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KARI Greater Western Sydney Opportunity Hub Supports First Nations All Stars at Redfern Oval

24 September 2026

The KARI Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Opportunity Hub was proud to support the 2026 First Nations All Stars Rugby League U14 Exhibition Games at Redfern Oval on Wednesday 23 September.…

January Highlights: Kicking Off With Culture!

4 February 2025

Carer Recruitment, Community Events, Cultural Unit, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, KARI News, Out-of-Home Care

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…

Why NAIDOC Week is Important to Me

5 July 2024

Community Events, Cultural Unit, Events, KARI Community, KARI News, Our Team

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,…

National NAIDOC Week November 2020

8 July 2021

Community Events, KARI Community

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…

Therapeutic Art Program with Danielle Mate

8 July 2021

Indigenous Art Programs, KARI Community

KARI Limited’s Brighter Futures Team ran the Therapeutic Art program for 8 weeks, from the 29th July to 26th September. Well-known Aboriginal Artist, Danielle Mate facilitated the 8 week program. The workshop…

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KARI Foundation and WestConnex Partnerships continue to flourish

8 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Partnerships

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…

Community Program Vacation Care packs 2.0

8 July 2021

Community Events, Community Support, KARI Community

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

8 July 2021

Community Events, Community Support, Corporate, Fundraising, KARI Community, 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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Elders Hampers ease financial stress during COVID-19

8 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

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…

KARI teams mentor youth at Reiby Juvenile Justice Centre

8 July 2021

Community Support, Indigenous Employment, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

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…

Care Packages, Milestone, Achievement, Youth, Indigenous Youth, Indigenous Community, Community, KARI Foundation

Lead with Culture’s Milestone Achievement

8 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Lead with Culture

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…

KARI Ella 7’s Tournament 2020

8 July 2021

Community Events, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Sport

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…

Launch of KARI Foundation/Creative Kids Programs

8 July 2021

Community Events, Indigenous Art Programs, KARI Community

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…

National Close the Gap Day 2020

8 July 2021

Community Events, Events, KARI Community

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…

KARI Limited Accreditation

8 July 2021

Advice and Referral, Business Enterprise, Community and Capacity Building, Corporate, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

Amidst current events, KARI Limited would like to share some exciting news with our valued corporate partners! We are pleased to announce KARI Limited have successfully been approved as a…

OPTUS and KARI Deliver Positive Impact for Aboriginal Youth and Community

8 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

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.…

CEO Message – April 2020

8 July 2021

Community Support, Education, Family Support, KARI Clinic, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Out-of-Home Care

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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Property Industry joins forces with KARI Foundation to create a home for Aboriginal youth

8 July 2021

KARI Community, Leaving Care Program

The final stages of the Parkview PIF House, built by Rawson Homes for KARI came together to provide the last piece of the puzzle with a crew of volunteer landscapers. Over…

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Illawarra Debutante Ball 2019

7 July 2021

Community and Capacity Building, Community Events, KARI Community

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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NRL provide elite pathway opportunities for Indigenous Women

7 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Sport

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

7 July 2021

Community Events, Community Support, Events, KARI Community, Out-of-Home Care

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

7 July 2021

Community Support, KARI Community

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…

Christmas Toy Drive, Christmas, KARI, KARI Limited, Early Intervention Placement Prevention, EIPP, Community, Indigenous Community, Aboriginal Community, Out of Home Care, KARI Support, Christmas Toys,

KARI Christmas Toy Drive 2019

7 July 2021

Community Support, Early Intervention, Events, Family Support, Foster Care, KARI Community

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…

KARI Foundation’s Indigenous Coaching Conference

7 July 2021

Education, Indigenous Consulting, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Sport

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…

Dreamtime Awards

7 July 2021

Community Events, Community Support, KARI Community

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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Mil-Pra 2019 Official Launch and Prize Ceremony

7 July 2021

Community Events, Education, Indigenous Art Programs, KARI Community

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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KARI’s 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner Event

7 July 2021

Community Events, Events, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

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…

CEO Message – July 2019

7 July 2021

KARI Community

Dear Partners, Thank you, for your continued support during 2019, again this year has flown by and I am very proud as the CEO to report both KARI Ltd and…

Young Leader’s rewarded for their hard work and commitment

7 July 2021

Cultural Unit, Education, KARI Community, KARI News

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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Changing Lives one step at a time – City2Surf 2019

7 July 2021

Fundraising, Fundraising Events, KARI Community, Sport

On Sunday the 11th of August, Team KARI Foundation participated in our first ever City2Surf. As it was our first time entering a team into the world’s largest fun run, we…

Finding their voice – VIP Showcase 2019

7 July 2021

Community Events, Events, Indigenous Art Programs, KARI Community, KARI News

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

7 July 2021

Community Events, Corporate Events, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, KARI News

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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Discussing challenges & sharing experiences; SNAICC Conference

7 July 2021

Foster Care, KARI Community, Out-of-Home Care

The 8th Annual SNAICC (Secretariat of National Aboriginal & Islander Child Care) National Conference was held in Adelaide from the 2nd to the 5th September 2019. The SNAICC Conference is a platform…

HSBC, LEAD, Scholarships, Education, Learning, Indigenous, Community, Indigenous,

HSBC provide Scholarship Program for Indigenous Youth

7 July 2021

Education, KARI Community

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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Fishers Ghost Family Fun Day celebrates Harness Racing

7 July 2021

Events, KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Sport

The Fishers Ghost race meeting is an entertaining way to get children and families not only involved in Harness Racing but allows them to experience the excitement surrounding this unique…

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KARI Singers provide cultural element to WestConnex M4 Tunnel Opening

7 July 2021

Community Events, KARI Community, KARI Foundation

The KARI Singers were invited to perform at the WestConnex M4 Tunnel Community Open Day on the 16th June 2019. The M4 Tunnel Community Open day was an event to…

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KARI Foundation & Wests Tigers Elite Pathway Camp 2019

7 July 2021

KARI Community, KARI Foundation, Sport

KARI Foundation and the Wests Tigers partnership has strengthened since its launch in 2018. KARI Foundation partnered with the Wests Tigers Foundation to provide an Elite Pathways Camp for aspiring…

KARI Staff dive into NAIDOC Week Activities

7 July 2021

Events, KARI Community, Our Team

As a way to celebrate NAIDOC Week, KARI staff participate in men’s and women’s business activities throughout the week, in order to truly involve themselves in Aboriginal culture. These initiatives…

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NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2019: Voice. Treaty. Truth

7 July 2021

Community Events, Community Support, KARI Community, Out-of-Home Care

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

7 July 2021

Community Events, KARI 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…