Moorditj Koolangah (strong children) Program
Moorditj Koolangah is a free program run by Aboriginal youth workers who support our First Nations youth aged 11 - 17 who have experienced Family Domestic Violence (FDV) Our youth workers provide quality support through a person-centred approach, empowering mob.
Who can access the program? The service is available for youth aged 11 – 17 who live in Perth’s southeast corridor and have experienced FDV.
Referral process We accept referrals within Perth’s southeast corridor from government and non-government departments, including schools. Young people can self-refer with written consent from a guardian.
Cultural connectedness and peer support We connect young people with shared experiences to promote better health and wellbeing. We also support them to make connections with appropriate organisations and services in the community.
Safety and advocacy We advocate for and support young people by offering them a safe place to meet their individual needs. We provide safety plans and referrals to specialist services for young people as individuals and also in their mob and community.
Education We support young people to understand FDV and coercive control and provide a safe space for them to explore these experiences in their lives, families and communities.
Enquiries and referrals can be sent to:
Beneath the vast expanse of the night sky, where the stars whisper the wisdom of those who came before, the elders gathered with the children, their arms wrapped gently yet firmly around them. In this sacred embrace, they passed down the strength of their ancestors—the knowledge, resilience, and spirit that had guided their people for generations.
The old ones moved with slow but steady steps, their presence as enduring as the land itself. Their voices, rich with memory, carried stories of survival, tradition, and deep connection to the earth. As they journeyed into country, where the trees stood tall and their branches stretched toward the heavens, the weight of generations rested upon their shoulders—yet they bore it with quiet strength and unwavering purpose.
The children, eyes bright with wonder, listened and learned. They absorb the lessons of the past, drawing power from their ancestors, their minds sharpening, their spirits growing strong. Their elders stood as protectors and knowledge holders, guiding them not only with words but through the steady rhythm of their presence, reminding them that they were never alone.
Under the watchful gaze of the stars, the next generation was shaped—not just by the land beneath their feet, but by the wisdom woven into their very being. The legacy continued, unbroken, as the spirit of the old ones lived on in the hearts of those who would carry it forward.
By Tamara Hayden
To find out more please email youth@starick.org.au
Ways Starick Can Support You
Starick is a charity supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence. We work predominantly in Perth’s south-eastern metropolitan region. Our vision is to build futures free from violence for the women and children who use our service and for the community as a whole.
Crisis Accommodation for Women and Children
Starick’s Mary Smith Refuge and Starick House offer short-term crisis accommodation for women and children who need a safe place to stay.
Mobile Outreach
Starick’s Mobile Outreach supports women and children living in the community, who are experiencing family and domestic violence and are unable or unwilling to access refuge accommodation.
Safe at Home
Starick’s Safe at Home Program is designed to help women and children experiencing domestic or family violence to stay safely in their homes after separation from their abuser.
Support in Police Stations
Our Domestic Violence Advocates are based at local police stations and offer an advocacy service, safety planning and case management with court support.
Domestic Violence Counselling
Starick’s counselling service can be accessed by women and children staying in a Starick refuge. Counselling is also available to women affected by FDV in the community.
GP Link
GP-Link is a partnership between Starick and Anglicare WA, delivered through the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Primary Care Integration Pilot.
Children and Young People
Starick is committed to creating and maintaining a Child Safe organisation in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We foster a culture, implement strategies, and take actions that promote the wellbeing of children and young people and protect them from harm
WA Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program
Starick is delivering the Western Australian Respectful Relationships Teaching Support Program to primary and secondary public schools across Western Australia.
WA Respectful Relationships in Sport and Recreation Program (RRSRP)
Starick’s Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation program recognises this enormous potential for sport and recreation organisations to inform positive cultural change.
Workwise Women
Workwise Women is a supportive volunteering program for women who have experienced family and domestic violence.
Workplace Awareness
Family and domestic violence (FDV) affects every aspect of an employee’s life, including work. Managers and team leaders play a critical role in creating a safe, supportive environment.
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