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Ganbina was established in 1997, to represent the Indigenous community in the Goulburn Valley. It is recognized that for young people to succeed in the Shepparton and Mooroopna area, they face significant barriers. Additionally, they carry the burden of being leaders and role models.
Ganbina has established awards in the areas of education, training and employment to acknowledge the achievements and efforts of some of these individuals and to encourage them on their journey's forward.
Who can apply?
The Ganbina Achievement Awards are open to:
- young people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- less than 25 years old
- from the Shepparton or Mooroopna area
- who are currently in fulltime education, training or paid employment in 2004
Category details
Education Awards
- 4 x $50 awards for students in Year 7
- 4 x $100 awards for students in Year 8
- 4 x $150 awards for students in Year 9
- 4 x $200 awards for students in Year 10
- 4 x $250 awards for students undertaking VCE
Training Awards
- 2 x $250 awards for individuals in full time training - Certificate III or lower
- 1 x $500 awards for individuals in f/t training - Certificate IV or higher
Employment Awards
- 2 x $500 awards for individuals in full time employment, includingtraineeships and apprenticeships.
Does the money have to be spent on education, training or employment costs?
No. The award is a celebration and acknowledgement of what has been achieved in a successful year.
Lead Organisation/Agency
Ganbina Koori Economic Employment & Training Agency Inc - Read Latest Annual Report
Current Partners
The 2004 Ganbina Achievement Awards were underwritten by the kind contributions of Sylvia Geddes, Fleur Spitzer and Adrian and Robyn Appo.
Other Partners Needed?Yes
Type of Support Needed
We are calling for tax deductible donations to support the individual awards or full award program ($5,000 pa) for 2005 and subsequent years.
Amount of Investment Needed
AUD Under $10K
Type of Investment Needed
Recurrent grant funding
Subject(s)
Education
Employment and training
Indigenous Economic Development
Region(s)
Victoria - Shepparton
Most Recently Presented At
Yorta Yorta Trading Floor, 19 November 2004
First Presented At
Yorta Yorta Trading Floor, 19 November 2004
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