Indigenous Affairs

BASKING IN SPORTING GLORY

Bask Event Management has created the REPRESENT! Indigenous Sports Awards. Bask Director Andrea Allen said the concept is a no-brainer. “We have so many standalone Indigenous sporting competitions,” she said, “All the major sports run Indigenous carnivals or tournaments, so why wouldn’t we have a specific awards ceremony to...

Business

CHAMBER SALUTES BEST OF BUSINESS

The program includes taking Aboriginal boys as work experience students at the port. It won the inaugural Community Collaboration and Corporate Responsibility trophy at the NT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Port owner Landbridge says the partnership with Clontarf is a great success and “stellar”. The Clontarf...

Indigenous Affairs

STARLIGHT PUTS A BIG SMILE ON OUR KIDS’ FACES

He’s one of four Captains from the Starlight Express Room at Royal Darwin Hospital who flew to the Territory on a red rocket fresh from Planet Starlight. The Starlight Express Room uses fun, laughter and play to transform the often isolating and scary world of hospitals for thousands of seriously and chronically ill children from across the...

Indigenous Affairs

AN EXTRAORDINARY ENTREPRENEUR

She owns Liandra Swim, an upmarket Indigenous-themed brand of swim and resort wear that is gaining a growing following of devotees in Australia and overseas. Each piece is named after an inspirational Indigenous woman, sometimes famous, sometimes not so famous. For instance, there’s the Karlie Noon bikini, named after the astronomer who...

Indigenous Affairs

THE GREAT RED HEART OF AUSTRALIA

Those lucky enough to live in Alice Springs can schedule weekends away; the rest need to plan a lengthy tour. Everybody who holidays in the Red Centre is better for the experience. Arrange to meet your rellies in Alice. They can fly in, drive or catch the Ghan. Any time is a good time to visit. But if you want to time a visit to...

Indigenous Affairs

WHARF EARNS A LARRAKIA NAME

The naming of the wharf represents the mutual respect between Larrakia people and INPEX since 2008. As a part of the naming process, INPEX consulted the INPEX Larrakia Advisory Committee (ILAC) to suggest a name for the wharf in Larrakia language.  ILAC chair Darryn Wilson explains how the name Madla (pronounced Mud-lah) came...

Education

MICHAELA JOINS INPEX FAMILY

A simple careers talk at a Territory high school has altered a young Darwin apprentice’s career trajectory forever. The life changing moment came as Michaela Espie attended a INPEX careers talk at Taminmin High School in 2021. Michaela was previously enrolled in the former Girls Academy program which INPEX supported, and then the STARS...

Indigenous Affairs

TOURISM BOUNCES BACK

Twenty five businesses, organisations and individuals were crowned winners – and 20 now go to the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.  Two Aboriginal-owned experiences were among the winners.  Katherine-based Top Didj Cultural Experience and Art Gallery won the Business Growth award and Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye took out the...

Indigenous Affairs

SALTBUSH: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Saltbush vision rose from the red dirt of Central Australia in response to the unique and specific challenges faced by so many Territorians in their struggles to live a fulfilling life.  From the early successful pre-employment programs, such as Future Stars, developed for and by local people with lived experience, Saltbush now...

Indigenous Affairs

NLC PROUD OF KIDS LEARNING IN TWO WORLD

Learning on Country, an initiative of the Northern Land Council and 15 remote schools, is doing just that: teaching students the western way but wrapped in a strong blanket of traditional lore and love of country. Land council chairman Sam Bush- Blanasi is proud of the progress the program is making in the bush. “Our kids are learning to...

Education

SHELLIE LEADS CDU’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST

This was demonstrated at the 2022 Alumni Awards, which showcase the best and brightest former students who have become leaders and innovators – and have demonstrated excellence throughout their careers. The awards highlighted the breadth of talent by honouring graduates ranging from a renowned singer to a robotics entrepreneur. CDU’s...

Indigenous Affairs

MRM PLAYS GOLF FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Held over two days in August and September 2022, more than 200 MRM employees and contractors hit the fairways at the Palmerston Golf and Country Club for a day of fun, some wonderfully average golf, and to raise important funds all in the name of charity. MRM continues its strong partnership with the foundation through its Charity Golf Day...