Business Planning and Grant Writing
Contemporary Nyoongar textile designer Francine Kickett is in high demand. Amongst her accomplishments is being named Western Australia’s Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2001.Francine’s striking designs have featured in the catwalks of Australia, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Frustrated by fruitless efforts in seeking Aboriginal economic development assistance from various sources, she called ICV with the intention to gain the skills required to access the financial assistance needed to support her work. Read more...
Jarlmadangah - Community Store
Lesley Butt, formerly employed by the local school, has been running the Jarlmadangah Communtiy Store ever since ICV volunteer Jega Sandrasekaram visited back in 2003. The store is well stocked and now runs at a small profit which is continually being reinvested to further its development. Read more...
Looma - Housing
Maintenance
"The skills we gained from the project were great, but the pride and ownership in the team of a job well done is fantastic. The spin off for the community is one step towards being self sufficient in regards to the housing maintenance." Read more...
Wongutha Birni - Cultural Centre
The Centre has provided a unique place to foster a sense of pride in the Aboriginal community and is keeping the community culture alive by acting as a museum for artefacts, stories and information regarding Aboriginal history, culture and tradition. The involvement of a wide range of members of the community has provided all with a sense of ownership and pride. Read more...
AFL CAPE YORK – Sports Academy
Kickstart is a program aimed at “improving the health and well being of young Indigenous people. It is directed at youth aged 5-15 years living in remote communities within North Queensland.” The emphasis is on developing life skills, building self esteem and giving kids an opportunity to succeed. Read more...
Kadjina - Fruit & Vegetable Garden
“One of the most gratifying aspects of the project was the ‘whole of community’ interest”. Firstly, late on day two one of the families on their ‘sunset walk’ with the kids and dogs, dropped by to see how we were progressing. The following day the primary school kids arrived with their teacher to donate paper and cardboard material to supply mulch for the garden.
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