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Jerrboongun Indigenous Corporation is an inclusive not-for-profit organisation utilising leaders in the community to deliver comprehensive programs using core principles of understanding, nurturing, identity, togetherness, and youth. Jerrboongun is Boonwurrung language for Join/Unite!Jerrboongun is committed to inspiring Indigenous Australians, who may otherwise be at risk of not embracing life, to reach their potential and develop a hunger to achieve life long goals through leadership, support and education. We employ early intervention and prevention strategies to minimise the risk of social exclusion, cultural ignorance, anti-social behaviours, suicide and domestic violence in current and future generations. Ultimately, our programs seek to Close the Gap of 17yrs difference in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.