Opportunities

Oral history in Geraldton

Posted: May 19th, 2015

Filed under: Aboriginal oral history, Charmaine Green, City of Greater Geraldton, Geraldton Regional Library, Graham Taylor, Joan Gray, National Reconciliation Week, Radio MAMA, Wajarri language

This National Reconciliation Week, Radio Mama will broadcast live from Geraldton Regional Library’s Aboriginal Oral History Morning on the 3^rd of June. Embrace this opportunity to learn about local history and culture as local residents Graham Taylor, Charmaine Green and Joan Gray share their stories. You will hear about their respective experiences as a Vietnam veteran, a local artist and the daughter of a prominent author.

The event will run from 10am to 11:30 am and morning tea will be provided. To RSVP call 9956 6659 or email library@cgg.wa.gov.au. Also be sure to check out the Wajarri storytime at the library on May 28 and 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June. To find out more about what’s happening near you visit reconciliation.org.au/nrw/

Nominate now for national NAIDOC awards

Posted: April 15th, 2015

Filed under: NAIDOC, National NAIDOC Awards

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples contribute to Australian society through music, art, culture, community, education, environment, sport, employment and politics.

If someone in your community deserves to be recognised for their contribution, you can nominate them now for the 2015 National NAIDOC Awards. Entries close on Friday, 24 April 2015.

For more information and nomination forms visit the National NAIDOC website.

Easternwell community grants now open

Posted: March 20th, 2015

Filed under: community grants, Easternwell Community Grants, Pilbara

Easternwell Community Grants provide financial and social assistance in regions where they have key operations, including the Pilbara.

Up to $2000 will be provided to successful  local committees, groups, clubs and associations which provide lasting benefits to the community. the aim is to support activities or opportunities which provide lasting community benefit in the areas of:

• Community
• Education
• Health
• Indigenous
• Safety
• Youth

The closing date for this round of applications is 27 March. The next round will be in September 2015. Click here for the application form or email communitygrants@easternwell.com.au for more information.

Join Wangka Maya to learn Aboriginal languages

Posted: March 20th, 2015

Filed under: language, South Hedland, Wangka Maya

Every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm the Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre is offering the opportunity to practice your Aboriginal language skills in the Wangka Maya conference room at 67 Throssell Road in South Hedland.

For more information contact manager@wangkamaya.org.au or call Julie or Jason on 9172 2344.

Apply now for Aurora Program internships

Posted: March 4th, 2015

Filed under: Anthropology, Internships, law, The Aurora Project

The Aurora Project’s internship program places students in law, anthropology and other social sciences in internships within Native Title Representative Bodies like YMAC, as well as Prescribed Bodies Corporate and other Aboriginal organisations. Operating since 2004, the program has been very successful in introducing students to native title work, often leading to full time employment.

More information on the internship program for law, anthropology and social science students can be found at the Aurora Project’s website.

Applications for winter internships are now open until 27 March.

Tertiary scholarship opportunity

Posted: January 7th, 2015

Filed under: Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), BHP Billiton, Indigenous Scholarships.

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF)-BHP Billiton Tertiary Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Indigenous students undertaking engineering and other mining-related degrees, who aspire to work for BHP Billiton and to one day become leaders in the business.

The scholarship is an opportunity to learn from experts, develop a global network of colleagues, attend world class training, and build exceptional skills and expertise.

Applications for 2015 are now open. For more information, download the Scholarship Application Form or contact AIEF on (02) 8373 8000 or at applications@aief.com.au.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 1 February 2015. 

Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference (IBECC)

Posted: November 12th, 2014

Filed under: Business School's Centre for Social Impact, Enterprise and Corporations Conference, Indigenous business, UWA

The third annual Indigenous Business, Enterprise and Corporations Conference (IBECC) will be held by the UWA Business School’s Centre for Social Impact from 1-2 December 2014.

The conference offers an opportunity for a range of Indigenous corporations and individuals to engage in an exciting forum for dialogue on best practices to foster growth in the sector.

The IBECC will be of interest to Indigenous business owners and operators, Indigenous Corporations, community organisations, native title and peak body organisations, academics, not for profit enterprises as well as those from the creative and corporate sectors.

For more information on the IBECC visit there website.

Registrations Now Open for the WA Heritage Festival

Posted: November 6th, 2014

Filed under: Celebrating Culture, Heritage, National Trust, Western Australian Heritage Festival

The Western Australian Heritage Festival, run by the National Trust is WA’s biggest heritage festival celebrates Australia’s diverse Aboriginal, natural and historic historic through talks, tours, exhibitions and events across Western Australia.

In 2014 the festival attracted over 90,000 people with 169 registered events registered in cities and towns across the state. With a corresponding festival in each state and territory there were over 1,500 events nationwide.

The Western Australian Heritage Festival 2015 will run from 18 April – 18 May. For more information or to register your event visit the Festival website www.nationaltrustfestival.org.au

Wajarri Driving Program

Posted: October 31st, 2014

Filed under: Driving, Wajarri, Young People

Having a drivers license is a very important step in securing a job, particularly in country area’s where public transport is limited.

Wajarri Community members recognised the difficulty some young people were experiencing in obtaining a drivers license, particularly in regards to completing their log book hours. In conjunction with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation the community was able to set up the Wajarri Drive Program which provides Wajarri young people with the opportunity to log 50 hours with the Keen Brothers Driving School.

This year’s program has already received some great feedback from participants. If you are interested in being involved in 2015 you can register with Sinosteel Midwest’s Wajarri Liaison Officer Marianne Miller on 0457 020 152 or email mmiller@smcl.com.au