We now have our sights set on forming a Nauiyu Buffaloes women's team and playing at the Barunga Sports Carnival!

- Program Participant

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The program gave the women a chance to step away and reconnect while working together to raise awareness and education on mental health, relationships, and identity.  

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Despite the sweltering November Top End heat, the women of Nauiyu challenged the conditions and took part in the program’s footy training sessions that ran across three days.  

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With five women participating in the program, there numbers may have been small, but their spirit was strong. The small group size gave the women an opportunity and time to connect with themselves and others.  

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In-between training sessions, the group cooled off under the shade of the trees and searched for bush plums. The bonding experience allowed the women to feel confident in confiding with the group and sharing their own unique stories with one another. The conversations ranged from discussing family and community, to emotions and culture. After three days of competitive training sessions and football games, the women have now set their sights on forming a Nauiyu Buffaloes women’s team and playing at the Barunga Sports Carnival in 2023.  

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To help them achieve this goal, the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team provided the women with new pairs of football boots.  We look forward to seeing the women in action on the field, at the Barunga Sports Carnival!

Your tax deductible donation to Red Dust's programs creates opportunities for young women to connect with their culture, understand their identity and be confident knowing anything is possible.

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