2018 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony
The National NAIDOC Awards were held on the 14th of July 2018 at the International Convention Centre. The awards are held to showcase the contributions that have been made by…
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KARI and Classic Sportswear Establish Community Partnership
KARI and Classic Sportswear have reinforced their commitment to indigenous communities by establishing a community partnership. The Classic Sportswear partnership combines our expertise and reach of Indigenous communities to deliver innovative performance apparel. KARI…
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KARI join Sydney Airport for Harmony Day Celebrations
KARI staff and Singers were invited to share the events with the staff from Sydney Airport Corporation to celebrate Harmony Day. Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism,…
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Surf Educators International teaches KARI kids about the ocean
The instructors over at Surf Educators International recently ran a free program for the children and young people in KARI’s Out of Home Care. A small group of young people…
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KARI and Good360 team up to surprise Leaving Care Youth
KARI decided to order some goodie bags through Good360 as a surprise for the young adolescents in our Leaving Care Program. Good360 provide Australian not for profits with free brand new goods.…
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KARI announces Annual Koori Knockout Sponsorship Program
KARI Foundation is proud to announce a new Community Sponsorship program, which is the Koori Knockout Sponsorship program. With the announcement of this program, we have continued our commitment to advance…
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KARI Takes Out Outstanding Achievement Award in ACA
KARI has been recognised as the Winner for Outstanding Achievement (OAA) in The Australian Charity Awards 2017. Now in its fifth year, The Australian Charity Awards are a partner program…
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KARI VIP Student Showcase Concert
Each year the KARI’s Vocal Identification Program (VIP) participate in a student showcase concert to celebrate. Attendees of the event include families and friends of the students. Special guests from…
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KARI’s 2017 Father and Son’s Camp a Huge Success
The latest KARI Father and Son’s Camp was held from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September 2017 at Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre. Seven fathers and their sons attended…
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Community Cultural Camp Keeps Youth Connected
The latest Community Cultural Camp was held from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September 2017 at Vision Valley Conference and Recreation Centre, Arcadia. There was a great turnout with 20 children…
Read More Q&A: Paul Ralph Talks About the New KARI Foundation
KARI has recently launched a new branch of the organisation – The KARI Foundation. We sat down with KARI CEO Paul Ralph to get the inside scoop on the Foundation’s…
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CEO Message – October 2017
It has been another busy month for the organisation. We have continued our support of other local Aboriginal organisations by way of sponsoring the NSWALC 40th Gala Dinner. This year…
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KARI Sponsors NSWALC 40th Gala Dinner
Image credit: Joseph Mayers. KARI was proud to support of the 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council paid tribute to past Land Rights…
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KARI Supports Numerous Teams in 2017 Koori Knockout
KARI supported a variety of teams who played in the 2017 Koori Knockout. The 2017 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout ran for four days over the October long weekend at…
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Hannah More Raising Money for KARI by Running New York Marathon
Here at KARI, we would not be able to continue the great work that we do without people like Hannah More. Hannah is a foster parent through another agency and…
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KARI Staff Present Expertise at SNAICC National Conference
Staff from KARI’s Cultural Unit and Community Programs team along with others recently attend the SNAICC National Conference in Canberra. The conference is hosted by SNAICC – National Voice for…
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Laurie Daley AM announced as official KARI Community Ambassador
The KARI Foundation’s commitment to community continues as we announce that former Australian and NSW Rugby League player and Coach Laurie Daley AM has officially signed with KARI as a…
Read More KARI wins Outstanding Achievement in 2017 Australian Charity Awards
KARI has been recognised as a Winner for Outstanding Achievement (OAA) in The Australian Charity Awards 2017. Now in their fifth year, The Australian Charity Awards are a partner program…
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KARI Nominated for Australian Business Awards
The Australian Business Awards are the regional chapter of an integrated, hierarchical leadership program. This program is conducted on a national as well as an international level. We are excited…
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KARI Announced as NSWRL Official Indigenous Community Partner
KARI CEO Paul Ralph (left) and NSWRL CEO David Trodden (right) agreeing to a long-term Centre of Excellence partnership. The New South Wales Rugby League and KARI have strengthened their…
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KARI Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2017 for Community Contribution
KARI has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2017 for Community Contribution. The Australian Business Awards are in their twelfth year. The Awards are an…
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2017 KARI Unity Day a Huge Success
The 2017 KARI Unity Day was held on Wednesday 12th April at the Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool. There was a fantastic turnout with over 800 people visiting throughout the…
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Case Study: KARI Scholarship Holders
The KARI School Scholarship program ultimately strives to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal educational outcomes. We aim to achieve this by providing ongoing support with a KARI mentor, as well as…
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KARI’s First Cultural Therapeutic Camp
The inaugural KARI Cultural Therapeutic Camp ran from 10th – 12th April 2017. This camp was made possible after KARI was awarded funding by the Matana Foundation. The Foundation provides assistance to…
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KARI Scholarship Holder Success Story Mariah Reynolds
Here at KARI we celebrate the success stories, achievements and accomplishments of people in the community. Past KARI scholarship holder, Mariah Reynolds is one of our success stories.. Mariah’s first…
Read More CEO Message – May 2017
Supporting community organisations has always been a priority here at KARI and we are again proud to have sponsored the KARI City Origin again in 2017. The Country v City…
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KARI’s very own Indigenous Women’s All Star
KARI Caseworker Briony Livingstone is an example of such success and achievement. Briony was recently selected for the Indigenous Women’s All Star team, a phenomenal achievement and accolade for a…
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Corporate Club Australia – Australia Day Partnership
KARI is proud to announce a new partnership with Corporate Club Australia (CCA), a relationship which has grown over the past five years as a result of our ongoing involvement…
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Spotlight – Vocal Identification Program
The Vocal Identification Program (VIP) operates in partnership with the NSW Department of Education. VIP aims to seek out young Aboriginal singers from the local South West Sydney area. This program provides…
Read More CEO Message – February 2017
We have certainly hit the ground running for 2017. Our participation in sponsoring and participating in several major 2017 Australia Day events has been widely acclaimed as spectacular and innovative.…
Read More KARI Nominated for Annual Zest Awards in 2017
Here at KARI we always strive for excellence in all areas of the organisation. KARI was recently nominated for numerous categories in the 2017 Zest Awards. This is a testament…
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2016 KARI Unity Day
The KARI Unity Day is a free community event with the aim of bringing together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in a day of celebration and sharing information. The 2016 Unity Day took place…
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City Origin Jersey Launch
KARI Aboriginal Resources Incorporated is excited to announce its partnership with NSW Rugby League for the 2016 NSW City Origin season. Gary Potts, KARI Chairman, said the partnership was a special one for…
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Partnership: Know My Life
A very special project has been in the works over the past six months – a KARI video series. After meeting Hardeep Girn of Know My Life at a networking event, Mia…
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NRL Indigenous Round Partnerships
KARI recently partnered with the Parramatta Eels as part of the NRL Indigenous Round. The Eels wore the KARI logo on the upper back of the club’s first-ever Indigenous jersey, while the club…
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Mothers and Children’s Camp
The annual KARI Mothers and Children’s Camp ran from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February. The camp provides an opportunity for mothers in the community to come together and discuss parenting issues while…
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Leadership Program Launch
The inaugural KARI Leadership Program launch was held on Thursday 3 March 2016. Community leaders and role models – either Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal – who either work directly across Aboriginal affairs and programs…
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