The Wildflower Circle was formed to create a nurturing and safe space for young Indigenous women by weaving our cultural dreamtime and stories of strength, resilience and self-determination.

Our hearts weave together from many parts of this country we call home, intertwining to learn and foster new relationships. Together, we support each other, becoming a powerful force for change and catalysts for a brighter future.

Our Name

Wildflowers

•     Wildflowers are beautiful, hearty resilient & wild.

•     Our group is made of young women who embody these qualities.

Circles

•     Yarning circles are a space where knowledge is shared equally.

•     We aim to create new intergenerational cycles.

Our Vision

  • The Wildflower Circle weaves our culture, stories of strength, resilience, and self-determination together to create a safe and nurturing space for young Indigenous women.

  • Where ideas on how to benefit communities are not only shared but are acted upon with the support of a deadly team bringing knowledge and strength from different mobs across the country.

  • A Safe Space - This ‘third space’ encourages mob to not ‘give up’ on culture to live in a Western society, but rather empowers them to stand strong while navigating what can feel like a ‘different world’, that often lacks understanding of our culture.

  • It’s a space to grow practical skills and cultural strength; where women can learn to communicate effectively in different settings without compromising their identity.

  • Many express feeling stuck between Blak and White society, rules, and ways of life.

  • We aim to create a space where Indigenous people who are heavily connected to traditional practices, and those who don’t know as much about their cultural heritage, feel safe enough to learn and to teach in the same environment; we all have valuable knowledge to share, and can always learn something from others.

  • Building Leaders - Learning, leading and listening are used to create new, positive, intergenerational cycles that benefit our land, community, and personal wellbeing. Relationships are built and fostered, so we can flourish together and become young role models in our communities and inspire other Aboriginal youth.

Our Mission

“Our mission is to create lasting, positive impacts for our communities through a planned and actionable approach that addresses key issues identified by the members of the Wildflower Circle and our networks.

Through these actions, we aim to foster a more vibrant community where people can work, rest, and play”.

Wildflower Alumi

Molly West

Molly is a Nyikina Aboriginal woman, artist & educator. She currently works for Follow the Dream at Northam Senior High School. Molly has been a Prepare Produce Provide Youth Ambassador since 2022.

“Prepare Produce Provide, and I have been on many adventures together. It has help expand my outlook on life. I’ve been able to impact others – as well as learn invaluable knowledge from a variety of people”

Rishaye Shaw

Rishaye is a young Aboriginal Nyikina Gooniyandi woman from Fitzroy Crossing. Rishaye along with fellow Derby girl Shay Shay Ozie - were the first Indigenous youth to participate in the Culinary Olympics held in Germany 2020.

Rishaye represented Prepare Produce Provide as our Youth Ambassador at the World Tourism Summit – Crown 2023. She is also the face of our social enterprise non-alcoholic beverage Kepa Kwab.

Rishaye is currently studying Psychology at Curtin University.

Elders are the backbone of all the work we do and are responsible for passing on knowledge.

We would like to acknowledge elders:

Daisy Ward

Dr Lizzy Ellis

Dale Tilbrook

Sandy Robinson

For helping us on our Wildflower Circle Journey!

Supporters and Partnerships