Deadly Sista Girlz

The Deadly Sista Girlz Program engages, inspires and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls between the ages of 8 and 17 years.

Deadly Sista Girlz is delivered by strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role models and mentors; Josie Janz, Kelly Headland, Kirby Bentley, Melina Saunders, Annie Dann, Kate Malpass, Natasha Jackson, Rochelle Dolby and Shannon McGuire who aim to connect with the girls as a friend, confidant and a mentor to encourage the girls to become great role models in their community and achieve every success within their chosen career paths.

The Deadly Sista Girlz Program offers girls a stable environment in which they can discuss current and personal issues they may be facing and it allows the girls to trust and receive guidance in a safe environment.

Each girl has the opportunity to be personally mentored throughout the program and it is our goal to develop confidence and resilience so that they believe in themselves and their abilities to achieve success.

DSG addresses the issues of:

• Self esteem and confidence

• Identity

• Communication

• Sexual and women’s health

• Drug and alcohol abuse

• Healthy nutrition

• Financial literacy

• Healthy Relationships

Aim:

The purpose of the Deadly Sista Girlz Program is to use our female role models to empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to make informed decisions about their personal health and wellbeing to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle. We want to give more opportunity to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to expand their thinking and become active members and leaders in their communities and create a brighter future for themselves, their families and the generations to come.

Contact:

Josie Janz

ph: 08 9242 6708

e: deadlysistagirlz@dwf.org.au

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