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23.01.2022 First day of the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference in Lorne, Victoria - hosted by WAITOC and Eastern Marr Aboriginal Corporation and supported by Visit Victoria and Tourism Western Australia

22.01.2022 Our Red Dust Heelers Program in action in Townsville and Brisbane last week - fantastic work team!

21.01.2022 Our partnership with @jaspercoffee has not only led to a percentage of sales of #reddustthecoffee going to our @reddustheelers program - their expert baristas/caffeine dealers, including founder Wells Trenfield, have also provided mentorship and support to our RESPECT Program participants during and after their barista training. Added to this, their leadership team has provided invaluable advice on ethical business to the Aboriginal land holders building cooperative busines...s that we support. . . . #Repost @reddustheelers with @get_repost Did you know you can support our program simply by buying some truely delicious, #fairtrade #organic #carbonneutral Red Dust The Coffee, thanks to @jaspercoffee ‘s partnership with @outbackacademy ? . . . . #Repost @jaspercoffee with @get_repost Buzz Alley and Red Dust. Two of our favourite coffees. Head to our website to hear more about our partnership with the @reddustheelers and how this great coffee is helping to change lives.

21.01.2022 We acknowledge and share the deep loss and hurt felt by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the lead up to and on January 26 Survival day or Invasion Day. We support Cricket Australia’s move towards recognition and reflection on this day with one minute’s silence - and will join them on this healing step forward.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to participants from NSW, SA and Victoria who participated in their first bee keeping training this week with Outback Academy Australia. Thanks also to Tocal College trainers and Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative for hosting all. What a great start as we build our regenerative farming and bee keeping skills. Keep watching this space for more updates on our ‘Follow the Flowers’ farmers and product.... ODONATA Ngopamuldi Aboriginal Corporation Roelands Village, Western Australia Goulburn Broken CMA National Indigenous Australians Agency Alphington Farmers Market

20.01.2022 Looking forward to hearing Michael Bully talk at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference, Lorne, Victoria this week - here is Michael talking at the WA Landcare Network Forum talking about the work being done at Roelands Village in environmental management.

19.01.2022 One of many achievements for Aunty Frances was co-founding the Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Medical Service, which started in her house, using her kitchen and home phone as a base. And now at 91, her daughter, OAA Chairperson Leanne Miller said we are all amazed by her stamina. She is 91 and not out - and she’s raring to go in 2021.

18.01.2022 RUNNER'S DREAM on TRACK #GOODNEWS 19 year old Keanu Calyon, from Mulan south of Halls Creek, is in training to represent Australia in the next Paralympic Games

16.01.2022 It’s R U OK? Day today. A reminder to check in with our loved ones today and every day. Because sometimes it’s hard to let others know when you’re not feeling ok, and it’s also hard to feel like it’s ok not to be ok.... We are proud to support this important message, and to have a representative on the R U OK Sports Advisory Board. Start the conversation with these 4 steps - 1. ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check in

14.01.2022 SEE IT. DREAM IT. BE IT.

14.01.2022 Our Chairperson, Leanne Miller, is currently running for the position North East Representative for the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria - with a wealth of knowledge, leadership and strength, we believe she would be a huge asset to The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria - Good Luck Leanne!

14.01.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disability - Australia from all of us, and in particular our Red Dust Heelers . Today, and every day, we celebrate and are very proud of the work our Heelers do in communities across Australia. To raise awareness of the ability of people with disability, and provide opportunity and support to people with disabilities, in all areas of life.

13.01.2022 Congratulations this well deserved honour for our Ambassador and friend Syd Jackson

07.01.2022 Great to see 3 of the Roelands Village and OAA RESPECT Program Participants - Dolcie, Jade and Shantay - at the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference this week, serving up beautiful Jasper Red Dust Blend coffees during the breaks. These young women recently became certified baristas thanks to a partnership between Roelands Village, Outback Academy Australia and South Regional TAFE. They were also lucky enough to receive some pointers from Jasper Coffee founder, Wells Tren...field, who attended the conference to speak on fair trade and also supplied the beans and cups for the event. They traveled from WA with wonderful support and encouragement from their mentors and program facilitators - Michael Bully and Jo Ludbrook. They are now inspired to start their own business, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for them. Thank you to the organisers of the Conference for this fantastic opportunity for our young people! Aboriginal Tours & Experiences

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Outback Academy Australia, Ambassador - Aunty Frances Mathyssen (nee Briggs), Senior Elder, Dhulanyagen Ulupna Clan of the Yorta Yorta. This award recognises her life long commitment to local families, welfare, health, land rights and Aboriginal culture. She has significantly enhanced the lives of Aboriginal Victorians and the broader community. Her community development work and dedication spans over 70 years of community service and activism.

04.01.2022 Thanks to support from the International Day of People with Disability - Australia, The Outback Academy Australia Heelers and the Australian Paralympic Team w...ill be in Shepparton, VIC next Tuesday to support an open invitation round table discussion on barriers and enablers to inclusion of people with disability in sport and healthy, active lifestyles at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative - this is an important first step to seeing Aboriginal and other Australians with disabilities in the Shepparton region engaged in sport and recreation - some may even be our future Paralympians! The Heelers, including Paralympians, will also be at the Shepparton Basketball Stadium in the evening for a training session with the local wheelchair basketballers and running come and try activities, with a free BBQ - All Welcome Please see the poster below for more details. Ashe Shepparton WIN News Shepparton Shepparton News Get Mooving Greater Shepparton

04.01.2022 Wonderful highlight package from our Red Dust Heelers exhibition game at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 - huge opportunity given to us by their organising committee to share on the world stage the incidence of disability in Australia, in particular in Aboriginal communities, and highlight the importance of making sure we leave no one behind - so that everyone can experience the healing powers of sport, community and friendships.

03.01.2022 Thank you Warrigal Charters - Professional bus/ coach hire for taking great care of our Red Dust Heelers

01.01.2022 Outback Academy Australia- East West Alliance Update February 24, 2020 Business Development Workshop, Shepparton... Murray Corridor Enterprises (MCE-NSW, Victoria and South Australia) and their East West Alliance (EWA) business peers from SW West Western Australia, Noongar Land Enterprises (NLE) representing a total of 8 MCE and 8 NLE Aboriginal led/owned (16) met in Shepparton to progress their Aboriginal led Fairtrade style business movement. Supported by Outback Academy Australia (OAA) through NIAA funding the attached Principles for EWA businesses were ratified for EWA business members. EWA first products together include honey, Australian Wildflowers, botanicals, food including bush foods, and liked tourism. Principles were ratified, and advice to the Governance Model going forward was assisted by OAA partner, Allens Lawyers. The EWA’s first project is referred to as Follow the Flowers will establish a connected supply chain, initially for southern Australia, and going forward nationally of product that has been produced by Aboriginal landholders, that meets EWA values and Principles for production. EWA members will be benefited by a ‘mark’ attached to guide consumers seeking to purchase from Aboriginal owned, ethical and cooperative businesses, similar to Fairtrade. Embedded in EWA businesses are practical commitments to healing and protecting Country, and employment of vulnerable job seekers. The Next Business Gathering will be held in April 2020. The EWA will be also be presenting at the World Indigenous Tourism Summit in April in Perth.