Bawaka Homeland is located on the beachfront in Port Bradshaw south of Nhulunbuy, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Access is usually by 4WD, the scenic trip takes approximately 90 minutes from Nhulunbuy (45 mins on dirt road and 45 mins on sand). Helicopter and boat access is also available.<p>
Projects
Pollyanna Limited is an international company providing Boat Rental Franchise opportunities to indigenous persons and groups in water-and-sun tourism locations around the world. Our prime objective is to provide business and entrepreneurial opportunities to persons and groups that would not otherwise have access to the experience, capital resources, business processes and marketing and advertising required to establish a sustainable and profitable business. Our preference is to deal primarily with indigenous communities, where this is possible.
This is an opportunity to invest in developing Carbon Markets on Cape York. Carbon Planet is working with Balkanu Cape York Development and the Cape York Institute to develop commercial carbon and biodiversity opportunities for indigenous communities on Cape York.
"Didgeridoos, Boomerangs, & Clapping sticks"
Music video on an internet television channel will provide the newest and most popular media tool for indigenous enterprise in Australia.
Currently there are diverse groups who wish to use this application but do not have the capacity for understanding the online capabilities of the internet.
"This is letting you know so you will learn from us. Learn from these words like we have learnt from you. Your knowledge, your education, your background, we are using it. Some of the law and some of the culture of yours. OK and in the same way you must learn..."<br>
Djambawa Marawili, Senior Artist & Madarrpa clan leader<p>
Buymarr homeland is situated approximately 90 kms from the township of Nhulunbuy (Gove) in the North East Arnhem Land region in the Northern Territory. Buymarr, also known as "Buymarrwuy" is a small community that accommodates up to 20 family members. It offers an abundance of wildlife and natural fauna surrounded by the breath-taking coastline and magnificent scenery of Arnhem Land. Buymarr Getaways aims to provide visitors with the following:
* Quiet and private location
* Great fishing experience
Remote Aboriginal communities are often characterised by outrageous levels of alcohol addiction and drunken violence, a large and growing drug problem amongst the youth, poor diets, parental neglect, overcrowded housing, mass idleness and boredom, vandalism, sexual assault and the collapse of formal education. All of which has resulted in abject poverty, loss of dignity, extremely poor physical and mental health, substance abuse, congenital and acquired brain damage, levels of ignorance comparable to Third World victims, and extremely high levels of incarceration and suicide.
Batambil's artworks can be purchased direct from the artist. Also from Buku Larrngay Mulka at Yirrkala and other community-owned arts centre in Arnhem Land.
It is estimated that to develop production facilities to a first phase of development would cost approximately $30,000. This would allow a slab to be poured, a permanent roof to be erected and some other minimum facilities to be established.
The ISX is running a series of campaigns to ensure that Mata Mata (Yirritja) and Gikal (Dhuwa) are established as foundation centres for two way learning: traditional Yolngu culture/mainstream Western culture. As part of our campaigns we are supporting the senior leaders of the respective homelands, Batumbil Burrarwanga and Djalu Gurruwiwi, as national living treasures.
CMT Services has developed a strong methodology for Indigenous employment which is summarised in the chart opposite.
CMT Services has conducted numerous surveys within the Nhulunbuy region to gauge interest in the program. There have been encouraging responses and success to date.
Three Nhulunbuy businesses have already participated in the Cultural Connections Program.
Combining nature, culture & nurture in a true rainforest experience, nestled in a valley,
offering quality accommodation, cuisine with a native twist, authentic Aboriginal culture,
and the world-acclaimed spa. Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa a pure experience.<p>
The perfect base to discover the essence of Tropical North Queensland, exploring the majestic Daintree River, ancient rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.<p>
Our art centre is located in Roebourne town, also known as Yirramagadu, fifteen hundred kilometres north of Perth. We work together to share our culture and stories through the artwork so that our community and culture stay strong. The paintings reflect our artists individual style, and their unique way of interpreting their stories, culture and the place they live. We create vibrant contemporary paintings that are both beautiful and meaningful.
The aim is to train Indigenous people in Aviation Ground Handling/Air Freight which leads into supporting communities to establish their own aviation business. In addition we are interested in heavy machinery and other logistical operations assocaited with getting into the Mining Industry.
A Resume for Keith Jarby is currently being prepared interested parties should contact me on the phone numbers below.
Balkanu is aiming to attract investment in fish farming on indigenous lands in Cape York.
Balkanu is an indigenous business development organisation based in Cairns. We work closely with indigenous communities, land trusts, and individuals throughout Cape York. Our objective is the development of new business and investment on the Cape, working with indigenous people to grow the local economy.
David Wilson has spent many years studying yabby development. With local Indigenous entrepreneur Peter Moore the pair have exciting plans for franchisees to develop a first class yabby farming network. Indigenous landholders and communities that have an interest in aquaculture may be perfect partners and franchisees for the future business.
Specifications
* Rotor Diameter 1,200mm
* Weight 70 kg
* Length 2.0 meters
* Start up Speed: 2.0 m/s
* Rated Power 1.0kW/h
* Blade Multi-Blade
* Average Daily Power Produced (23.89m/s) 7.5 kW
* Kilowatt Hours Per Month 228.16kW at 14 km/h or 3.89 m/s
* Warranty 2 Years
The Briez Turbine is a project being promoted and developed by Peter Moore an Indigenous entrepreneur based in Nowra, NSW. Peter is keen to talk to anyone interested in purchasing the product.
I am twenty three years old. When I was born my mum Debra Dickerson was only sixteen years old. My Dad split up with her soon after I was born. I am the oldest of five children.
It was hard for my Mum to look after us. I went to live with my Nana and Pop when I was about six.
When I was nine I first got into trouble with the police. I was stealing and I went to juvenile prison and adult prison from that time on. It was a cycle of trouble that just seemed to follow me everywhere.
For many years there has been talk of the need for an informal meeting place for national Indigenous leaders, that is open to all senior Indigenous leaders, with no fixed agenda.
Often Indigenous leaders come together in a crisis or political context where there is very little time to get to know each other, to share ideas and to define common interests. Indigenous Australia is made up of many nations and communities so there is a great need for a common forum with no formal agenda to bring people together annually, to nurture young leaders and to simply shoot the breeze.