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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 Partners with Property Industry Foundation

Corporate
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

Community Events
Indig Art, Aboriginal Art, Indigenous Art Program, KARI, KARI Foundation, Community Programs, Community Support, Community, Indigenous Community, Support, Programs, Foundation, Indigenous Youth, Community and Capacity Building
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…

KARI Nominated for Annual Zest Awards in 2017

Media
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 to how the organisation adheres to a number of its core values; innovation, professionalism, strength through culture and excellence. The…

2016 KARI Christmas Carols

Community Events, Events, Foster Care
KARI’s annual Christmas Carols event ran on 16th December 2016 and was a real hit with our children and young people. The children enjoyed playing on the inflatable slide, bouncing on the jumping castle and racing around in the dodgem cars. We had some wonderful face painters on site offering free…

5 Ways to Improve your Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate
Corporate Social Responsibility, KARI, KARI Foundation, KARI Community, CSR, NSW, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Social Responsibility, Community, Community and capacity building, Indigenous Organisation, Indigenous Community, Indigenous Youth, Youth, 2017
The term Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, has become the new buzzword and many organisations, both big and small, are exploring how they can give back to their communities in a meaningful way. Knowing where to start can often be the issue, and a number of organisations have discovered that…

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
Foster Care Month, Care Month, Foster Care, KARI, OOHC, KARI Foundation, KARI Community, Indigenous Community, Aboriginal Community, Aboriginal Culture, Family, Identity, Home, Foster Care Australia, Indigenous Youth
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…
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