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    Click below to read the April edition of our On Country Yarn newsletter. 🌱 Weve been busy! From the announcement of our ABC Future Fund and grant funding available to the Mungullah Basketball Carnival, theres some amazing community projects on the go! https://abcau.com.au/on-country-yarn-quarterly-newsletter/
    As we move quickly into 2024, we wanted to reflect on one of our most successful programs to date - Food for the Mob. The unique program not only enables local people in communities to be employed to cook and produce the food, the food they are preparing is then distributed to those that need it the most in the same community. The ingredients for the meals are funded through our other successful program – Containers for Change, which are recycling facilities collecting bottles and cans from the local community (which also employs local people and supports keeping the community rubbish free) We’re really proud of both programs which are brilliant examples of what the ABC Foundation is about – a circular economy of community taking care of country and themselves to support the future of their community physically and socially. The Food for the Mob program is run by some extraordinary women at several of our sites who make sure the meals are healthy, nutritious and there’s plenty to go around. To date the program has fed over 200,000 people in remote and regional Australia which include families, the elderly and kids who don’t have consistent access to food. We are really looking forward to maintaining and growing this program for years to come and sharing the genuine success we’re having in Indigenous communities across Australia. For more information or to offer your support, head to www.abcau.com.au
    Karen Stead (ABC Foundation’s Business Partnership Manager) and Jacqueline Barton (Operations Manager, Goldfields Aboriginal Community Services) recently had the pleasure of attending the official opening of IDAs (Indigenous Desert Alliance) Desert Hub. This hub serves as a pivotal space for Desert Mobs to gather, utilise and Connect. Congratulations are extended to IDA for their dedication and commitment to Indigenous Ranger empowerment. As an Indigenous-controlled, member-based organization, IDA plays a crucial role in Keeping the Desert Connected and fostering resilience within desert ranger programs. ABC stands proudly alongside our On Country Partners, GACS, in supporting and celebrating both IDA and GACS’s remarkable achievements in desert conservation and working towards a future where Indigenous communities continue to thrive and lead in the management of Australias desert country! Goldfields Aboriginal Community Services #ABCFoundation #PartnershipsForSuccess #landmanagement #desert #desertlife #indigenousdesertalliance
    We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the ABC Future Fund! ABC Foundation is excited to offer one-off grant funding for community events and activities that qualify. Additionally, we’re opening doors for both our current and potential new partners to seek funds for the impactful On-Country programs that have been transforming remote and regional Aboriginal communities. Let’s nurture growth together! 🌱 To apply for further information - visit the link below. https://abcau.com.au/future-fund/?utm_content=sked_65e6a03e423a410f439387d4&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
    On the 20th of March 2016 our Director, Alison Sentance, embarked on a journey with support from the Founding Directors to establish ABC Foundation Ltd. What began as a vision has blossomed into something truly remarkable, thanks to Alisons unwavering dedication, leadership and continued support from our communities. Heres to Alison and the incredible journey of ABC Foundation Ltd - may the next eight years be filled with continued success!
    Today marks National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD), a day dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the disparities in health and life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Australia. The campaign’s inception aimed to raise awareness and diminish the disadvantages faced by Indigenous Australians, particularly concerning life expectancy, child mortality, early childhood education, educational attainment, and employment opportunities. The ABC Foundation offers On-Country Partner management services, which contribute to the Closing the Gap Priority Reform 2 by fostering the growth of the community-controlled sector. We acknowledge the critical role that Aboriginal community-led and controlled service providers fulfil in remote and regional areas. Our objective is to enhance the capabilities of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), ensuring they can address the needs of their communities and maintain sustainability. Our support spans finance, governance, operations, and leadership, providing assistance with transition, business recovery, change management, and overall organisational guidance to guarantee that services provided by ACCOs are governed and directed by the community. All ACCOs in collaboration with our Foundation have the opportunity to apply for funding through our ABC Future Fund. This fund is designed to offer independent financial support for the delivery of On-Country programs and services within their communities. By adopting this community reinvestment approach, we strive to make a meaningful impact and authentically Close the Gap. To find out more, visit our website. https://abcau.com.au/?utm_content=sked_65cd660514a5ca5ebff70673&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
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