Merry Christmas from MiiMi

All the staff and Board of Directors at MiiMi would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year

Youthfest Camp

MiiMi will be joining forces with Slippery Sirkus to hold a 3 day (2 night) camp at Valla Beach Tourist Park.
The camp will be held between 31 January 2011 and 2 February 2011.
The camp will run at no costs to particapants however, selection is based on an application process. Three young people between the age of 16 - 18 years and a supervising adult will be chosen from each Local Government Area.
Applications close on Friday 14 January 2011.
If you are interested in attending the camp, please contact Karina on 6564 8855 or projectofficer@miimi.org.au

December Bowraville Market Day

The December Market Day attracted a few more people in town. The weather was a bit strange again, one minute it was pouring with rain and blowing a gale and then the sun come out and it was very hot. There were 9 stalls, an increase on November Market Day. I would like to thank all the stall holders that come out for the day, not knowing what the weather was going to do on the day. Great day everyone thank you for coming.

December 2010- Bowravlle Producers Market

The next Bowraville Producers Market will be held on Thursday the 16th December 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm in the Main Street of Bowraville.
The Bowraville Street Childrens Christmas Party which is conducted annually by Dr Edwina Guard will commence at 3.00pm followed by an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

November Bowraville Market Day

November Bowraville Market Day

Although the weather did keep alot of people at home, inside and dry the Bowraville Market Day was a great day to chat to the locals and the stall holder .

It was a very wet day and we all got quite wet a few times.

Pictured on the left is Joslyn - one of the stall holders selling her fresh produce including fresh rubarb, zuchinni and baby cabbage.

Christmas Period

Hi All,

MiiMi House will be closed for the christmas period from the 24th December 2010 and return 3rd January 2011

To everyone who has supported MiiMi throughout 2010 we thank you.... and wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Annual General Meeting

To All Members

Annual General Meeting will be held on the 19th November, 2010 @ 2pm

All positions will be declared vacant

If you cannot make it please call MiiMi on 65648855 for a proxy form to nominate the person you wish to represent you on the MiiMi Board.

Marketing Trainee

Hi all,

MiiMi now has a marketing trainee who will be looking after all the promotional and marketing side of MiiMi. She will also be taking care of the Producers Market.

I'd like to welcome Karina on board and wish her good luck with it all!!!

Marcia Hillery
Service Manager
5/11/2010

Workshops & Training

Hi All,

3rd Nov: O,H&S White Card Training @ MiiMi House

9th Nov: SES Training 2 Kelly Close, Macksville

10th & 11th Nov: First Aid Training @ MiiMi House - Bindarray Training Room

If you would like to a book into a course call MiiMi House and put your name down with Lisa @ reception.

MiiMi Thanks & Goodbye

Hi All,

I would like to send a big thank you to MiiMi's 2 project officers and 3 family support workers, they have contributed tremendously towards reconciliation, empowerment and the breaking down of barriers within the Bowraville community.

Unfortunately their positions have now ceased due to a large funding component ending.

Good Luck & Thank You.
Marcia Hillery
Service Manager

Girls help out

Everyone at MiiMi Creations was very grateful for the help of the girls on Friday. They did a really great job getting the front doors clean - now we just need to keep all of the finger prints off.

THANK YOU GIRLS...

Footy presentation day Sunday

Bella enjoys the festivities - maybe a little afraid of the sheer size of the floss...

Elders Accord - 25th Aug 2010

I was intvited to the Bowraville Elders meeting to show the elders the Gumbanggir Kinship chart. I had to give them an outline on the Gumbaynggirr Kinship structure so that they could approve my project. The Gumbaynggirr kinship chart can be handed to every Family member in the Bowraville community.

Indigenous Women's Leadership Conference 2010

Hi All,

Freshly back from a week in Cairns. I'm overloaded with new information and better ways to deal with being a leader in the workplace.
I'm hoping to put all this in place within the office, can't wait!
It certainly was inspiring, emotional and practical with a lot of fun thrown in.
Marcia Hillery
Service Manager

Young Mum's Group - Salad Making

Friday 3rd September was our second day of the Young Mums Group. The young mums have never made potatoe salald, coleslaw, toss salad etc so we gave them the opportunity to create some yummy which the girls made some fabulous salalds, we had the ladies from the Sewing classess come for lunch they couldnt praise the girls more.....well done to all the mums

Welcome Felicia

Welcome to our new receptionist / admin. assistant Felicia (Lisa) who is doing an amazing job in reception

Security Bowraville style

A local Bowraville business has security sorted, day and night.

Garden takes shape

MiiMi have received a small grant from North Coast Area Health to develop a community garden. The garden is now taking shape under the very capable guidance of Pete, Dori & Robbie. Check it out !

Fitness Club - Grants Hall

Yesterday was the start of the Fitness Club with 5 ladies attending....the fitness started a bit slow, then trainer made the women get their heart racing, the women enjoyed it and had a laugh...well done to all the girls

Young Mum's Group - Birthday Cake Making

Monday 30th August was the first day of the young mum's group at MiiMi House, There was a great turn out with 6 young mum's, 1 grandmother, 2 aunties and 1 uncle. These young mums have never decorated a birthday cake or even made chocolate crackles, the mums decorated their cakes and made crackles which they laughed and giggled but most of all enjoyed making and decorating the cakes. So proud of the mums and their cake decorations.

MiiMi supports Born to Read, 12 August

Another great Born to Read, well done everyone, particular thanks to Bettina Core and team for all of the hard work. Kids had a great & educational day...

Service Manager off to Cairns

Hi All,

I'm heading to Cairns (unlucky me) for the Indigenous Women's Leadership conference from the 30th August to 3rd September 2010. Here's to the next step of my adventure...

Tackling Domestic Violence

Join MiiMi Aboriginal Corporation and the Macksville Sea Eagles Rugby League Football Club in Tackling Domestic Violence

GENERATION ONE BUS

Tracy & Marcia meet the Generation one bus in Coffs Harbour

Meet HAl

What's in the letter Mr. Postman? Hal enjoys an audience as he delivers the daily post. THANKS HAL !

About MiiMi House

MiiMi House is located at 90 High Street, Bowraville. At MiiMi House community can access a range of services including:
* Access to Legal Aid, Interrelate (counselling), TAFE literacy and numeracy course, support groups
* Volunteer Hub: gain access to volunteering, training and work experience opportunities in the community
* Community forums and networking opportunities
* Community garden

Contact MiiMi House on 6564 8855 or visit 9am-4pm Monday to Friday