Moorditj Koolangah (strong children) Program

Moorditj Koolangah is a free program run by Aboriginal youth workers who support our First Nations youth aged 11 - 17 who have experienced Family Domestic Violence (FDV) Our youth workers provide quality support through a person-centred approach, empowering mob.

Who can access the program?

The service is available for youth aged 11 - 17 who live in Perth’s southeast corridor and have experienced FDV.

Referral process

We accept referrals within Perth’s southeast corridor from government and non-government departments including schools. Young people can self-refer with written consent from a guardian.

Cultural connectedness and peer support

We connect young people with shared experiences to promote better health and wellbeing. We also support them to make connections with appropriate organisations and services in the community.

Safety and advocacy

We advocate for and support young people by offering them a safe place to to meet their individual needs. We provide safety plans and referrals to specialist services for young people as individuals and also in their mob and community.

Education

We support young people to understand FDV and coercive control and provide a safe space for them to explore these experiences in their lives, families and communities.

Enquiries and referrals can be sent to:

youth@starick.org.au

Artwork by Tamara Hayden

Beneath the vast expanse of the night sky, where the stars whisper the wisdom of those who came before, the elders gathered with the children, their arms wrapped gently yet firmly around them. In this sacred embrace, they passed down the strength of their ancestors—the knowledge, resilience, and spirit that had guided their people for generations.

The old ones moved with slow but steady steps, their presence as enduring as the land itself. Their voices, rich with memory, carried stories of survival, tradition, and deep connection to the earth. As they journeyed into country, where the trees stood tall and their branches stretched toward the heavens, the weight of generations rested upon their shoulders—yet they bore it with quiet strength and unwavering purpose.

The children, eyes bright with wonder, listened and learned. They absorb the lessons of the past, drawing power from their ancestors, their minds sharpening, their spirits growing strong. Their elders stood as protectors and knowledge holders, guiding them not only with words but through the steady rhythm of their presence, reminding them that they were never alone.

Under the watchful gaze of the stars, the next generation was shaped—not just by the land beneath their feet, but by the wisdom woven into their very being. The legacy continued, unbroken, as the spirit of the old ones lived on in the hearts of those who would carry it forward.

By Tamara Hayden