Ladies from RISE and Nyirrunggulung-RISE recently attended our Katherine course in Certificate 1 in Business. It was a great success and enjoyed by all.
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NAIDOC Celebrations at Kalano Community
RISE was invited to participate in the NAIDOC Celebrations at the Kalano Family Fun Day held on the Sports oval at the Kalano Community. Thanks to all that made the event possible and for helping on the day.
Kowanyama White Card Training
We had a great turn out for the recent White Card Training at the MPC (Multi Purpose Centre) in Kowanyama.
Food Handling Training
A group of ladies recently attended the Kowanyama Food Handling Course. This course prepares the jobseekers for work readiness for when the Blue Café and Bakery re-open.
COVID Vaccinations in Pormpuraaw
COVID vaccinations have started at Pormpuraaw and Melissa Douthat RISE’s Business Manager has had her first jab today. From Monday 16 August – Friday 20 August
at the Justice Centre, Yalu Street, Pormpuraaw you can get vaccinated against COVID.
Defence Force Recruiting
The Defence Force Recruiting Careers Promotion Team visited Katherine recently. A small amount of our RISE participants participated in an information session and were given the opportunity to talk with members of the Defence and have some of their question answered.
Pormpuraaw Youth Summit
RISE assisted with the PPAC Youth Summit as part of Pormpuraaw Community Development and Community Engagement working together.
Beswick NAIDOC Cook Up
The Beswick community celebrated NAIDOC week with a cook-up around the fire. The Fellas and ladies made a very tasty meal of vegetables, corn beef, and damper.
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
The Rise Ventures team created videos acknowledging the land they are on for NAIDOC Week.
Kalano Indigenous Careers Expo
On Friday the 18th of June, RISE was invited to attend the Indigenous Careers Expo held at the Kalano Sports Precinct at Kalano Community Association.