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Welcome to KARI’s latest News page, your gateway to staying informed and inspired.

Explore a collection of articles, updates, and stories that showcase our unwavering commitment to fostering positive change. From groundbreaking initiatives and impactful partnerships to heartwarming success stories from the communities we serve, this curated hub keeps you connected to the pulse of our mission. Discover how we’re breaking new ground in empowering lives, promoting education, and driving sustainable progress.

KARI Volunteers at Running Festival

Corporate, Events, Fundraising, Fundraising Events
On Sunday 18 September over 33,000 people ran and walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the finish lines at the Sydney Opera House and the Conservatorium of Music. The day consisted of five running events: Marathon Half Marathon Bridge Run Family Fun run Wheelchair Marathon KARI deployed a team…

CEO Message – October 2016

KARI News
We have all heard of the phrase ‘power to the people’ but have you actually thought about just how important or how relevant today this famous phrase is if we are to achieve a more inclusive and prosperous society? It is no secret that the successful communities are the ones…

September is NSW Foster Care Month 2016

Carer Recruitment, Foster Care
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September was Foster Care Month in NSW. The aim of Foster Care Month is to raise awareness around foster care in the wider community. It is about promoting the great work done by care service providers, such as KARI. It is also a time to highlight the ongoing need for…

KARI’s Transition to School Program Graduation Commences

Family Support
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KARI’s Transition to School Program ran this term for kids starting primary school next year. Throughout the program, the children worked hard on building a different range of skills. These skills included: oral language skills knowledge of print concepts phonological awareness skills fine motor skills, pencil and scissor skills self-help skills listening…

2016 Koori Knockout

Community Events, Community Support
The 2016 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout ran for four days in Sydney over the October long weekend at Leichardt Oval, kicking off on Friday 30 September. The Redfern All Blacks, who were the winners for 2015, hosted a great weekend of fun for the entire community. The team went…

KARI Wins NAPCAN Play Your Part Award

Community Support
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KARI was thrilled to be recognised with a National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (NAPCAN) Award for its School Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program supports Indigenous students entering Years 11 and 12 in South West and Western Sydney. Each year approximately 100 Indigenous students benefit from the…

VIP Performance Showcase 10 Year Anniversary

Community Events
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This year marked the 10 year Anniversary of KARI’s Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program (VIP). We celebrated our ongoing partnership with the NSW Department of Education with our 2016 VIP Performance Showcase. The Showcase took place on the evening of 18 August at the Casula Powerhouse. On 4 August 2016, students…
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