In June of 2024, our Yanalangami Changemakers from our 2023 National Online Cohort were invited to Tranby on Gadigal Country, to connect in person and celebrate their graduation from the program! Nine of our 2023 Changemakers were able to join us in person to reflect on their learnings and growth from the online Yanalangami program.  

During the 3-day graduation, we participated in self-reflection and Cultural activities, to ground ourselves, and to continue to grow our connection to the sisterhood. Our sisters and Aunties shared stories, experiences, highs and lows, their growth, goals and passions. We yarned about how Yanalangami has improved not only our own lives, but the lives of our families and Communities. 

We were graciously Welcomed to Country by Aunty Barb Simms, followed by an incredible dance workshop with Aunty Rayma Johnson and the Buuja Buuja Dancers. We then grounded ourselves with a weaving workshop facilitated by Warranggal Weaving, and a Cultural Healing workshop run by Connecting Back to Self.  

It was a very powerful experience for all of us to come together in person and connect, laugh, hug, and yarn, and we are so proud of our deadly Changemakers for officially graduating from Yanalangami! 

Congratulations to our sisters and Aunties,  

With deep respect,  

The Yanalangami Team