers a structured approach to managing conflict and de-escalating situations via its group-based program. Click on the heading to discover the systems and processes designed to handle these scenarios effectively.