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30/01/24

Carbon Announcement

The ABC Foundation has been selected to receive funding of $2 million in the Carbon Farming Outreach Program grant round. The organisation has been chosen as a trusted advisor to deliver training and advice to Australian farmers and land managers
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20/06/23

On-Country Yarn – Bi-Monthly Newsletter

This is our Bi-Monthly Newsletter format called the On Country Yarn. Each edition will feature yarns from some of the key programs happening in our valued communities. Read the latest edition: ABC Foundation Newsletter – October 2024
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01/02/23

HELEN SLATER APPOINTED CEO OF THE ABC (ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION) FOUNDATION

The ABC Foundation today announced Helen Slater as their new Chief Executive Officer. Helen, a proud Whadjuk Ballardong Noongar woman, who most recently has been serving as Chairperson of the Foundation has over 30-years experience working in Education, Training, Employment
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01/02/23

DEB WILKES APPOINTED BOARD CHAIRPERSON OF THE ABC (ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION) FOUNDATION

The ABC Foundation is pleased to announce that Deb Wilkes will be stepping into the Chairperson role of the board. Deb brings significant leadership experience in local government, not-for-profit and corporate business and adds specialist skills to support the Board
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04/10/22

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE PROGRAM DELIVERING OVER 500 MEALS PER WEEK FOR THOSE IN NEED

In early 2020 the ABC Foundation launched Food for the Mob which is an On-Country Care program with support through the 1000 jobs package aimed at initially creating low cost meals to support their communities while looking at ways to
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10/02/22

ABORIGINAL CARBON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ACES) LAUNCHES

MAXIMISING SOCIAL AND COMMERCIAL RETURNS TO ABORIGINAL LEASEHOLDERS AND NATIVE TITLE BODIES THROUGH CARBON Aboriginal Carbon Environmental Services (ACES) was born out the ABC (Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation) Foundation Ltd, through the support of its community partners across the Gascoyne and
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01/12/21

Yulella Strategic Summary Approved!

November has seen the Yulalla Aboriginal Corporation Board approve the organisations Strategic Summary, which ABC Foundation has played a role in helping to develop. They have defined what they want to do and the associated vision, mission, values and purpose
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19/11/21

Carnarvon Community COVID Vaccination Hub

Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) and the Government of Western Australia, WA Country Health Service have set up a Carnarvon Community COVID Vaccination Hub at the Carnarvon Woolshed. Open to the general public from 8.45am – 4.30pm from Tuesday
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01/11/21

ABC Foundation Containers for Change – 1 Year Celebration!

1 October 2021 saw the Containers for Change WA scheme launch! Since the start of the scheme we have seen almost 6 million containers returned through ABC Foundation and our partner sites! Check out the video for a breakdown of
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26/10/21

ABC Foundation Presented as a Semi Finalist at State Awards

The ABC Foundation Ltd was presented as a Semi Finalist in the prestigious Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Economic Development Award, by the Hon Darren West MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food;
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24/09/21

Food for the Mob® – A Year in Review

Launched in July 2020, the primary purpose of Food for the Mob®, a food production and service business, is to create emergency relief and offer low-cost meals for people experiencing hardship during the COVID pandemic, along with creating local Aboriginal
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23/08/21

On-Country Education Funding received for the Midwest!

We’re excited to announce that the ABC Foundation has been awarded funds by Lotterywest to deliver three years of On-Country Education in the Midwest. With the support of Lotterywest as a Major Supporter and partnering with Yulella Aboriginal Corporation to
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02/08/21

The AWRAE Training Project has started in Karratha!

We’re excited to announce the commencement of training with a pre-engagement week from 27th – 29th July for the first cohort of 15 women in Karratha, with the theoretical training having commenced on 3 August 2021. Key Personnel: The pilot
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11/06/21

Make a difference with a donation before End of Financial Year

Looking for a good place to make a donation with impact prior to June 30? Boost your tax return with a donation to the ABC Foundation Ltd. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and are channeled directly into ABC
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27/05/21

Aboriginal Women’s Paid Training Project in Research and Evaluation to commence in Karratha 2021

The Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation (ABC) Foundation Ltd is launching an exciting new social pilot program called the Aboriginal Women’s Research Assistant and Evaluation (AWRAE) Training Project which is pushing the boundaries of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and is creating employment and
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