What We're Building
Strong young people. Strong families. Strong culture. Strong communities.
Strong Young People
KOWS works alongside young people to build connection, confidence and a strong sense of belonging.
We create opportunities for young people to strengthen their connection to culture, family and community, while building the knowledge and skills to make positive choices for their future.
By listening to young people and responding to what matters to them, KOWS supports pathways that build strength, opportunity and connection.
Strong Families
KOWS recognises that strong young people are supported by strong families and strong relationships.
We work alongside families to strengthen connection, communication and support around young people, recognising the important role family and kinship networks play in their lives.
By creating space for families to connect, share knowledge and work through challenges together, KOWS helps build stronger foundations for young people to thrive.
Strong Culture
KOWS recognises culture as a source of strength, identity and belonging for young people, families and community.
We support opportunities for young people to connect with culture, Country, Elders and community, strengthening knowledge and identity across generations.
By creating space for culture to be shared, practised and passed on, KOWS helps keep culture strong and supports young people to grow with confidence in who they are and where they belong.
Strong Communities
KOWS believes strong young people and strong families are supported by strong, connected communities.
We bring together families, cultural leaders, schools, community members and organisations to listen, share knowledge and develop locally led responses to what matters in community.
By strengthening relationships and creating opportunities to work together, KOWS helps build communities where young people and families feel connected, supported and able to thrive.