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Southern Cross Kid's Camp Emerald
Applicant: SCKC Ltd (Melbourne)
$16,000.00
The Southern Cross Kid's Camp is a week-long camp for children who have been victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment in the Emerald and surrounding areas. The Kestrel Community Development Fund provided $16000 to give these children an opportunity to develop life skills and strategies for dealing with trauma, stresses and how to make positive choices about their future.
Turtle Talks - Freshwater Turtle Conservation
Applicant: Greening Australia
$5,314.00
Greening Australia will undertake a research project to scope the Fitzroy Basin to target the recovery of two threatened species; the Fitzroy River Turtle (Rheodytes leukops) and the White-throated Snapping Turtle (Elseya albagula). These species include an aging population subject to predation of eggs by foxes, dogs, cats and water rats with only a few nesting sites of these species along the Fitzroy River are known. Both species are listed as vulnerable under state and national legislation and are endemic to the Fitzroy Basin and the Fitzroy River Turtle Conservation Project, a volunteer base project being carried out over the last 5 years has realised success with a 90 per cent rate to less than 6 per cent and released 3000 hatchlings back into the system. This project has been funded in part to support increased community awareness of freshwater turtle conservation through the provision of "Turtle Talks" in locals schools at Emerald and Clermont.
Moneywise Programme
Applicant: MAIN Cooperative
$15,000.00
Managing personal finances and reaching financial goals can be challenging for young people who are starting out their careers. The Hail Creek Mine Community Development Fund provided $15,000 to the Mackay Area Industry Network (MAIN) Cooperative to run the Moneywise programme to provide apprentices with the skills to build clear financial goals and manage their finances.
Community Services Training
Applicant: Clermont Community Housing and Other Services Inc (CCHAOS)
$18,000.00
CCHAOS Inc is offering community services training in Clermont to address the shortage of skilled community service workers and volunteers in the region. Project representative Robyn Cross said the support provided by the Blair Athol Mine Community Development Fund meant that participants no longer needed to travel to Mackay or Rockhampton to undertake training, which included units offered as part of Certificate IV in Community Services. "Making community services training available in Clermont will provide CCHAOS Inc with a pool of skilled community workers and volunteers to draw on for our work in the area," Robyn said. "CCHAOS Inc's shop front in Clermont is often the fi rst port of call for residents in need and provides a wide range of information, support, referral and advocacy. "With assistance from the Fund we hope to improve the effectiveness of service to our clients and provide positive outcomes for the Clermont region."
Literacy, Numeracy and Basic Computer Skills Programme
Applicant: Aboriginal Health
$7,400.00
The Wiri Yuwiburra Aboriginal Community Benefits Trust Fund provided $7,400 to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service in Mackay to purchase computers for an informal training room at their premises in Mackay. In 2009, local Aboriginal people were able to undertake basic computer training, as well as literacy and numeracy training.
Mayapa Cultivating Business Success
Applicant: Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre - Aboriginal Enterprise Development Officer Program
$21,000
Mayapa is a Wanaruah word that means 'to cultivate' and is a business support tool that can be used by a range of small/medium business owners, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to help create sustainable businesses. ADCC funding of $20175 provided 15 Aboriginal business owners with a support system that was tailored to meet their individual needs to help strengthen their business and increase their long-term viability.
LIFE Programme
Applicant: Bloomsbury State School
$5,000.00
Reading and writing skills learnt in early primary school provide essential skills for life and future employment. Through its Literacy in Focused Education Programme (LIFE), Bloomsbury State School is implementing a long term literacy programme to improve students' ability in reading and writing. As part of the programme, the school hosts parent/community reading and writing training sessions, is using innovative literacy education strategies in the classroom and has provided staff with additional training in literacy techniques. Principal Robert Templeton said the 68 students who participated were making great progress. "The programme has not only improved their reading and writing skills, it has improved their self confidence," Robert said. "By engaging the community in the programme we are ensuring parents and friends have the necessary skills to develop their children's skills. The programme benefits the whole community."
Black Magic
Applicant: Nerida Renouf
$2,185.15
Ms Nerida Renouf has successfully completed a Certificate II in Hairdressing. This success has been widely promoted in the Cherbourg community and she is keen to continue her training. She has been accepted by the Toowoomba TAFE to complete a Certificate III in Hairdressing. This course will run over 18 months. Nerida has moved to Toowoomba as she has to be a resident to complete this course. She will work with 3 other Black Magic applicants and they will return to Cherbourg Friday night to Sunday afternoons as ongoing family and community support will help them achieve their goals. These qualifications will also allow them to share their skills at community events such as the Cherbourg Women's Pampering Day where they care for their Elders and model to other young people and especially to young women that it is possible to achieve your goal.
Agricultural Skills Centre Coordinator
Applicant: Sarina State High School
$20,000.00
With assistance from the Hail Creek Mine Community Development Fund, Sarina State High School has been able to expand its operation of a skills centre which provides agricultural training for local students. The centre now employs a full time coordinator who supervises the operation of the centre and is working in conjunction with peak rural organisations, Agforce and Canegrowers, and educational organisations to expand the types of training offered so the broader community will be able to undertake TAFE and other training courses at the centre. Principal Bill Pickering said the centre will ultimately run courses seven days a week. "Our students have enjoyed learning new farm skills that will enrich their overall educational experience and improve their future employment prospects," Bill said. "As the centre becomes available for formalised training courses, the whole community will benefit from the skills learnt. We are pleased to be able to grow and enhance the rural sector in the region."
Traditional Indigenous Jewellery
Applicant: Marabisda Inc
$5,900
Paulette has been producing and selling her traditional jewellery in various outlets for many years. She now seeks funding to engage a business development, marketing and mentoring consultant to assist her in expanding her business and identifying new markets.