Yawarda Services Ltd

Yawarda Services Ltd is a Western Australian charity based in Roebuck, dedicated to supporting Aboriginal communities through innovative and culturally grounded programs. The organisation focuses on youth development, social welfare, and community empowerment, working closely with Aboriginal young people and families to foster resilience, leadership, and wellbeing.

Yawardani Jan-ga: Horses Helping Aboriginal Youth

Yawardani Jan-ga is the flagship project of Yawarda Services Ltd, meaning “Horses Helping” in the Yawuru language. This equine-assisted learning program supports Aboriginal young people aged 6-26, using horses to build social and emotional wellbeing, leadership skills, and positive relationships. The project combines cultural connection, research, and enterprise training to empower youth and strengthen communities.

Mission and Vision

Yawarda Services Ltd aims to walk alongside Aboriginal communities, nurturing young people and families through culturally safe, strengths-based approaches. The vision is to create brighter futures by supporting community-led solutions and fostering resilience, leadership, and connection to Country.

Main Objectives

• Improve social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal youth
• Develop leadership and coping skills through equine-assisted learning
• Support cultural connection and community empowerment
• Build sustainable social enterprise opportunities for youth

Benefiting Groups

• Aboriginal young people aged 6-26
• Aboriginal families and communities
• Youth seeking leadership development and skill-building
• Participants interested in horse-related enterprise and training

Types of Services or Activities

• Equine-assisted learning programs for youth
• Horse mastership and rodeo skills training
• Community engagement and cultural activities
• Social enterprise development, including horse sales and tourism
• Research and evaluation of Aboriginal-specific models for youth support

References

The following sources were used to create this overview:

• Donate HQ
• Australia Check
• Yawardani Jan-ga Support Us
• Yawardani Jan-ga About Us
• Australian Communities Foundation
• Yawardani Jan-ga Home Page
• ABN Lookup