Here’s some great photos from the Kalano Family fun day for NAIDOC Week supported by the RISE Venture Katherine team. #NAIDOCWeek #CommunityPride indigenous.gov.au
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Mornington Island NAIDOC 2018
‘Because of her we can’ NAIDOC celebrations in the Gulf of Carpentaria RISE Ventures helped the whole island participate in NAIDOC Day celebrations – great day to be in and with community. We are especially proud to be working in a community with so many strong female role models! #CDPSuccess #Communitypride …
There has been a lot of care and attention shown by the RISE Ventures crew in these projects which are close to the heart of all in Pormpuraaw. These photos speak volumes about the dedication and commitment to the restoration of the local cemeteries. Once one cemetery has been finished we have moved on to the…
The team at RISE Ventures are among the most dedicated and skilled workers in the Community Development Programme network and have been recognised by Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. We have recently received the results for the Performance Period Review 5 through DPMC. Our five regions are among the top seven providers across the…
King of the Ranges
Davin, who calls Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, his home, works for the Heytesbury Cattle Company which owns six stations spanning 2.5 million hectares across Northern Territory and West Australia. Among these is the Victoria River Downs Station which is now run as four stand-alone stations. One of these is Moolooloo Station where Davin…
RISE Ventures Celebrates CDP Success
RISE Ventures is extremely proud of the work we are doing through the Community Development Programme. Partnering with local people, community and employers we are gaining real momentum and improving the lives of people who find work and build their careers. This is not an easy contract and we must engage with local communities to…
The Bull Has Arrived Pormpuraaw
Pormpuraaw community has welcomed the arrival of RISE Ventures mechanical bull. The idea for having a mechanical bull came from understanding the connection local people have had historically with the cattle industry and their love of country. By purchasing a mechanical bull we are able to provide an outlet for the community which fits with…
Jobseeker of the week: Dylan Sheen
Dylan is a young 21 year old man living with Cerebral Palsy who has just obtained employment with Corrobboree Hostel in Katherine as a night watchman. Since a young teen Dylan has faced challenges with substance abuse that have hindered him obtaining and maintaining employment. Dylan said that his biggest barrier was his own mind…
Nyunggai Warren Mundine AO – In Black and White
Our own Chairman of RISE Ventures Nyunggai Warren Mundine AO launched his memoir last night ‘In Black and White’.
Our fellas are on a roll. We had a massive clean-up which made our community look great.