Yiriman Partnerships

Kimberley Regional Fire Management top of page

The Yiriman and Kimberley Regional Management Fire Projects have forged a unique relationship; the result being an innovative and extremely relevant Project.

Looking after country is being identified as one of the most effective strategies where by young men and women, choose to remain off harmful substances for long periods of time.

Country is both relevant and meaningful to these people; something many other projects fail to be. This has not come about by luck, more so overwhelming support from elders and all those involved. A great deal of hard work has been invested into the relationship, to build the most appropriate project, and importantly one in which the local people have full ownership of its direction. The results have been outstanding with a clear development of self concept and self worth in those individuals involved so far.

The relationship between the two projects continues to build, as does the knowledge, thus success. The future looks exciting and the enthusiasm shown by those involved, and those wishing to be involved is evidence of this.

Juvenile Justice top of page

The Yiriman Project currently cares for two young men on Community Based Orders on a full time basis and has helped many more. We are one of the only places available to the Department where by young men successfully complete their orders with a high degree of success. The Yiriman project supports Juvenile Justice where possible and offers a great deal of knowledge from a community basis.

The young men that come to the Yiriman project from Juvenile Justice develop a whole range of skills they take with them on completion. The relationship continues to grow as need arises and people from both department and project learn about the complex issues of these youth.

Kimberley Land Council - Land and Sea Unit top of page

Much like the Fire Project, the Yiriman Project is developing with the KLC, a land management project in Karajarri country south of Broome. Although native title has been granted, the fruits of this decision have yet to be rewarded. Morale amongst the people is low, thus the need for relevant and worthy projects to commence.

Looking at the magnificent Gourdon Bay and Port smith area, the project proposes to manage the use of this significant and delicate area by seasonal tourists. With the KLC's land management skills and the Yiriman Projects on the ground people skills, a project where by many young individuals can take part in the management of country will take place. Although early stages if enthusiasm is anything to go by, this project will be a great success.