The Women's Centre was started in 1999 as a result of a community decision. Jarlmadangah wanted their elders to be properly looked after in their homes within the community, not in nursing homes elsewhere. Looking after the 'old people' is a traditional women's role in Nyikina-Mangala culture, as are cleaning, food preparation, hygiene, and looking after children.
The new Women's Centre
Woman's Art

      The Women's Centre conducts classes in felting, (the production of felt from wool and fibres) and provides material for painting, sewing and making jewellery. The painting on the left is a group effort of six women.

Some of the jewellery
created at the
Women's Centre.
Johnene Watson
      The Women's Centre also assists and encourages the women of the community to meet and discuss issues and concerns of importance to them. The value of empowerment, the growth of self-confidence, and space for personal needs is recognised and respected.

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