Opportunities

Applications Open for International Indigenous Photo Competition

Posted: April 4th, 2013

Filed under: Darwin, Indigenous Arts, Indigenous Culture, Through Your Eyes photo competition, World Indigenous Network, World Indigenous Network conference 2013

Are you a budding photographer?

Applications are still open for the Through Your Eyes photo competition, held in conjunction with the 2013 World Indigenous Network (WIN) Conference taking place in Darwin during May this year.

Following the theme ‘through your eyes’, applicants are encouraged to send in photos of  ‘what you see’ – your experiences, your perspective, your passions, your connection to country and culture.

Shortlisted photos will be posted to the WIN website, and will be on display in a gallery during the conference.

Prize packs will be awarded to all winners, who will be announced in the final days of the conference, 27-28 May 2013.

Entries to the competition close Monday 15 April 2013. Click here for eligibility requirements and conditions of entry.

For further information about the World Indigenous Network and the 2013 Darwin conference, please visit the WIN website or phone (02) 6274 1016.

Upcoming Indigenous Career Development Workshops and Expos in the Pilbara

Posted: April 2nd, 2013

Filed under: Bloodwood Tree Association, Indigenous Careers, Indigenous Employment and Training, Keys for Life Workshop, Pilbara, Work Ready Program

Are you interested in improving your career development skills?

The Bloodwood Tree Association is running a series of workshops and career expos in the Pilbara over the coming weeks which will enable Indigenous people to explore a range of career opportunities.

The Work Ready program, now in its second week, provides information on useful skills such as resume writing, financial management and career development. Workshops run 2-5 April 2013 and 7-11 April 2013.

Additionally, the Keys for Life workshop is a one-day ‘C’ Class Driver education program run every Thursday at the Bloodwood Tree main office in South Hedland.

For more information regarding the Work Ready and Keys for Life programs, contact Bloodwood Tree on (08) 9138 3000 or drop in to their office on 19 Hamilton Road, South Hedland.

The Hedland Career and Try-A-Trade Expo, held on Thursday 11 April 2013 at Hedland Senior High School, and the New Horizons Career Expo and Recruitment Drive, held on Tuesday 16 April 2013 at the Newman Recreation Centre, will provide students with the chance to explore career pathways and speak to representatives from many different professions.

The Bloodwood Tree Association is a non-for-profit Aboriginal corporation based in South Hedland that seeks to help the Indigenous community in a variety of ways, including employment programs, services for homeless people and substance abuse programs.

For more information on the Bloodwood Tree Association workshops and training programs, visit their website, email events@bloodwoodtree or phone (08) 9138 2019.

Grants for Pilbara community groups

Posted: March 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Easternwell, Pilbara, regional grants

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.

City of Greater Geraldton Community Grants

Posted: March 14th, 2013

Filed under: City of Greater Geraldton, City of Greater Geraldton's Community Grants Program, community grants, Geraldton, regional grants

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

Filed under: Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre, Bill Sewell Complex., Geradton Aboriginal Job expo, Geraldton, Indigenous Careers

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

Filed under: Aboriginal Art, Indigenous Arts, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Telstra, Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

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

Filed under: ILC, Indigenous Land Acquisition grants., Indigenous Land Corporation, Indigenous Land Management, Indigenous Land Management grants

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

Gascoyne Community Grants

Posted: February 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Gascoyne Community Foundation, Gascoyne Development Commission

The Gascoyne Community Foundation (GCF) is a local, independent, not for profit trust fund set up to help the region’s communities build and attract funds for the future. Applications for this one-off grant scheme are being accepted until 22 March 2013.

For information on this and other Gascoyne grant schemes visit the Gascoyne Development Commission or email jill.dwyer@gdc.wa.gov.au

Aboriginal Youth Leadership Program- Apply now

Posted: February 19th, 2013

Filed under: Challenger Institute, Department of Communities, Indigenous Leadership Program, One Sky Many Paths, youth leadership

‘One Sky, Many Paths’ is an Aboriginal youth leadership program that runs from April to July this year. The program includes:
•two one-week residential conferences in Fremantle
•on-line learning, with support from a local mentor
•a community project that the participants themselves will plan and run over a 14-week period.

During the course the participants get to meet and be inspired by pre-eminent Aboriginal leaders. On completion they receive a certificate II in Leadership Development.

The program is run by the Challenger Institute and funded by the WA Department for Communities. For more information go to http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/Youth/programs/osmp/Pages/default.aspx. Applications close on 22 March 2013.