Gudhurr Wutu
(Strengthening Mob)

Supporting Aboriginal Young People, Families and Community in Kempsey

Burrun Dalai is proud to deliver the Community and Family Support (CAFS) Program, funded through the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

Gudhurr Wutu (Strengthening Mob) supports Aboriginal children and young people aged 12 to 24 years and their families across the Kempsey Shire, including:

  • Kempsey

  • South West Rocks

  • Crescent Head

  • Stuarts Point

  • Willawarrin 

  • Bellbrook

The program focuses on strengthening culture, wellbeing, connection, safety, education and community participation for young Aboriginal people.

What We Offer

Community Strengthening

We create opportunities for young people and families to connect with culture, community and support networks through:

  • Community events and cultural activities

  • Aboriginal community engagement

  • Advocacy and support

  • Community sector coordination

  • Opportunities to build confidence, leadership and life skills

Our aim is to strengthen community connection, participation and belonging. 

Wellbeing & Safety

We provide support to help young people thrive and achieve their goals through:

  • Individual youth support

  • Education and skills development

  • Goal setting and personal development

  • Connection to services and opportunities

  • Support with wellbeing, safety and life challenges

We work alongside young people to build resilience, strengthen cultural identity and improve outcomes for the future. 

Who Can Access Support?

This program is for:

  • Aboriginal children and young people aged 12–24 years

  • Aboriginal families and carers

  • Young people needing extra support with education, wellbeing, community connection or life goals

  • Families wanting early support before issues become bigger challenges 

Our Approach

At Burrun Dalai we believe:

  • Culture is strength

  • Young people should have a voice in decisions affecting them

  • Families know their own strengths

  • Services should be culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led

We walk alongside young people and families to help create positive pathways and stronger futures.

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