KARI April News Update
April was a month of connection, culture and community across KARI programs and initiatives. From Unity Day celebrations in Queensland and New South Wales to swim safety, mentoring and community…
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KARI March News Update
March was a busy and energising month across KARI, from empowering women and young leaders to delivering culturally grounded programs for students, carers and families, each initiative created space for…
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KARI February News Update
February was a busy and energising month across KARI, filled with opportunities to connect with community, celebrate culture and strengthen partnerships. From bringing people together on the golf course to…
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KARI January News Update
Over the Christmas and New Year period, KARI supported families across our community through a range of holiday initiatives designed to bring choice, celebration and practical support during a busy…
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KARI November News Update
November was a busy and inspiring month at KARI, with highlights across our programs and partnerships. Students visited our Sydney Olympic Park offices for an Opportunity Hub Industry Yarn, sixteen…
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KARI October News Update
October has been an inspiring month for KARI, filled with moments that celebrated culture, connection, and community. From honouring Indigenous Business Month and launching our largest Foster Carer recruitment campaign…
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KARI September News Update
This month was about connection, culture and care. We shared our story on 2GB, strengthened leadership across teams, and backed community-led change with partners. Students and families came together for…
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KARI August News Update
This month, we’re proud to share stories that highlight the strength of culture, the power of connection, and the impact of opportunity. From The Cultural Unit’s inspiring cultural workshops to…
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KARI July News Update
As we wrap up a busy and inspiring July, we’re proud to share some of the incredible work happening across KARI. From NAIDOC Week celebrations and art competitions, to digital…
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KARI June News Update
June has been a month of connection, creativity and cultural celebration across KARI. From school workshops and national partnerships to cultural programs and community visits, our team continues to support…
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KARI May News Update
As Reconciliation Week reminds us of the importance of walking together with respect, May has been a powerful month of connection across our programs and communities. From new beginnings like…
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KARI April News Update
This month has been filled with opportunities to gather, reflect, and grow. Here’s a look at how KARI connected culture and community throughout April. Gwongubungga Swim Program – Gold Coast,…
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KARI March News Update
March has been a month of meaningful moments and exciting progress across our programs at KARI. From cultural events to new initiatives and community support, we’re proud to share the…
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January Highlights: Kicking Off With Culture!
Happy New Year! Can you believe January is already behind us? Time flies when you’re having fun, and the KARI team certainly packed a lot into the first month of…
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Why NAIDOC Week is Important to Me
As the Head of Culture at KARI, Troy Dargan says NAIDOC Week holds profound significance both personally and professionally. This annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture,…
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National NAIDOC Week November 2020
National NAIDOC Week is celebrated in July each year, however this year due to COVID-19, the National NAIDOC Committee decided in the best interest of the community to postpone celebrations…
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Community Program Vacation Care packs 2.0
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 it was in the best interest of our community to put Vacation Care on hold for the July school holidays. After the success of our April…
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Christmas Appeal Raffle 2020 – KARI Foundation
Christmas can be a particularly difficult and hard time for individuals and families. This year the KARI Foundation is holding a Christmas Appeal Raffle to alleviate the difficult times faced…
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National NAIDOC Committee Announces new dates
NAIDOC Week is celebrated every year in the month of July, but unfortunately due to COVID-19, the National NAIDOC Committee were forced to confirm that celebrations and the week itself…
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KARI Ella 7’s Tournament 2020
The KARI Ella 7’s tournament is the largest of its kind across Australia, bringing together first nation’s people to represent their club in a prestigious event. In its 12th year, the…
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KARI Foundation is excited to announce that as an approved Creative Kids provider we are set to deliver and facilitate a number of programs in 2020. Creative Kids is a…
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National Close the Gap Day 2020
National Close the Gap Day (NCTDG) and the launch of the 2020 Close the Gap Report was on Thursday 19th March. It is a national day of action and a time…
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Families strengthen their relationships at KARI Family Camp
KARI Limited held a Family Camp from February 7 – 9 at the Stanwell Tops Conference Centre. A total of 26 carers and 54 children & young people attended. Due…
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Dreamtime Awards
The National Dreamtime Awards returned for another year on Saturday 16th November 2019 at the Star Event Centre in Sydney. The Dreamtime Awards are an opportunity for First Nations people…
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Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards
The South West Sydney (SWS) Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards (ASAA) is an annual event that acknowledges the achievements of Aboriginal students and contributions by Aboriginal community members to Aboriginal Education…
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Mil-Pra 2019 Official Launch and Prize Ceremony
The 28th Annual Mil-Pra AECG Exhibition launched on Saturday 30th November at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. This exhibition celebrates the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in our…
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Illawarra Debutante Ball 2019
KARI Foundation proudly sponsored the Illawarra communities first ever Debutante Ball, held at the Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow on Friday 8th November. The group consisted of 6 males and 6…
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Santa visits KARI Carollers at Luna Park
On Sunday 14th December, the KARI Limited team hosted their annual Christmas Carol’s event at Sydney’s iconic Luna Park. A number of Christmas themed activities were on offer to children and…
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KARI Singers share culture at the Australia Day Concert 2020
The KARI Singers were invited to showcase their talent at the Annual Australia Day Concert for 2020. Alongside Australian music identities including Vanessa Amorosi, John Williamson, The Original Seekers, Isaiah…
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KARI’s 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner Event
This year marks KARI’s 20th year in changing lives and keeping culture. To mark this celebration, we are holding a 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the International Convention Centre in…
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Finding their voice – VIP Showcase 2019
On Friday the 16th of August KARI’s Vocal Identification Program held their annual showcase at the Casula Arts Powerhouse. This event provides a platform for KARI’s VIP to express themselves through…
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20 Years of Changing Lives and Keeping Culture
2019 is KARI’s 20th year of service; it has been a time to reflect on KARI’s past and more importantly where we are headed into the future. To celebrate, on Friday…
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Teeing off for a Good Cause – Community Golf Day 2019
Members of the community gathered to tee off for KARI’s annual Community Golf Day, held on Thursday 12th September at Camden Lakeside Golf Club. The skies were clear and course as…
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NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2019: Voice. Treaty. Truth
Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. Another year, another successful NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week ran from the 7th to the 14th of July and is a celebration…
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KARI Limited’s Debutantes shine as they debut into community
A group of 9 young Aboriginal women made their debut into community on Saturday the 6th of July at KARI Limited’s 8th Debutante Ball. The event took place at Revesby…
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KARI Limited’s 2019 Debutante’s begin their journey
KARI Limited’s Annual Debutante Ball is returning for its 8th year. This program allows for young Indigenous women to make their debut into their local community, whilst simultaneously strengthening the…
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WestConnex Driver Program Participants take vital steps to achieving their licence
KARI Foundation and WestConnex’s partnership has been able to provide Indigenous youth with the WestConnex Indigenous Driver Program. This program aims to empower Indigenous young people across South Western Sydney,…
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Mates Puzzles: Sharing Stories, Connecting People; One puzzle piece at a time
Mates Puzzles is an art program designed and created by renowned Indigenous artist, Danielle Mate Sullivan. Danielle Mate has been creating Indigenous artworks for many years and is now using…
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KARI Limited provides Cultural Leadership Camp for Community
KARI Limited has once again provided an engaging Cultural Leadership Camp for Indigenous youth in our communities. Young people were given the opportunity to attend a 3-day camp, held at…
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KARI Singers entertain crowd at Suncorp Super Netball’s Indigenous Round
KARI Foundation are proud to have sponsored the Suncorp Super Netball’s Indigenous Round game between the NSW Swifts and the GWS Giants on Sunday 16th June. Our involvement with Netball NSW…
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