Wednesday, March 18, 2026

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

Adelaide Oval - Premiership Suite

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Overview

Presented by: Jessica Smithett - Senior Program Manager Youth and Care Services Decoda Knowles - Program Coordinator Bianca Whittaker - Lived Experience presenter The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)

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Details

This presentation will share the story of Moorumbina Mongurnallin, a housing model designed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people transitioning from care. It will discuss the consultation process with Community, Elders and young people with lived experiences, as well as the design process. The presentation will highlight the program’s intentions and success so far in strengthening young people’s identity, Culture, resilience, independent living skills, connections to Community and empowering them to pursue education, employment, long-term housing opportunities and fulfil their dreams and aspirations. This program operates on the lands of the Bunerong people of the Kulin Nation.