Latest News & Announcements

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.

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September is NSW Foster Care Month 2016

7th July 2021

September was Foster Care Month in NSW. The aim of Foster Care Month is to raise awareness around foster care…

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NSWRL Brad Fittler Awards Night – KARI Indigenous Achievement Award

7th July 2021

KARI Indigenous Achievement Award (Image credit NSWRL) On Monday 12 September more than 650 guests attended the 2016 Brad Fittler…

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2016 Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards – Art Competition Winner

7th July 2021

Planning of the annual South West Sydney Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards Night is underway and the first of our award…

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KARI Volunteers at Running Festival

7th July 2021

On Sunday 18 September over 33,000 people ran and walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the finish lines at…

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2016 MIL-PRA Art Competition and Exhibition

7th July 2021

KARI has been a major sponsor of the MIL-PRA AECG Art Competition and Awards for a number of years, partnering…

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HSBC Australia Partners with KARI for Multidisciplinary Playgroup

7th July 2021

KARI is excited to announce its recent partnership with HSBC Australia. The partnership will deliver much-needed funding for KARI’s Multidisciplinary…

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2016 KARI Gala Dinner

7th July 2021

The 2016 KARI Gala Dinner Dance was held on Saturday the 15 October at Campbelltown Catholic Club’s premier venue The…

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Spotlight: The Pyjama Foundation and KARI

7th July 2021

KARI has been working with The Pyjama Foundation to help our children and young people in care with their numeracy…

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KARI House Announced as exciting new project

7th July 2021

The KARI House is an exciting new project for the organisation. This brand new program will assist young people in…

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2016 Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards

7th July 2021

Winner Mahli Whitehall and Community Programs Coordinator Lauren Drayton at the Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards The Annual South West Sydney Aboriginal…

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Strengthening Bonds at KARI’s Father and Son’s Camp 2016

7th July 2021

The Fathers and Sons Camp 2016 ran from Friday 4 November to Sunday 6 November. This camp was held at…

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2016 Partner Thank You Event

7th July 2021

From left to right: Paul Ralph CEO KARI, Anton Hermann, MinterEllison and Gary Potts, KARI Chairman at our Thank You…

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VIP Performance Showcase 10 Year Anniversary

7th July 2021

This year marked the 10 year Anniversary of KARI’s Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program (VIP). We celebrated our ongoing partnership with…

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KARI Christmas Carols – Behind the Scenes

7th July 2021

It’s all systems go at KARI HQ and Santa’s workshop is filled with presents ready to give out at the…

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Partnership: Know My Life

7th July 2021

A very special project has been in the works over the past six months – a KARI video series. After meeting…

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NRL Indigenous Round Partnerships

7th July 2021

KARI recently partnered with the Parramatta Eels as part of the NRL Indigenous Round. The Eels wore the KARI logo on…

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2016 KARI Unity Day

7th July 2021

The KARI Unity Day is a free community event with the aim of bringing together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in a day…

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City Origin Jersey Launch

7th July 2021

KARI Aboriginal Resources Incorporated is excited to announce its partnership with NSW Rugby League for the 2016 NSW City Origin season. Gary…

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Leadership Program Launch

7th July 2021

The inaugural KARI Leadership Program launch was held on Thursday 3 March 2016. Community leaders and role models – either Aboriginal or…

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Mothers and Children’s Camp

7th July 2021

The annual KARI Mothers and Children’s Camp ran from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February. The camp provides an opportunity for mothers…

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2016 Inaugural KARI NAIDOC Luncheon

7th July 2021

On 7 July 2016 we hosted our Inaugural KARI NAIDOC Luncheon. The day brought together our partners and supporters to celebrate the…

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KARI film Walking the Land Together premiers

7th July 2021

On Monday 18 July we rolled out the red carpet for the premier screening of Walking the Land Together –…

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Exciting new ways to get involved with KARI

7th July 2021

If you’re looking for a new way to get involved with KARI, this could be it. The KARI team are…

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2016 KARI Deb Ball a huge success for families and all

7th July 2021

The 5th Annual 2016 KARI Deb Ball was held with community members, special guests and the families of the Debutantes attending.…

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2016 KARI Cultural Camp a hit with the community

7th July 2021

Our first Community Cultural Camp was a whole lot of fun and a huge success! The turnout for the camp…

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Membership Packages Launched for Potential Partners

7th July 2021

We are excited to announce the launch of this new initiative. KARI’s exclusive Membership Packages will give organisations access to…

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Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food a Hit with Community

7th July 2021

The latest installment of KARI’s fresh Cooking Program concluded on the 20 July. The program was hosted at Jamie Oliver’s…

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Indig Art Program Continues with 8-week series of workshops

7th July 2021

The current Indig Art program is underway at Thomas Acres Public School with artist Danielle Mate facilitating the eight-week series…

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Macquarie Fields Deb Ball 2016: A positive step for Community

7th July 2021

KARI has sponsored this event for many years and continues to support the ongoing partnership between Macquarie Fields Police Local…