Come Yarn with Us
Who we are
Healthy North Coast works in partnership with the 6 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the region to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the North Coast.
What we want to do
We are visiting communities across the North Coast to yarn and to listen to your experiences about what issues are impacting you and your mob’s health. We want to make sure the programs we are funding are the right ones and meeting the needs of community.
Please join us to talk about your health experiences and what needs to improve for better health outcomes for you and your mob/community. We invite you to join us in a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful yarning space to talk about your health experiences and what needs to improve for better social emotional wellbeing for you and your mob.
Additional details
These yarns will be led by both a male and female Aboriginal staff member.
Participation is voluntary and we won’t use your name.
A light lunch will be provided.
As recognition of your time and expertise, you will be paid a $75 gift card. The gift cards are redeemable at Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, or as a VISA debit card.
- Registrations for the yarns are capped at 15 people.
- Must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Aged 16 years and over.
If you are interested in attending one of our YARN sessions, please click on the session that interests you below, and then follow the link to register.
Mullumbimby Civic Hall
55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby, NSW
17th February 2026
10am-12pm
Minjungbal Museum and Cultural Centre (*Venue update)
17 Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
18th February 2026
10am-12pm
Jingi Wahli Rooms @ Ballina Surf Club (Dirrawong Room)
65 Lighthouse Parade, East Ballina, NSW
19th February 2026
10am-12pm
Gurehlgam CorporationÂ
18-26 Victoria Street, Grafton, NSWÂ
5th March 2026
10am-12pm
Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land CouncilÂ
208 High Street, Wauchope , NSW
18th March 2026
10am-12pm
Birpai Local Aboriginal Land CouncilÂ
14 Aston Street Port Macquarie, NSW
19th March 2026
10am-12pm
Coffs Harbour & District Local Aboriginal Land Council (located at Wongala Estate, Wongala Drive)
Corner Pacific Highway & Arthur St
301-325 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour
30 March
10 am – 12pm
Bellbrook Local Aboriginal Lands CounciÂ
Thunggutti Village, Bellbrook, NSW
14th April 2026
10am-12pm
Dungutti Elders CouncilÂ
17-23 South Street, South Kempsey, NSW
15th April 2026
10am-12pm
Grant’s Hall
80 High Street Bowraville, NSW
16th April 10am-12pm
Register to attend
Town Library, Small Hall
23 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads
20th April
11am-2pm
Register to attend
Contact information
If you’d like to yarn more about any of these events, please reach out to Hilton at 0483 292 384, or email AHP@hnc.org.au. Your voice and lived experience are valued and vital.
