KWY Aboriginal Corporation

Yesterday, KWY was thrilled to host the launch of our new office in Port Lincoln. The day began with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by our own Travis Nash, a proud Barngarla man, followed by an inspiring address from Minister Nat Cook MP, who emphasised the importance of "knitting together and healing the community," as well as continuing to invest in regional services. Executive Directors Carol Shard and Dan Mitchell also shared our vision of services and community working together for the support of families in the pursuit of Creating a Space for Change. A big thank you to Red Cross for their wonderful coffee cart service, with youth from Port Lincoln High School brewing up some amazing coffees! It was a fantastic morning, with delicious catering from Beach Bakery and plenty of opportunity for connecting with local community members and services. We are grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening of this new space in Port Lincoln. Craig Rigney #CreatingaSpaceforChange

Don’t miss out on Cultural Understanding for Better Engagement (CUBE) next Wednesday 26 March! Join us for a powerful, one-day training to enhance your understanding of Aboriginal culture, communication strategies, and engagement techniques. Empower yourself with the tools to create lasting, positive change and improve outcomes for Aboriginal-specific programs. Spots are limited — secure your seat now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gN9rsYs8 #CUBETraining #CulturalUnderstanding #AboriginalEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment Douglas Clinch Craig Rigney

📢 Upcoming Subsidized Training Opportunity! In partnership with the Office for Women, KWY is offering Recognising and Responding to Domestic Aboriginal Family and Sexual Violence training. This 2-day workshop will provide you with essential skills and strategies to support women, children, and young people impacted by violence, and help you build confidence in engaging with those at risk of using violence. 📍Port Lincoln: 12-13 March 2025 📍Port Pirie: 29-30 April 2025 📍Parkside (Adelaide): 28-29 May 2025 Fully subsidized training with up to $1,000 towards travel and accommodation! To apply, please fill in this form: https://lnkd.in/g6QTqiRE For more details, email: training@kwy.org.au or call 08 8377 7822. #subsidizedtraining #professionaldevelopment #kwytraining Craig Rigney

We’ve just added new dates for our Cultural Understanding for Better Engagement (CUBE) and Trauma-Informed Culturally Responsive (TICR) trainings! These trainings are designed to help you enhance your skills in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways. Don’t miss out – secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/g-taYQGF Douglas Clinch Craig Rigney

Join our dynamic, values-driven team at KWY! We're looking for a Senior Administration Officer to support HR functions and general administrative tasks in a collaborative, supportive environment. If you have 3+ years of senior administration experience, a passion for community, and want to contribute to Creating a Space for Change, we want to hear from you! 📍 Full-Time, Based in Parkside, SA 💼 Competitive salary and salary packaging options 🎓 Professional development opportunities 👉 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gDi7GnqM?

Join us next Wednesday 13th November, for Cultural Understanding for Better Engagement (CUBE) training! This workshop is designed to help you develop practical skills for engaging with diverse communities and enhancing cross-cultural communication. Whether you're in leadership, community services, education, or any other sector, this training will equip you with the tools for positive change and enhance your understanding of effective strategies for Aboriginal engagement. 📅 When: Wednesday 13th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 9am - 5pm 💻 Where: KWY Office, Parkside SA 🔗 More Info & Register: https://lnkd.in/g-taYQGF Spaces are limited – don’t miss out! #CulturalUnderstanding #Training #CUBE #CreatingaSpaceforChange

🌟 Join the KWY Team and Create a Space for Change! 🌟 KWY is experiencing rapid growth and expansion, leading to exciting career opportunities! Do you have experience working with Aboriginal communities to enhance social and emotional wellbeing, improve safety for children and families, and understand their complex needs? If so, we want you on our team! KWY is dedicated to embracing the strengths, dreams, and aspirations of Aboriginal people as we work towards long-term, sustainable change. What we offer: ✔ Competitive salary and salary packaging ✔ Cultural learning and development ✔ Generous leave entitlements, including 7 additional days (pro-rata) of annual leave, paid parental leave, and cultural leave ✔ A supportive, inclusive, and fun team environment Discover more about our current employment opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gUefnx6d Craig Rigney

Last Friday night, we came together to celebrate the incredible work being done in the domestic and family violence, child protection, homelessness, and disability sectors at the Flame of Change Unifying Support (FOCUS) Awards! We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners: 🏆 Outstanding Achievement by a Small Organisation: Nunga Mi:Minar Inc. 🏆 Outstanding Achievement by a Large Organisation: Life Without Barriers 🏆 Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in the Child Protection Sector: Teya Rickett 🏆 Rosie Batty Award for Outstanding Work in the Domestic & Family Violence Sector: Susie Smith 🏆 The Jo Shanahan Award for Outstanding Work in SAPOL: Senior Constable Lynette Gibson A huge congratulations to all our award winners and nominees! Your dedication and hard work inspire us all. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this celebration! Together, we’re Creating a Space for Change. #FOCUSAwards #CommunityChampions

Reflecting on last week’s panel discussion at #KWYNationalSummit led by KWY CEO Craig Rigney. Theme: ‘Stories of Strength: Informing evidence-based practice’. The panel featured: Alwin Chong – Director, Arney Chong Consulting Dale Agius – Kaurna, Narungga, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri man (Ex Commissioner for South Australia Voice to Parliament) Dr Fiona Arney – Director, Arney Chong Consulting Fiona Cornforth – Centre Head, National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research The panellists discussed how they uphold Aboriginal Data Sovereignty in their work, focusing on the power of stories that celebrate strength, identity, and family. They emphasised how these narratives are key to shaping positive and long-term outcomes for our communities. #CreatingaSpaceforChange #KWY #KWYAboriginalCorporation

Day three’s panel discussion on ‘Reflections and Aspirations’ led by the incredible Stan Grant was truly inspiring. The panel featured: Aunty Muriel Bamblett, Adjunct Professor and CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Natalie Lewis, Commissioner of the Queensland Family and Child Commission Catherine Liddle, CEO of SNAICC Kim Mulholland, Coach Consultant Practitioner, IvolveGen Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Together, they shared deep visions, reflections, and hopes for the future. #KWYNationalSummit #CreatingaSpaceforChange #KWY #KWYAboriginalCorporation