Community Connective Funding Page

Community Connective has a huge range of funding opportunities. Go to the link below to see what is available and to subscribe to their newsletter in your local area:

Community Connective Funding

2021-2023 NSW Heritage Grants Now Open

Grants totalling more than $5 million over a two-year period are now available for heritage projects across NSW.

There are three grant categories including Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, Caring for State Heritage and Community Heritage. The program has also been expanded to help owners and custodians of heritage places affected by natural disasters.

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants category aligns with the NSW Government’s commitment to strengthen and empower Aboriginal communities across NSW and increase understanding, respect, celebration and cultural participation in Aboriginal cultural heritage.

The Community Heritage Grants category is for projects that engage communities in the celebration and promotion of heritage especially projects that connect future generations with our heritage.

The 2021-23 NSW Heritage Grants funding round is now open for applications until 8 February 2021. Funding is also available for local government initiatives.

For more information, including guidelines and an application, visit the Heritage NSW website at https://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/grants/

Health Services Union: Health and Wellbeing Grants

The Health Services Union is committed to supporting the working of local Inidgenous Community Groups and Organisations to enhance the health and well-being of their communities.

The HSU Indigenous Development Fund may grant funding between $2,000 and up to $10,000 for the implementation of a community-based project.

Projects should be completed from Jan 2021 to 30th June 2021 and can include community development, well-being, sporting, Elder, literacy, health and education initiatives.

Applications close 30th November 2020. For more information phone 1300 478 679 or email info@hsu.asn.au

Opportunities in Singapore for Western Sydney food, beverage and agribusiness companies

Join Austrade industry specialists in a market briefing to learn more about the opportunities in Singapore in the food and agribusiness space. Austrade will be giving an overview of opportunities in Singapore’s food and agribusiness landscape, resources you can tap on for market entry as well as tips for success in market.

Date: 25 November 2020

Time: 1pm-2pm

Please use the following link to register. Once registered, you will then receive the link for the virtual market briefing.

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Event/singaporeagrifoo...

Dept of Communities and Justice Scholarhsips Program

Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid will teach you how to assist adolescents who may be experiencing mental health problems or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidenced back Action Plan.

When: During school terms

Duration: 3.5hrs per week x 4 weeks

Who: Parents and carers of children/young people 12 years and older

Cost: Free

Registration is essential

To register call Junaya Family Development Services on 02 9621 3922

Kimberwalli and TAFE Aboriginal Cultural Arts Program

Kimberwalli are launching an Aboriginal Cultural Arts Program in collaboration with TAFE NSW.

The program is targeted at Aboriginal Community members, Job seekers & 17+ year olds who have an interest or passion in art.

It will run over a 3 week period (every Tuesday & Wednesday) at Kimberwalli (1 Mimika Avenue, Whalan).

The program will start next Tuesday 24

The program will involve exploring cultural identity (different Mobs and their different arts/practices); artefacts and tool identification; exploring creative arts processes; introduction to weaving and finally creating art on a canvas that will be showcased at Kimberwalli.

If you have any clients, stakeholders, family members, friends or community members who are interested in art – please tell them to register by calling Renee Thomson on 0436 638 366 or 08 8610 6809 to secure their place in the program.

Due to COVID-19 we are limited with numbers, so please register interest as soon as possible.

Financial Assistance Link - Electricity Assistance

People can apply for EAPA vouchers (electricity assistance) online now - previously it was via and assessment with a financial counsellor.

They need to have a Services NSW account and be eligible.

Click the link below for more info and to register

Service NSW - Electricity Assistance

Brother to Brother

Brother to Brother is Australia's first 24hr hotline assisting Aboriginal men through Covid-19. The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, cinulding elders, to promote a culturally safe service.

The crisis number is 1800 435 799

Study Sessions at Kimberwalli

It’s that time of year where Schools enter into their fourth and final term, with our students in Year 10 and 12 diligently preparing for their exams. This can be quite a stressful time for our young students at school and having access to space and technology to study is one the major factors contributing to that stress.

Kimberwalli would like to invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to utilise our well-equipped, state of the art facilities to guarantee a safe, quite space for them to study.

Kimberwalli is open from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30AM – 5:00PM.

Booking sessions times to study at Kimberwalli are essential as Kimberwalli is following a COVID safety plan to maintain a safe environment for our staff and guests.

Transport will be available for drop off at the surrounding train/bus stations.

If you are interested in booking a session for study or know a student who would, please email me (Blake Tatafu) at blake.tatafu6@det.nsw.edu.au or give me a call on (02) 8610 6800.

Koori Kloset

Do you need clothes for an upcoming:

• Interview;
• Court Date;
• Formal;
• Sorry Business;
• Other special event?

Call us a call and come and borrow from our Koori Kloset: 51-57 Henry Street Penrith. Call Krystle 0468 768 936 or Gary 0468 703 918 or 47211 536 (option 2).

Indigenous Voice

More Australians want an Indigenous voice protected in the constitution. Report also finds an increase in racial prejudice and an increase in the number of people who believe ‘Australia is a racist country’. For the full story go to The Guardian Australia below:

Indigenous voice

Dance Rites

"Dance is more than movement or art to Peta Strachan [Dharug woman]. It is a language she has studied to tell the ancient stories of this country and now it is her turn to teach others." For the full story go to ABC news:

Dance Rites

New streamlined rates structure proposed for City of Parramatta

City of Parramatta residents and businesses are invited to provide feedback on the consolidation of the City’s multiple rates structures into a single scheme that applies to the whole Local Government Area (LGA).

The proposal – now on public exhibition – follows the review of the five existing rates structures that were inherited during council amalgamations in 2016. All amalgamated councils in NSW are required to review their rates structures by July 2021.

“By applying a single rates structure across the entire Council area, we are creating a system that’s more consistent for all of our hardworking ratepayers,” City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Bob Dwyer said.

“Transitioning to a single method of calculating rates will result in changes for some residents and businesses, so it’s important for us to consult with our local community and get their feedback on these proposed changes.”

The City of Parramatta LGA includes suburbs that were previously under Auburn, Holroyd, Hornsby Shire and The Hills Shire councils, and each had its own rates structure.

“The collection of rates is crucial for Council to fund essential services and infrastructure, such as garbage management; planting of trees; and the maintenance and upgrading of roads, parks and community facilities. This is particularly important for a growing city like Parramatta, so we can continue to meet the needs and expectations of our community,” Cr Dwyer said

“While we are seeking to make our rates consistent across the board, we have also made an effort to come up with a structure that will have the least impact on our ratepayers.”

Changes in rates will vary from property to property based on land values and other factors.

Council will review and consider all submissions before lodging any proposed changes with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART). If the proposed structure is approved by IPART, the new rates will take effect from 1 July 2021.

To find out more about the proposed changes, provide feedback or make an appointment to speak with a rates officer, please visit participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/rates.

Submissions must be received by 9am Friday 18 December 2020.

There are employment services you can check out online and subscribe to for job vacancies and traineeships listings.

Check them out:
http://www.careerspot.com.au/careerspot-login

https://www.yarpa.com.au/

https://aes.org.au/

https://marist180.org.au/180people/work-at-m180/

Aboriginal Leaner Drivers Program

Do you need a learners permit?

We are now taking expressions of interest for the Aboriginal Learner drivers program.In this course you will;

•Practice your test online.

•Learn in an environment with other Aboriginal people or in the comfort of your own home.

•Learn about driver safety and driver responsibility.

•Acquire your Learners permit.

•Resourced by the RMS.

•An exemption will be given at the end of the course to attempt for free until you pass the test with no rebooking fee! (up to 12 weeks)

Choose how you want to learn either face to face in class or connected online delivery!

HOW DO I APPLY?

Application link:

bit.ly/LearnerDriver

Reconciliation Australia: RAP Officer and Senior RAP Officer Positions

Location: Canberra or Sydney

Full-Time Fixed-Term until 30 June 2023 with possibility of a 3-year extension depending on funding

RA Level 3 – 4, Salary Range $50,000 – $75,000 + Super. Starting salary will depend on experience and qualification

Applications Close 30 November, 2020

For more info and to apply:

RAP Officer and Senior RAP Officer

CEO - GO Foundation

The Opportunity
Reporting to, and working collaboratively with, the Founders, Chair and Board you will be the first Indigenous Chief Executive of the GO Foundation and will lead the organisation into its next stage of growth. You will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the GO Foundation’s staff, programs, expansion and execution of its mission and purpose. You will continue to build the GO Foundation scholarship program across Australia through our GO Ecosystem and the development of a sustainable funding pipeline. You will foster exceptional relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and continue to develop and build the dedicated GO team

• Reporting to: Chairperson and the Board
• Location: Sydney is the preferred location for this role.
• Work type: Full-time, but we are flexible. If full-time doesn’t suit you let us know.
• Salary: The remuneration package will be sufficient to attract, retain and motivate an outstanding candidate.
• Applications Close: COB, Wednesday 23 December 2020

For more information and to apply go to:

Go Foundation

Sydney Festival and Bridge Climb - Calling out for Indigenous Storytellers

Want to be part of a great team of people who create memorable experiences that ignite, unite and excite the city of Sydney?

As part of the Sydney Festival ‘Blak Out’ Program, Sydney Festival and BridgeClimb are delighted to be working together to take people on a journey unlike anything they’ve experienced before.

Skills and Experience Required:

For more info and to application details go to:

Bridgeclimb Indigenous Storytellers

Yarpa employment

Please don’t hesitate to reach out for all Yarpa employment enquiries please contact Yarpa directly on 0447 318 096 or go to: https://www.yarpa.com.au/

No opportunities available at this time.

Contact the team if you know of an opportunity that should be promoted on this page.

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

This degree at UWS gives you the skills and understanding to teach effectively across the full curriculum range in Kindergarten to Year 6. It will also extend your literacy and numeracy skills and develop your cultural perspective as it relates to schools and communities.

For more information visit:

westernsydney.edu.au/atsiedcourse

Sydney TAFE Course for Aboriginal Community

Indigenous Apprenticeships Program

The Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) are about to open for the 2021 intake. The IAP plays a pivotal role in increasing Indigenous employment opportunities across the APS.

The program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is an entry level program at the APS 2 or 3 classification for those looking to join the Australian Public Service.

The program runs for 12 months and involves full time work, study towards a Certificate IV or Diploma in Government and ongoing support.

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations...