Nurturing the next generation of Taungurung leaders

A big focus for wawa biik is creating space for our Taungurung Elders to spend time with the younger generation on Country to provide them with cultural knowledge, leadership opportunities and confidence in asserting their cultural identity.

Bobbie Pepper, a Wotjobaluk, Gunaikurnai Woman with ties to Taungurung, has a background in creating and delivering Koori Leadership programs and is proud to head up the Taungurung Youth Group called Wayilak Bayubarring (meaning youth round circle). We yarn with Bobbie about the importance of creating this fun and safe space for Taungurung youth to lead their own vision, have a voice, and stay connected with each other and their culture to drive the future that they want to see.