Perth

NAIDOC celebrations across WA

Posted: July 4th, 2016

Filed under: Gascoyne, NAIDOC, Perth, Pilbara, WA, Yamatji

To celebrate NAIDOC Week this year, towns across Western Australia are collaborating with local and national Aboriginal organisations to plan cultural events and activities for their communities.

Working with the Yinhawangka People, the town of Paraburdoo is planning a series of events beginning on 2 July. These events include family friendly gatherings and demonstrations of traditional practices like boomerang throwing and damper-making competitions.

In Tom Price, there are plans for demonstrations of traditional dancing, painting and performances, live music, an outdoor film festival, and a Food Showcase.

In Perth, an afternoon of free family entertainment is being offered at the James Street Amphitheatre. Featuring performances by Jake and the Cowboys, the event is being presented by acclaimed Aboriginal dancer and digeridoo player Olman Walley. Guests can learn about Australia’s native bush plants and bush tucker by trying a variety of samples at market stalls. Those who cannot make it can tune into 100.9 FM for a live broadcast on Noongar Radio.

For more information about the events in Paraburdoo and Tom Price, visit the Shire of Ashburton’s website here, and for information about how NAIDOC Week is being celebrated across WA visit the official NAIDOC week website here.

2015 Amnesty International Media Awards now open

Posted: July 24th, 2015

Filed under: Aboriginal Art, Aboriginal Heritage Act, agreement, Amnesty International Media Awards, human rights, Indigenous category, Indigenous Community Stories, Journalists, media, Mid West, Perth, Pilbara, Port Hedland, WA media, WA State Government, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation

Amnesty’s Indigenous Youth Incarceration Campaign
Photo: (c)AIA/ IngetjeTadros

These awards include the Indigenous Reporting category, recognising excellence in media coverage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander human rights issues.

This year’s Amnesty International Australia Media Awards are now open and journalists are encouraged to enter their human rights stories of the last year.

To enter these awards visit here before the closing date of Friday 14 August 2015.

The West Australian Indigenous Story Book

Posted: May 6th, 2014

Filed under: Esperance, Goldfields, Great Southern, Kimberley, Midwest, Peel, Perth, Pilbara, The Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia, West Australian Indigenous Story Book

The Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia began West Australian Indigenous Story Book project since 2011. Four editions have been released so far; the Kimberley and Pilbara edition, the Perth and Peel regions edition, the Pilbara and Midwest edition and the Goldfields/Esperance and Great Southern edition.

Each edition is a collection good news stories from indigenous, and sometimes non-indigenous, people who have contributed to social, economic, health and environmental outcomes for their communities.

For more information or to access the stories visit the PHAIWA website.

YMAC holiday shutdown and heritage survey break

Posted: December 9th, 2013

Filed under: Geraldton, Perth, South Hedland, Tom Price., YMAC Board of Directors

YMAC’s Board of Directors, Regional Committee, Management and Staff wish you a happy, healthy holiday.

For many Aboriginal Communities in the Midwest and Pilbara, December to January is a special time of year to observe cultural obligations and practices.
Out of respect for these traditions, YMAC will not be conducting any heritage surveys between Monday 16 December 2013 and Monday 3 February 2014.
Any heritage survey requests received after 16 December will be scheduled to commence after 3 February.
Thank you for your understanding.
All YMAC offices in Perth, Geraldton, South Hedland and Tom Price will be closed during the festive season from Monday 23rd December 2013, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2014.

YMAC Christmas Shutdown and Heritage Surveys

Posted: December 20th, 2012

Filed under: Geraldton, Karratha, Mid West, Perth, Pilbara, South Hedland, Tom Price., YMAC, YMAC Board of Directors, YMAC Christmas Shutdown

Information session for Indigenous suppliers

Posted: November 26th, 2012

Filed under: Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC), Broome, Indigenous business, Perth, Port Hedland

The Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC) is a business-to-business membership body dedicated to growing diversity within the supply chain. AIMSC’s goal is to connect Australian corporate and government organisations with Indigenous business suppliers and ensure that small to medium Indigenous businesses have the opportunity to be integrated into the supply chains of Australian companies and Government agencies.

To promote its new office and physical presence in WA, AIMSC has organised a roadshow up the West Coast, visiting Perth, Port Hedland and Broome.

The Road Show will cover:
• Real Opportunities in WA forum
• Express Certification for Indigenous businesses who are Sole Traders/Sole Shareholders-Directors
• An overview and information session on the up coming changes to the Indigenous Opportunities Policy (IOP)

For more information visit www.aimsc.org.au/events

Indigenous Leadership Scholarships on Offer in WA

Posted: October 25th, 2012

Filed under: AIM, Australian Institute of Management, Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA, CMEWA, Indigenous Employment and Training, Indigenous Leadership Program, Indigenous Scholarships., Perth

Community Forum on Constitutional Recognition

Posted: June 5th, 2012

Filed under: Carolyn Tan, Constitutional recognition, Perth, You Me Unity

On Tuesday, 26 June 2012, a community forum will be held at Christ Church Anglican Church in the Perth suburb of Claremont to discuss constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

YMAC’s In-house legal counsel, Dr. Carolyn Tan, will be chairing the discussion, with Hon. Fred Chaney and Tammy Solonec on the panel.

The topics to be discussed include:

• What is our Constitution?
• Why are changes needed?
• How should I vote in a National Referendum?

Click here for more information on the event.

For more information on constitutional recognition, visit the You Me Unity website.

2012 NAIDOC Perth Awards

Posted: April 26th, 2012

Filed under: NAIDOC Perth Awards, NAIDOC Week 2012, Perth

The 2012 NAIDOC Perth Awards are seeking nominations for exceptional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Perth. Nominations can be submitted in any of the following categories:

1. Outstanding Achievement
2. Elder of the Year (Male)
3. Elder of the Year (Female)
4. Sportsperson of the year
5. Tertiary Scholar of the Year
6. Youth of the Year (Male)
7. Youth of the Year (Female)
8. Aboriginal Health Professional of the Year
9. Artist of the Year
10. Business of the Year
11. Non-for-profit Organisation of the Year
12. Carer of the Year
13. Community Person of the Year

Nominations close Sunday 20 May 2012.

The winners will be announced on Thursday 21 June 2012 at a special NAIDOC Perth Awards Ceremony at the Governor’s Ball Room and will be promoted throughout 1-7 July for NAIDOC Week 2012.

For guidelines and nomination forms, please click here.

For for more information about the NAIDOC Perth Awards, contact Gail Beck on  08 9358 7403  (during work hours) or  0411 093 870  (after hours).

For information on previous winners, visit the NAIDOC Perth Awards website.