Young Men & Young Women Groups

At The Murri School we have a range of activities to promote cultural pride, personal development, community engagement, and holistic wellbeing among our Young Men and Women.

The Young Men & Young Women Groups is a program just for Year 7 to Year 12. These groups provide support and guidance for students through cultural protocols and practices, Underpinning principles such as Respect, Cultural Awareness and Leadership qualities are practised and voiced within the group with cultural practises being utilised through the group.

The Staff and Students involved are continually coming up with fundraising strategies such as the monthly Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and the Big BBQ Breakfast at School, these efforts help keep the programs going.

Young Mens' Group

“At the being of our weekly meetings individuals announce 

their name to the group, state their mob, say the words in language that represent the group, strike Ochre on their wrist, and then the circle is cleansed ready for discussion.”

-Uncle Justin

​The Young Men’s Group implement an Artifact Program which develops the understanding of Respect, Expectations, Leadership Qualities, Culture and basic skills and knowledge of life after school.
Artifacts made:
  • Year 7 Clap sticks
  • Year 8 & 9 Boomerang
  • Year 10 Hooked Boomerang
  • Year 11 Shield
  • Year 12 students finalise initiation process of becoming Young Men with the Didgeridoo 
​​We also have Specialist Health Services (IUIH), Physical Fitness, Cooking, Employment Skills and Opportunity Excursions, provide the structure of the group. 
Young Womens Group

“Young Women Group is a safe space for all staff and students, and a Place of Healing. The Young Women’s Group Program is designed to INSPIRE and MOTIVATE our young girls to be RESILIENT, STRONG, INDEPENDENT, LEADERS, to grow to have a STRONG SENSE of IDENTITY.”

-Aunty Carole-Anne

The Young Women’s Group (YWG) is a program designed for our High Schoolers. At the beginning of each meeting students and staff are greeted at the door by Young Leaders, and having Traditional Ochre painted onto their faces. The Senior Leaders then a check in Yagara language followed by the translation in English. “Yoway, Bulka Bebulka Yundarieejin Diddum Yudnay Galang (Hello, Welcome to the Young Women’s Meeting Place of Healing)” this is followed by an Acknowledgement of country.

We have many cultural activities, but our Artefacts Program give our young women a sense of belonging and achievement.

These Artefacts are made by the Young girls, throughout the year.

During the program the Young Women make their own:

  • Clap Sticks
  • Message Sticks
  • Weaving
  • Digging Sticks
  • Coolamons

Collaborative activities

Throughout the year, we host a variety of special events, including:

  • Reflection and Personal Growth: Learning to love and care for oneself.
  • Community Activities
  • Social Emotional Yarns and Activities: Covering topics like conflict resolution, self-esteem, and resilience.
  • Fundraising Events
  • Careers Program: Focusing on career competence, individuality, and personal values.
  • Mentoring Opportunities: Older students reflect on their career pathways and mentor younger students.
  • Junior and Senior Cultural Camps

If you’re interested in supporting the Young Men’s and Women’s Groups, please email us at: aiicsinfo@murrischool.qld.edu.au

Program Co-ordinators Uncle Justin Doyle and Aunty Carole-Anne Doyle