KARI joins the fun at Glenmore Park Public School’s Mini Fete
Air conditioning might not be the first thing you’d expect on a Year 6 wish list, but Glenmore Park Public School’s students are raising money for something they can leave…
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Young Men Strengthen Cultural Connection Through Yidaki Workshop
On Wednesday 9 September, students from Lethbridge Park Public School and Bidwill Public School joined a hands-on Yidaki (Didgeridoo) workshop at Lethbridge Park Public School. KARI’s Community Programs team delivered…
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R U OK Day. Connecting through conversation at Cambridge Park High School.
KARI’s Greater Western Sydney Opportunity HUB team joined students and staff at Cambridge Park High School for a wellbeing event recognising R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is…
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July was a Month of Culture, Connection and Sport for the Opportunity Hub
July was a busy month for the Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub, with the team connecting with students, schools, families and community members through culture, celebration and sport. The Hub…
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KARI Expands Support for Aboriginal Students Through New Metropolitan Sydney OCHRE Opportunity Hub
KARI is proud to announce its appointment as the provider of the new Metropolitan OCHRE Opportunity Hub, expanding support for Aboriginal students across Greater Sydney as they transition through school…
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Optus Scholarship Students Explore the Future with AI
KARI Foundation’s Optus Scholarship students recently took part in their second mentoring workshop of the year, focusing on one of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Throughout the…
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Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub creating opportunities through Culture, Community and Connection
Throughout May 2026, the Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub team continued to support Aboriginal students through a range of cultural, educational and career-focused activities across the region. Through culture, community…
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Education and Employment EXPO
KARI Limited’s Aboriginal Education & Employment Expo, held on Thursday 14 May, was a tremendous success, bringing together high school students, job seekers, employers, training providers and universities for a…
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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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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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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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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…
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…
Read More HSBC/KARI LEAD Scholarships provide financial assistance
In continued partnership with HSBC the KARI Foundation have been able to financially support Aboriginal high school students across 3 service regions including Metro Sydney, South West Sydney and Western…
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Seven Mile Coffee Roasters provide training for Indigenous Youth
KARI Foundation’s Lead with Culture Team have partnered with Seven Mile Coffee Roasters, to assist in the upskilling of Aboriginal youth with barista training courses. The training course was held…
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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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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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Australia Day 2020
KARI Foundation hosted young people from regional NSW from the 13th January – 17th January 2020. As a part of KARI Foundation’s Creative and Performing Arts pillar, these young people were selected…
Read More KARI Foundation’s Indigenous Coaching Conference
KARI Foundation held its 2nd Indigenous Coaching Conference from 17th – 19th of January. The Indigenous Coaching Conference was designed to bring in coaches from across New South Wales to educate them on…
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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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Young Leader’s rewarded for their hard work and commitment
From the 15th to the 20th July, KARI’s Cultural Unit held its first ever reward camp for a group of youth in their Young Leaders program. A group of 12 young leaders…
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HSBC provide Scholarship Program for Indigenous Youth
The HSBC Lead Program ensures that the importance of education is recognised, not only by KARI Foundation, but by HSBC as well. The program allows a selected group of Year…
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Transition to School Graduates equipped for ‘big school’
On Tuesday 15th October, KARI’s Clinic Team held their Transition to School graduation at the Health Clinic located in the KARI Liverpool Office. Our Transition to School program runs throughout the…
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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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KARI Foundation’s Lead with Culture Program aims to embrace and promote culture
KARI Foundation’s Lead with Culture Program aims to empower Aboriginal youth between the ages of 15-21, who are disengaged from school or their community, with Aboriginal culture. This program aims…
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