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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KARI Foundation Delivers Essential Backpacks to Queensland First Nations Students
In a heart-warming initiative, KARI has been making a significant impact on the lives of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by providing essential backpacks to prepare them for…
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Early Intervention Team provide life changing programs at Reiby
KARI Limited’s Early Intervention team have been working with the Indigenous youth in the Waratah pre-release unit at Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre for a number of weeks. Activities conducted include…
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Rent Choice Youth Program
KARI Limited’s Early Intervention Team (EIPP) have been working together with their youth clients on the Rent Choice Youth Subsidy, provided by Housing NSW. This subsidy provides these young people…
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KARI Foundation and WestConnex Partnerships continue to flourish
From programs to performances, KARI Foundation’s partnership with WestConnex continues to go from strength to strength. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, WestConnex were unable to have a live opening of the…
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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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KARI Foundation partners with SecondBite Food Rescue
The KARI Foundation has recently partnered with leading national food rescue organisation SecondBite. As a result of this partnership, KARI Foundation are able to provide a monthly essentials hamper to…
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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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WestConnex Indigenous Driver Program fundamental for Youth
The WestConnex Indigenous Driver Program delivered by KARI Foundation is a program that provides assistance to Indigenous youth who are trying to obtain their drivers licence. Starting from the very…
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April School Holiday Support – Vacation Care
One of our most successful adaptions to our programming this month was our April School Holiday Vacation Care program. During a time when a number of our teams have excursions…
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Lead with Culture successfully assist youth over the past 12 months
KARI Foundation and the Department of Social Services developed a KARI inspired Aboriginal youth engagement and mentoring program based on culture. Lead with Culture (LwC) has been operating for over twelve…
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Elders Hampers ease financial stress during COVID-19
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, our local elders are unable to meet in their respective Elders’ groups who provide support to our Elders communities inclusive of social interaction, support and…
Read More KARI teams mentor youth at Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre
KARI’s Early Intervention and Lead with Culture teams are able to continue supporting youth at the Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre on a week by week basis. Members of the KARI…
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Virtual Sessions keeping us connected to our youth
Over the past few months KARI’s Lead with Culture and Community Programs teams have been able to adapt efficiently to the changes we are currently facing. Our Lead with Culture…
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Lead with Culture’s Milestone Achievement
KARI Foundation’s *Lead with Culture (LWC) program has been able to provide support and assistance to over 250 youth in the past 12 months of operation, a milestone effort. Our…
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OPTUS and KARI Deliver Positive Impact for Aboriginal Youth and Community
This month KARI Foundations partnership with Optus and the Donate Your Data program has seen breakthrough moments that have created a positive impact for vulnerable youth and our broader community.…
Read More CEO Message – April 2020
As an essential service in the child protection and family services space, the COVID crisis has meant that both KARI Limited and KARI Foundation have had to develop constantly evolving…
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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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Swimming Lessons increase confidence among Indigenous Youth
KARI Limited’s Swimming Programs are underway for Term 1 of the New Year. Our Parents & Bubs swimming program provides free lessons for Aboriginal children aged 0-3, teaching children to…
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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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NRL provide elite pathway opportunities for Indigenous Women
KARI Foundation and the National Rugby League have partnered to deliver more elite pathway opportunities for Indigenous Women. The Indigenous All Stars Women’s Pathway Program provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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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 provide Elders support for the Christmas Holidays
It is the season of giving at KARI as teams are working hard to make Christmas a little brighter for our community. The Community Programs team have been channelling their…
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KARI Christmas Toy Drive 2019
Our Early Intervention Placement Prevention (EIPP) team invited families within their program to come into the Liverpool office for our Christmas Toy Drive. Families were able to select toys for…
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2020 Transition to High School Backpack Distribution a success!
As the school year comes to an end, children in Year 6 are busy preparing for the transition from primary school to high school. This experience can often be daunting…
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KARI’S HSBC LEAD Workshops commence for 2019
Once again the KARI Foundation and HSBC funded LEAD workshops have commenced. These workshops are offered to KARI’s scholarship cohort, in order to assist them with their school and life…
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Scholarship holders benefit from KARI’s Study Support Program
In partnership with Kip McGrath Education Centres, KARI Foundation offered current Scholarship holders an opportunity to participate in our first study support program. Students were invited to come into KARI’s…
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