A group of Aboriginal women in Broome have completed the Yanalangami "Train the Trainer" program, paving the way for the leadership and wellbeing course to be delivered locally on Yawuru Country.
The program was led this week by facilitators Aunty Bernice Hookey and Katherine Stone.
Organisers say the cohort is now equipped to run future sessions in community, with a focus on strengthening cultural identity, confidence and practical leadership skills.
Participants and facilitators also took part in a community "Yarn Up" event, described as an opportunity to share stories and build peer networks.
Yanalangami-run in partnership with local groups-aims to grow Aboriginal women's leadership capacity in regional and remote areas.
The Broome delivery is intended to create a pipeline of local trainers who can adapt the program for Kimberley contexts.
Local organisers say they're excited to see the new trainers continue the momentum through workshops and mentoring, helping more women take active roles in community decision-making and service design.
Further sessions are expected as the new trainers begin delivering modules across the region.
