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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.

The HSBC RAP has officially launched in 2017

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HSBC RAP
Left to right: Martin Tricaud, Beau Champion, David Matthews, Lauren Drayton, Casey Ralph and Chris O’Donnell. In 2016, HSBC Australia made the decision to put together its first Reconciliation Action Plan, which was endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in March 2017. A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a documented commitment from an organisation…

CEO Message – May 2017

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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 clash took place at Mudgee’s Glen Willow Sports Complex on Sunday 7 May and we were proud to see the…

CEO Message – June 2017

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I am immensely proud of the work being done through the KARI Leadership Program– an initiative that has been designed for Aboriginal leaders and leaders working with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders. At KARI we want to see Australia’s professional class of high-achieving Aboriginal doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, business managers and entrepreneurs…

Case Study: KARI Scholarship Holders

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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 a predetermined amount of monetary assistance. This is to cover schooling costs like fees, uniforms, textbooks and excursions. Every student is…

KARI’s First Cultural Therapeutic Camp

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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 disadvantaged young people in Australia in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential. They do…

CEO Message – March 2017

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It has been a busy start to the year here at KARI and I think I can speak for many of us when I say that I can’t believe March has approached so quickly. All of our programs are in full swing and over the past month we have run…

KARI Partners with Property Industry Foundation

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KARI is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Property Industry Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to “make a tangible difference to the serious and persistent problem of youth homelessness”. They achieve this by partnering with charities like KARI to build safe environments and support initiatives focused on education,…

Spotlight: KARI Indigenous Art Program kicks off

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KARI’s Indigenous Art Program is just one of the organisation’s dedicated capacity building programs. The program teaches local community members about Aboriginal art, both traditional and contemporary. It also provides them with the skills to teach others. Tailored to suit everyone from school students to adult group classes, the program is…
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