TAKING MUSIC TO WHERE IT MATTERS

TAKING MUSIC TO WHERE IT MATTERS

Kangaroo Island, South Australia Kangaroo Island is known for its pristine environment. Its musicians are currently flying under the radar, but that could end if Carmel Batson has her way. Carmel, the youth project officer for Drug and Alcohol with the MOBO Group...
THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER ….

THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER ….

Kentish, Tasmania Cassandra Speed isn’t interested in creating complicated meals that feature on television cooking shows. Instead, she focuses on nutrition, budgeting and learning to cook basic meals and bringing families together around the table. Cassandra,...
ART CLASS UNEARTHS POSSIBILITIES

ART CLASS UNEARTHS POSSIBILITIES

Gawler, South Australia Most art classes might hope to unearth a talent, even genius. But at the Gawler Community House’s art therapy classes success isn’t measured by what is on the canvas. Community house coordinator Sharyn Guy said one of the high points of the...
COFFEE BRINGS JOB DREAM CLOSER

COFFEE BRINGS JOB DREAM CLOSER

Tatura, Victoria Tatura’s newest coffee hub is almost ready to open. Lattes, macchiatos and cappuccinos will be brewed, tested and critiqued as part of the Tatura Community House’s vocational training due to start in Term 2. In what has grown into an extraordinary...
A YEARNING FOR LEARNING

A YEARNING FOR LEARNING

What do you do when you have a child with special needs and the nearest support facilities are some 200 km away? Two mothers in Wongan Hills, WA, were in that predicament.   They got together to see what they could do – and set up a practical support programme for...
IT MAKES OUR ANCESTORS HAPPY!

IT MAKES OUR ANCESTORS HAPPY!

Building enterprises, building relationships and building skills– keeping traditional Pandanus Weaving in Kalumburu Community, WA. Watch the Weaving Workshop in Action!- Master Weaving WorkshopFebruary 13th 2018 marked the 10-year anniversary of the then Australian...