Posted: July 6th, 2012
The stories of three Badimia people are now up on the website for ABC local (Mid West and Wheatbelt). Janice Slater has contributed a very personal written story of memories of childhood on Badimia country. This is accompanied by a video featuring Beverley Slater and Donald Clinch reflecting on their ties to country, and showing beautiful footage of the land they love.
Posted: July 3rd, 2012
Do you have an important issue you would like to discuss with a Government Minister?
The State Government is holding a ‘Meet the Minister’ function in Port Hedland on Sunday 29th July 2012, giving locals the opportunity to ask Ministers questions on matters that concern them.
If you would like to attend, contact Trish Barron at the Pilbara Development Commission on (08) 9173 8400 or email pdc@pdc.wa.gov.au to find out which Ministers will be present and register your interest. Registrations close 4pm, Thursday 5th July 2012.
Please note that it will only be possible for seven to eight people to meet individually with each Minister, so please apply soon to ensure your place.
For more information on the Pilbara Development Commission, please visit their website.
Posted: July 2nd, 2012
Posted: June 28th, 2012
Do you have a story about your community or country that you would like to be remembered in 100 years?
Indigenous Community Stories is a new initiative aiming to capture one hundred West Australian Indigenous stories on film and digitally archive them so that they can be accessed by future generations for years to come.
There is currently a pressing need to record the culture of Indigenous communities across Western Australia, particularly the stories and reflections of senior community members. This project will create invaluable records of Australian cultural heritage and identity while encouraging Indigenous filmmaking in WA.
The Film and Television Institute (FTI), in partnership with Rio Tinto, ScreenWest, Leighton and Ngarda Civil and Mining, is calling for applications from Indigenous communities who are interested in recording and preserving their stories.
The story should focus on community and country. Successful communities will need to nominate a Community Liaison Officer to work on the project and will receive some funds to cover costs of the project.
For more information on Eligibility and Assessment Criteria, click here.
To apply for Indigenous Community Stories, download and complete the application form here, and return to FTI marked to the attention of Mandy Corunna, via:
– Email: mandy_corunna@staff.fti.asn.au
– Fax: (08) 9335 1283
– Post: PO Box 579, Fremantle, WA, 6959.
Applications close:
– 5:00pm Thursday 19 July 2012 for the July Selection Panel, and
– 5:00pm Friday 14 September 2012 for the September Selection Panel.
For queries or more information, contact Mandy Corunna at FTI on (08) 9431 6713 or mandy_corunna@staff.fti.asn.au
Want to work as part of the Indigenous Community Stories Film Crew?
Suitably qualified filmmakers are also wanted to record Indigenous Community Stories. If this sounds like something that may interest you, complete the expression of interest form here and return it to mandy_corunna@fti.asn.au by 19 July 2012.
Posted: June 26th, 2012
BlackBiz.com.au is a 100% Indigenous Australian owned business enterprise with a vision to build a central online Indigenous Australian business hub to foster, showcase and grow Indigenous entrepreneurship in Australia.
A key feature of the BlackBiz.com.au web site is its bi-monthly national online Indigenous eMagazine, BlackBiz, which showcases and profiles a vast array of Indigenous business talent in rural, urban, remote and Island communities across Australia.
Click here for more information and to read BlackBiz eMagazine.
BlackBiz also offers communications, marketing and advertising services to Indigenous businesses.
Posted: June 25th, 2012
Posted: June 22nd, 2012
Posted: June 21st, 2012
Fresh fruit and vegetables are now being delivered regularly to residents at Punmu and Parnngurr, thanks to a joint initiative between Newcrest Mining and community developers from those regions.
The project, which has been in operation for nearly two years now, ensures people from remote areas have regular access to WA-grown fruit and vegetables. The produce is sold at an affordable price in community shops once it is delivered.
While the initiative was created to assist community members become healthier, it has also helped to generate trust between local community groups and business organisations.
Posted: June 18th, 2012
The Shire of Roebourne is creating a new Youth Leadership Network to engage young people in learning, leadership and community development.
The goal of the project is to raise public awareness of youth issues and address negative stereotypes by actively involving young people in the planning of community events, programs and activities.
The Shire is looking for 15-25 year-olds from a variety of different backgrounds to get on board.
For more information, or to register for the Youth Leadership Network, please phone Kim McColl at the Shire of Roebourne on (08) 9186 8555 or email kimberly.mccoll@roebourne.wa.gov.au
Country is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.
We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.
Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.
Disclaimer: Caution: Please be advised that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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