Grants for Pilbara community groups
Posted: March 25th, 2013
Community groups in the Pilbara are now invited to apply for grants of up to $2000 from Easternwell, a mining and energy services company with operations in the Pilbara. Applications will be considered for projects that demonstrate long lasting benefits to the community in the areas of:
- Community
- Education and Training
- Health
- Indigenous
- Safety
- Youth
For more information and to apply go to http://www.easternwell.com.au/about-us/our-community/community-grants.html Applications close on 5 April 2013.
YMAC’s Community Liaison Officers in this month’s edition of Mulga Mail
Posted: March 19th, 2013
Mulga Mail recently ran a short piece outlining the role and responsibilities of YMAC’s Community Liaison Officers (CLOs).
YMAC’s CLOs are:
Geraldton: Daniel Shiosaki, Carrum Mourambine and Les Hill
Karratha: Michael Gosper
South Hedland: Nyaparu Rose and Jerry Maher
South Hedland/Tom Price: Coralie Cooke and Victor Woodley
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For more information about YMAC’s work structure, please visit www.ymac.org.au
City of Greater Geraldton Community Grants
Posted: March 14th, 2013
Applications are now open for Round 12 of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program.
The grants provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the Greater Geraldton region.
Submissions close 5pm, Thursday 28th March 2013.
For eligibility and applications requirements, visit the City of Greater Geraldton website, or contact Natalie Hope on (08) 9956 6621 or natalieh@cgg.wa.gov.au
Geraldton Aboriginal Job Expo
Posted: March 13th, 2013
The Geraldton Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre is running its first employer expo to connect Aboriginal job seekers directly with employers.
Jobseekers are encouraged to bring their resumes as many employers attending the event will be taking applications for positions within their companies on the day.
The expo will be at Margaret House in the Bill Sewell Complex on 21 March 2013, from 10am to 2pm.
To pre-register, send a resume to geraldton.awdc@dtwd.wa.gov.au, or ring Daniel on (08) 9964 6345 for more information.
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Awards
Posted: March 8th, 2013
Indigenous artists are encouraged to enter the 2013 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
The awards, now in their 30th year, recognise the important contribution made by Indigenous artists and promote the understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from both regional and urban Australia.
The Grand Prize is $40,000, with five additional $4,000 awards in various other categories.
Entries close 15 March 2013.
For more information, including application and eligibility requirements, visit www.nt.gov.au/natsiaa
Grants for Indigenous Land Acquisition and Management
Posted: March 5th, 2013
Do you need assistance in acquiring or managing land?
The Indigenous Land Corporation’s (ILC) Land Management program assists Indigenous landholders to sustainably manage and develop land. Applications close 26 April 2013. Click here for eligibility and application requirements.
The ILC’s Land Acquisition program acquires and grants property to Indigenous organisations that work towards achieving Indigenous benefits. Applications close 28 June 2013. Click here for eligibility and application requirements.
For more information, phone 1800 818 490 or visit www.ilc.gov.au
Indigenous Community Stories: Charmaine Green
Posted: March 1st, 2013
YMAC recently spent a few days on country with Yamatji artist, Charmaine Green, recording her stories and cultural experiences for the Indigenous Community Story initiative run by WA’s Film & Telelvision Instititute.
YMAC would like to thank all who were involved for making it a great project to work on.
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| Click to Enlarge: Charmaine Green on country in Mullewa with FTI film crew |
Click here for more information on the Indigenous Community Stories project.
Indigenous Community Stories: Charmaine Green
Posted: March 1st, 2013
YMAC recently spent a few days on country with Yamatji artist, Charmaine Green, recording her stories and cultural experiences for the Indigenous Community Story initiative run by WA’s Film & Telelvision Instititute.
YMAC would like to thank all who were involved for making it a great project to work on.
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| Click to Enlarge: Charmaine Green on country in Mullewa with FTI film crew |
Click here for more information on the Indigenous Community Stories project.