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JAWUN – ROUND THREE
2016
IMAGE ABOVE:
KAREN GALPIN – ROUND THREE SECONDEE
and improving the lives of Aboriginal people. These organisations
are inspiring and truly make a difference.”
Chelsea who was also placed with Barang Regional Alliance
Ltd., completed the fourth edition of the Barang Bulletin. “Seeing
the way the Barang members work together and the incredible
work they do, has been inspiring. This amazing experience has
taught me so much about Aboriginal culture, but also about
myself. I am humbled and in awe of the unimaginable generosity
and warmth of everyone I have met here and have felt welcome
since the moment I got here. I feel very privileged to have had the
opportunity to be here,” said Chelsea.
Another secondee, Tanya, worked on a strategic plan as the
evidence base for a funding submission for Naya Wa Yugali –
a new purpose built dance college precinct for NAISDA. Tanya
said, “The project is very worthwhile as the funding submission
is well overdue and is for a very worthy project. NAISDA is an
amazing organisation. They do an incredible job connecting these
kids to their culture and they produce amazingly talented and
skilled performers. All the organisations are doing great things
for their communities and are creating positive change. The
Jawun experience has been a real eye opener, and has made me
question my place in the world. Seeing these organisations make
a positive change in the world makes me want to do the same.”
By sharing their skills and expertise to support their respective
organisations the group worked on a range of projects including a
review of banking processes, strategic planning, the development
of an annual report, the development of marketing strategies,
policy reviews and implementation and role mentoring.
Jawun really is all about helping
each other. It is corporate,
government and Indigenous leaders
coming together to share their
skills and knowledge to create real
change
The NSW Central Coast had its third round of corporate Jawun
secondees from around Australia working with eight local
Aboriginal organisations here on the Coast during August and
September 2016.
The secondees immersed themselves into the Jawun experience
with the support of the local organisations and Corinne Berry,
Regional Manager of Jawun. Corinne said, “Being part of the
merging of capability and learning is exciting and satisfying for
me. With each new round I get to experience the process of
change and learning people go through as they are challenged
on every level. The process is dynamic and flows both ways – I’m
always reminded of the real benefits and outcomes this program
has for all the people and the organisations involved.”
As part of their induction, secondees were joined on an overnight
camp to Yengo National Park by Sean Gordon, Allan Beale and
Sharon Hodgetts from Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council
(LALC), Corrine Berry and Nick Eakin from Jawun. Sharon took
the group on a cultural experience educating them with her local
knowledge of the area. The group also spent time getting to know
each other, sharing meals and storytelling around the campfire.
Scott from Westpac in Western Australia was placed with
Bara Barang who provides innovative programs, events, training
and services to engage Aboriginal people and youth. When
discussing his experience at Bara Barang, Scott said, “When
you do something out of your comfort zone there's naturally an
edginess, but from start to finish I have been so well supported
and looked after. I've learnt more than I expected and have a
massive appreciation for Bara Barang and Jawun, and everything
they are trying to achieve. I feel privileged to have been a part
of the Bara Barang family… it’s fun and welcoming and full of
heart and its people are completely committed to sharing their
stories and culture and creating opportunities, which is an
amazing thing.”
Jody, a secondee working with Barang Regional Alliance Ltd.
on Empowered Communities said, “I am so grateful for the
opportunity to have this experience. I love being able to contribute
to this community of organisations. It has shown me all the
amazing things that go on every day to support Aboriginal people
and the focus and the genuine commitment to closing the gap
IMAGE ABOVE:
FROM LEFT – TANYA SARGEANT, CHELSEA HONEY, KAREN
GALPIN, TOMMY LEE, PHIL COSMO, TRISH ENCHONG, SCOTT DAVIS, JODY
NICHOLSON AND BRENDAN SHEEN
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