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25.01.2022 Yarpa in collaboration with Many Rivers will be hosting an Introduction to Business workshop at Kimberwalli on 13th March 2020. Time: 9am 4pm Location: Kimberwalli - 1 Mimika Street, Whalan NSW 2770... Cost: FREE - lunch provided. Topics covered: - What is business? - What is my product? - What is profit? - What can go wrong? The workshop is suitable for those wishing to get started in business or those that are already in business and wanting a refresher. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-immersion-program-mor

25.01.2022 Don’t forget, if you’re interested in applying for a job at Kimberwalli, we have a yarn up session this morning at 10am!! If you can’t make it into the office, not to worry, you can join virtually by contacting the Aboriginal Programs School Workforce on 02 7814 3833 or email them at [email protected]

23.01.2022 PRE EMPLOYMENT COURSE - REGISTER NOW! Starting Tuesday 18 August for 8 weeks (one day a week) at Kimberwalli, 1 Mimika Avene, Whalan. Contact Renee Thomson to register your interest 0436 638 366 or email [email protected]... Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 18 years or over.

23.01.2022 Even though things are changing this weekend, its still important to stop the spread of COVID-19 and do things a bit differently. #COVID19 #KeepOurMobSafe

23.01.2022 Welcome to Moungibi (Burketown) where the horizon meets the sky. Theres nothing for as far you can see. Until it gets dark #backroads

23.01.2022 Attention all deadly young Aboriginal artists! Want to know how you can win an iPad?! Aboriginal primary and high school students are invited to enter a competition to design a new logo for the Aboriginal Knowledge Circle. There are two categories:... > Aboriginal Primary School students in NSW > Aboriginal High School students in NSW Students must be under the age of 18 years and Parents must provide their permission for their child to enter! Students need to submit their original artwork as either a digital or painted artwork, with the size no bigger than 20cm x 10cm. Competition closes on Friday 15 January 2021. If you or your child would like assistance to enter this competition, please contact the team at Kimberwalli by email at [email protected] to arrange support with access to art supplies or computers to design your logo! For details about the competition, visit the AbSec website to find out more!

23.01.2022 Meet Alkira and Shaun! They’re both big sport fans but today they swapped the footy boots for a pen and paper and came along to our songwriting workshop! Run by the team at Story Factory the songwriting workshop gave the young people a chance to explore storytelling through writing songs. ... #storytelling #song #songwriting

23.01.2022 Hey you mob - check out this deadly crew ! What have you learnt about yourself during COVID-19?

22.01.2022 Meet Steven our Technology support officer Steven is passionate about music production and graphic design and has been making music for 14 years. Steven has knowledge working with Windows and MacOS, disassembling and performing physical repairs, data recovery and total restorations of otherwise defunct hardware. #meetthemob #kimberwalli #WesternSydney #youngpeople #ourmob #technology #Whalan #educationourway

22.01.2022 Kimberwalli Story Factory Workshop. A free workshop for young Aboriginal people in Western Sydney to create stories and poems that reflect the world as they see it. . 4 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 | 4 P M - 6 P M... . Contact Renee to register on 0436 638 366 or [email protected] See more

21.01.2022 IT DON'T MATTER. Kimberwalli and Higher Ground Hip Hop Workshops held a Hip-Hop Songwriting Workshop with 6 young people who came together to learn the foundations of Songwriting in Hip-Hop. These young people conveyed their experiences of being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander into their own song titled ‘It Don’t Matter’.... We are so happy to share their great work their creation. Take a listen to ‘It Don’t Matter’ and Tag a friend to share with them! #NAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #alwayswasalwayswillbe

21.01.2022 This week our Partnerships officer Renee attended the Principals Network Meeting at Chilfley College Senior Campus - Mount Druitt. It was great to collaborate on ways Kimberwalli can work in with schools in Western Sydney for outcomes for our kids. . If you would like to contact us at Kimberwalli please shoot us an email at [email protected] ... #Education #Kimberwalli #Westernsydney #Chifleycollege #ouryoungpeople #ourway #educationourway #opportunity #Aboriginalaffairs #Whalan #partnerships

20.01.2022 - OZTAG POSTPONED THIS WEEK ONLY - Please note due to forecast weather conditions for Friday, the Kimberwalli Oztag Clinic will be postponed. Participants can still register their interest by contacting Renee Thomson on 0436 638 366

20.01.2022 Do you love Netball? Netball NSW is running a netball skills session tomorrow at the Mount Druitt Netball Association Netball Courts! If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student aged 11-17 years and you love to shoot a nettyhoop, come along for a 2 hour session of fun.... This clinic is run by accredited coaches and will be tailored to all abilities. For the younger group, students from grades K-6, we’ll be running another fun session of games, relays and crafts with Wesley Experiences at Kimberwalli! Contact us on 8610 6800 or [email protected] and book your spot.

20.01.2022 Congrats to all students who completed their HSC in what was a very tough year! A special shout out to Jaida Conway, a Kamilaroi woman and captain of Alexandria Park Community School who finished 1st in Aboriginal Studies! Too deadly Jaida! We would love to hear about any deadly young Aboriginal people who have completed their HSC this year! So tag us in your posts and we will share your post to give them an extra special shout out!

20.01.2022 Opportunity for a deadly young artist.

19.01.2022 Temporary Closure of Kimberwalli #keepourmobsafe #covid19

19.01.2022 We’ve still got two more activities left for our holiday program! Today at 1pm we’ll be hosting another ‘Kickin Back at Kimberwalli’ session where we’ll be doing ball games - arts & craft & much more! And tomorrow we have the ‘Drive For Life Yarn Up Session’ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16-24 looking to get their licence ... Book your spot at [email protected] or give us a call on 8610 6800 Here’s some snaps from one of our ‘Kickin Back at Kimberwalli’ sessions earlier this week where we created our own pot plants

19.01.2022 Check out this COVID collab by Nooky and Mi-kaisha with choreography by Darren Compton. Just released to encourage young people to continue to stay COVID safe. Give it a listen and stay One Point 5 away! #Repost

17.01.2022 Training Services NSW and Kimberwalli visited a number of Aboriginal people across Western Sydney working in a range of different industries to talk to hear their voices regarding the importance of NAIDOC. Have a watch and see what they had to say. NRL - National Rugby League Sydney Zoo Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre #NAIDOC... #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 See more

17.01.2022 Yesterday was Mabo Day and also the end to National Reconciliation Week. Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Mer Island Man, led the fight which saw the concept of Terra Nullius overturned on the 3 June 1992, recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples rights to land, sea and culture.

16.01.2022 Gain the skills you need to set you up for success! Kimberwalli & TAFE NSW Aboriginal Programs have teamed up to offer Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people (aged 16 & up) a Certificate two in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways. This program is for those who want to further develop their skills to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways. ... The program will start during Term 2, 2021. If you're interested in this program, register by emailing [email protected] or call Blake Tatafu on 0436 918 118.

16.01.2022 Every Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Kimberwalli from 11 March! Aboriginal youth 16 - 24 years of age create and publish music with Gomeroi artist-teacher Monks. Write and record a rap song, beats and bars, poetic devices, recording techniques and an introduction to the online music business.... CONTACT: [email protected]

16.01.2022 HISTORY TIMELINE OF NAIDOC IN AUSTRALIA Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders have helped create NAIDOC to be what it is today. Here is a bit more about NAIDOC History. Want to know more about the history of NAIDOC in Australia?... https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/history More information about 'Day of Mourning', provided by AIATSIS : https://aiatsis.gov.au/node/34941 #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

16.01.2022 Kimberwalli is excited to join in the celebrations for INDIGENOUS LITERACY DAY! If you would like to join the online celebrations at 12.30pm (AEST) today visit www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/indigenous-literacy #ilf #indigenousliteracyday #celebratinglanguageandliteracy #aboriginal #torresstraitislander #firstpeople #firstlanguages

15.01.2022 Even on the weekend we shine have a great weekend you mob.

15.01.2022 Thank you to all the deadly young people that came along to ‘Kickin’ back at Kimberwalli’ We absolutely loved having Nulungu Dreaming sharing with us cultural knowledge and dance! We sang, danced and played our way into the late afternoon! ... #whataday #ourkidsourfuture #kickinbackatkimberwalli

13.01.2022 HOW WAS YOUR NAIDOC WEEK IN 2020? As we come close to the end of NAIDOC Week for 2020, we want to hear from YOU. How did you celebrate NAIDOC this year? Did you spend time with mob or attend a COVID Safe event?... Let us know in the comments below! #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

13.01.2022 FREE Hip-Hop Songwriting Program at Kimberwalli with Higher Ground Workshops. Its a free 6-week program that starts THIS Wednesday, 18 March 2020. If you know someone between 16-24 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who would enjoy this - contact details on flyer.

13.01.2022 PROTEST POETRY WORKSHOP TONIGHT 4-6PM AT KIMBERWALLI, WHALAN Open to young Aboriginal people in Western Sydney. To register contact Renee Thomson on 0436 638 366. For more Information about Kimberwalli or Programs on offer, contact Renee Thomson, Partnerships Officer on 0436 638 366 or Blake Tatafu Partnerships Officer on 0436 918 118.

13.01.2022 R E M I N D E R - REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TODAY! Kimberwalli are launching a Pre-Trade Construction Course in collaboration with Walan Miya (Aboriginal owned Registered Training Organisation) & Yalagan Group (Aboriginal Labour Hire Recruitment Company). The program is targeted at Aboriginal Community members, Job seekers & 16+ year olds (unenrolled from school to meet eligibility criteria) who have an interest or passion in Construction.... It will run over a 4 week period starting next Tuesday 18th August, 2020 at Kimberwalli. At the completion of the program there will be potential employment opportunities for participants. This is a great career opportunity for community, as you will receive wrap-around support and mentoring throughout the duration of the program & post-program. If you have any family members, friends or community members who are interested in construction, please tell them to register today by calling Renee on 0436 638 366.

12.01.2022 NATIONAL NAIDOC AWARDS The National NAIDOC Awards recognise the outstanding contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made over each year. If someone in your community deserves to be recognised then nominate them for a 2021 National NAIDOC Award!... Nominate Here: https://www.naidoc.org.au//nominati/national-naidoc-awards

12.01.2022 PRE-TRADE CONSTRUCTION COURSE - REGISTER NOW! Starting Tuesday 18 August for 4 weeks (three days a week) at Kimberwalli, 1 Mimika Avenue, Whalan. Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 16+ years or over. ... Contact Renee Thomson to register your interest 0436 638 366 or email [email protected]

11.01.2022 Over the last two days, Kimberwalli Staff have been completing the Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid course. The training has been insightful, helpful and will allow us to better serve our community. Thank you very much to Kihri Euloo Wiree for facilitating this for us. #MentalHealth

10.01.2022 What a day! The Mindset of a Champ session was beyond inspiring! Thank you to all the mob who came along and to Anthony Mundine - Mundine: Mindset of a Champ for a great workshop and for sharing your story ... Check out all the action #chasingdreams #kimberwalliholidayprogram #OurKidsOurFuture

10.01.2022 **ATTENTION ABORIGINAL OWNED BUSINESSES AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES** The NSW Department of Education is providing free webinars for those seeking to gain ...procurement contracts through the department. This would be particularly helpful for businesses operating in the construction industry. The next webinar is Wednesday, 17 June 2020 and registration is essential. Follow this link for further information: https://bit.ly/3dJ0XHT #IndigenousBusiness #SupplyNation #IndigenousBusinessAustralia #AANSW Indigenous Business Australia Supply Nation

10.01.2022 Do you know anyone looking to commence study at Western Sydney University in 2021? Western Sydney University is committed to providing higher education pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The program is open to those who are working, unemployed, studying at TAFE or coming straight from high school. Learn more about the program via the link below.... https://www.westernsydney.edu.au//aboriginal-and-torres-st

08.01.2022 OZ TAG AT KIMBERWALLI FRIDAYZ. . Kimberwalli & Oztag NSW are running clinics for Aboriginal young people aged 5-18 years old in Western Sydney . Starting Friday 6th March, 2020 from 4pm-6pm at Kimberwali football fields. ... . Register your interest with Renee 0436 638 366 OR [email protected] See more

08.01.2022 KICKIN' BACK AT KIMBERWALLI! Starting today, come join us at Kimberwalli Thursday and Friday from 1PM-5PM these school holidays. We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High School Students to enjoy in the fun of: Creating Sounds and Music in our Open Music Studio... Computer Gaming and Fun Compete in Nintendo Switch Competitions Create FUN TikTok's using our iPads and Green Screen Play a game of Footy on our large Football Fields Relax, Chill and Watch Movies Give us a call on (02) 8610 6800 for more information. See you there! #Kimberwalli #KickinBackAtKimberwalli #SchoolHolidays

08.01.2022 Kimberwalli is hiring! If you love to work with our young people, these jobs could be what you’re looking for We have two exciting positions available: Kimberwalli Partnerships Officer, Clerk grade 7/8, (Identified)... Kimberwalli Assistant Project Officer (Programs), Clerk Grade 5/6, (Identified) Head to jobs NSW to apply today https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au///all-locations/all-worktypes We’ll also be hosting a Yarn Up on Tuesday 20 April from 10am to 12pm, where you can find out more about the role and tips on how to submit a great application. You can attend the Yarn Up in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. To register for the Yarn Up, contact the Aboriginal Programs School Workforce Team on the details below: Aboriginal Programs School Workforce 02 7814 3833 [email protected] Or if you have any questions about the positions, contact Sara Hamilton n 8610 6800 or [email protected] #indigenousemployment #aboriginalemployment

06.01.2022 And that’s a wrap for our School Holiday Program! We finished on a fantastic note with the ‘Drive For Life’ program where Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people found out how they can get their licence Lots of questions and great discussions! ... Here’s some of our favourite pics over the last couple of days. A big thank you to all those that helped make our program possible: Blacktown City Council Story Factory Mission Australia The Salvation Army Australia Netball NSW Nulungu Dreaming Mundine: Mindset of a Champ - Anthony Mundine Kallico Catering and Custom Cakes #ouryouthourfuture #kimberwalliholidayprogram

06.01.2022 Happening now until 3pm at Mount Druitt pools.

06.01.2022 Are you passionate about our young people and their future? Come work for Kimberwalli! We have two exciting positions available:... Kimberwalli Partnerships Officer, Clerk grade 7/8, (Identified) Kimberwalli Assistant Project Officer (Programs), Clerk Grade 5/6, (Identified) Head to jobs NSW to apply today https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au///all-locations/all-worktypes We’ll also be hosting a Yarn Up on Tuesday 20 April from 10am to 12pm, where you can find out more about the role and tips on how to submit a great application. You can attend the Yarn Up in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. To register for the Yarn Up, contact the Aboriginal Programs School Workforce Team on the details below: Aboriginal Programs School Workforce 02 7814 3833 [email protected] Or if you have any questions about the positions, contact Sara Hamilton on 8610 6800 or [email protected] #indigenousemployment #aboriginalemployment

05.01.2022 First Nations and non-Indigenous artists are being sought to collaborate and design the concept and identity for the TAFE NSW Reconciliation Action Plan. Curren...t and/or former students of TAFE NSW will be required to co-create an artwork that is a symbol of Reconciliation. The winning artists will be awarded prize money, be showcased throughout the Reconciliation Action Plan and other materials and have their artwork placed in the office of the TAFE Managing Director. All works should be submitted before Friday 7 August 2020. Submission and other details available here: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/reconciliation #AANSW Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation NSW

05.01.2022 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES Starting Monday 17 August for 8 weeks at Kimberwalli, 1 Mimika Ave, Whalan. Contact Renee Thomson to register your interest on 0436 638 366 or [email protected]... Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 18 or over. Please share throughout your network!

05.01.2022 Kimberwalli is so excited to share that together with Higher Ground Workshops we have partnered to offer a Hip-Hop Songwriting Program. Gomeroi Hip-Hop artist Monks will facilitate these workshops to learn and understand the elements of creating music; from laying down beats to recording a song. This program will run over the School Holidays for 6 sessions from 10:30AM 12:30PM on these dates:... 1. Monday, 28 September 2020 2. Tuesday, 29 September 2020 3. Wednesday, 30 September 2020 4. Tuesday, 6 October 2020 5. Wednesday, 7 October 2020 6. Friday, 9 October 2020 Lunch will be provided to participants each day at Kimberwalli. Transport will be available to and from Kimberwalli. To register or to find out more information, please contact Blake Tatafu at [email protected] or 0436 918 118. Kimberwalli has implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan to maintain a safe environment for our staff and guests. Please note that registration for this program is limited to ensure that it can be run in a safe and physically distanced way for all participants.

05.01.2022 That’s a wrap for the first week of our holiday program at Kimberwalli We’ve met some incredible young people, had some great yarns and learnt a lot. Bring on next week! ... #holidayswithkimberwalli #ouryouthourfuture

05.01.2022 Staying connected with mob is important. Remember to check on our Elders and family. Video produced by Campfire X

04.01.2022 Want to buy a laptop, an iPad, or materials to help you with your studies? Apply for $1000 to assist with your education needs in 2021 through the DCJ Schola...rships program. Register now at: dcjnsw.info/scholarships #dcjscholarships

04.01.2022 P O S T P O N E D . Due to COVID-19 we have made the decision to postpone the hip hop workshops until further notice. . Please continue to register and we will be in contact when we are up and running again. ... See more

04.01.2022 Young Aboriginal people will always be at the heart of Kimberwalli and on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day, we would like to take the opportunity to recognise our deadly young resilient leaders of tomorrow! Whatever path our children follow, we hope they always remember, You are smart, you are kind, you are strong and your ancestors have belonged to this country for millennia!

04.01.2022 Yesterday kimberwalli staff were invited to LinkedIn Australias office where they discussed ways that community can use the LinkedIn platform to improve ways to apply for jobs and connect with other professionals. Thanks LinkedIn for this great day! You can learn about LinkedIn and how to use it at the LinkedIn Coaches Session at Kimberwalli on 20 March 2020 - more details to come .. ... Please email [email protected] for more information! #Kimberwalli #LinkedIn #Partnerships

03.01.2022 OZ TAG CLINICS TODAY .. . Contacts us to register ..

03.01.2022 HERES WHATS HAPPENING AT KIMBERWALLI TERM ONE. . . #Kimberwalli #getinvolved #westernsydney #whalan #ourway #education #inspire #dropin #oztag #poetry #linkedin #dance #opportunity #ourmob #Aboriginalaffairs #getinvolved

03.01.2022 FEW SPOTS LEFT - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Next Wednesday, 25 November 2020, Kimberwalli and Many Rivers will have the 'Be Your Own Boss' Business Workshop from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. This FREE workshop is perfect for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People who are thinking about starting their own business or may be ready to start their own business. ... Kimberwalli will be offering FREE ongoing business support every Wednesday to everyone attends this workshop. To register, please call Blake Tatafu on (02) 8610 6800 or you can email at [email protected] #BlakBusiness #Kimberwalli

03.01.2022 Meet Renee our Partnerships officer. As one of the founding Project Advisory Committee members of Kimberwalli, Renee is passionate in ensuring that Kimberwalli plays an influential role in the succession of all Aboriginal people in Western Sydney, as she believes Kimberwalli holds the key to unlock limitless opportunities for Aboriginal people. #WelcomeRenee #WesternSydney #Kimberwalli #youngpeople #educationourway #Partnerships #ouryoungpeople #youngpeopleofwesternsydney #education #Aboriginalaffairs #AANSW #Whalan #Success #opportunities #influential

03.01.2022 P O S T P O N E D Unfortunately the Pre-Trade construction course - info session and the Oz-Tag clinics are now postponed due to COVID-19.

02.01.2022 Look at these deadly super stars at today’s netball skills clinic! What a fantastic day full of healthy fun A big thank you to Netball NSW and to Cynthia from the Didjurigur Netball Club for bringing your team along!! ... We hope you all had just as much fun as we did! Don’t forget we still have a number of activities for the rest of the week including ‘Mindset of a Champ’, ‘Children’s activities’ and ‘Drive for Life’ yarn up session. Tag below anyone who you think may be interested And send them our way! #netball #OurYouthOurFuture #kimberwalliholidays

02.01.2022 We’re working on our mindset this morning with Anthony Mundine’s ‘Mindset of a Champ’ program! We’re yarning about choices, decisions and leadership! Watch this space to see how the rest of our day goes