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JOBS AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION: SUPPORTINGDISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES FOR A FAIRER ANDMORE EQUITABLE AUSTRALIA

OVERVIEW

AN AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE MEMBER FROM CANBERRA, A GENERAL MANAGER FROM A MOUNT ISA MINING COMPANY AND A TRAINEE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA ARE JUST THREE OF THE 27 PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOBS AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION’S INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (IYLP) IN 2013-2014.

This prestigious two-year program is the only one of its kind in the country. Running over two years, IYLP provides participants selected from remote, rural and regional and urban Australia with an immersive experience that enables them to develop and practice leadership skills in practical and culturally appropriate environments.

The IYLP was founded in 2009. The aim was to nurture and extend the leadership capabilities of motivated young people who have demonstrated the skills and desire to lead positive change in Indigenous Australia and beyond. The program provides these future Indigenous leaders — and their older Indigenous mentors — with high-level leadership training and development structured around unforgettable, life-changing experiences.

The inaugural IYLP program ran in 2010-2011. There was no program in 2012: after carefully evaluating the results and impact of the first program, IYLP’s development team devoted the year to refining program content and planning for 2013-2014.

All aspects of IYLP aim to connect young Indigenous people to their culture and history in learning environments that are sensitive to Indigenous culture and identity. Committed to ‘walking’ in the spirit of reconciliation, IYLP emphasises the importance of the ability to ‘walk in two worlds’: in and between Indigenous and western cultures.

The IYLP is more than an extended training exercise. All of the program’s components immerse participants in culture, provide opportunities to lead, and give individuals the chance to push

themselves out of comfort zones to discover untapped capacities. This transformational experience harnesses the wisdom and support of established community leaders — our mentors — who walk alongside the young participants throughout the two-years of the program, sharing knowledge, ideas and inspiration.

“Today’s leaders require the right mix of intellectual, emotional and physical resilience,” says Jobs Australia Foundation Chair, David Thompson AM. “The two-year course provides support and opportunities for participants to apply new-found leadership skills and knowledge.

“We have already seen past participants go on to achieve great things for themselves and their communities.”

The first of the six blocks of training will commence in January and will be followed by a cultural trek along the Larapinta Trail in August 2013 and a trek of the Kokoda Track in 2014.

At the end of the program, participants will obtain a Certificate IV qualification in Community Development from Kangan Institute. Just as importantly, they will also have built a strong and connected network of peers and other people from right across Australia.

KEY DATES

There are six residential blocks of training delivered during the two year program, - a total of 37 days of training in the course room.

Year

1:

2013 January

Training 5 days Anglesea VIC

August Cultural Walk 7 daysLarapinta Trail NT

OctoberTraining 5 days Bacchus Marsh VIC

Year

2:

2014 February

Training 5 days Anglesea VIC

June Kokoda Trek 10 daysPapua New Guinea

October Training 5 days Bacchus Marsh VIC

2013-14 INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2013 - 2014

Justin Mallard (M)RANGEWAY, WA James Arrowsmith (Y)

KALGOORLIE, WA

Brenden Petterson (M)ALICE SPRINGS, NTCharlee-Anne Ah Chee (Y)ALICE SPRINGS, NT

Keshia Clarke (Y)BAKEWELL, NTJoelene Puntoriero (Y)NOONAMAH, NT

M = MentorY = Youth

Mike Westerman (M)MOUNT ISA, QLD

Sonny Bo-Dean Bin-Garape (Y)WHITE ROCK, QLD

Cindy Smith (Y)ZILZIE, QLD

James Moreland (Y)NERANG, QLD

Tyson Jolly (Y)ISLINGTON, NSWRoyston Prasade (M)NORAVILLE, NSW

Jacqueline Gibbs (Y)BATHURST, NSW

Benjamin Shurley (Y)DON, TAS

Brooke Dunemann (Y)MACGREGOR, ACT

Zac Romagnoli-Townsend (Y)LENAH VALLEY, TASAnthony King (M)KINGSTON, TAS

Shannan Wright (Y)WERRIBEE, VICCorina Ritchie (Y)BORONIA, VICJohn Singh-Nagyivan (Y) SHERBROOKE, VICLaura Thompson (M)THOMASTOWN, VIC

Tahlia Lloyd (Y)MURRAY BRIDGE, SAAmy McCormackMONARTO, SA

Dylan Damon (Y)WHYALLA STUART, SAKym Thomas (M)STIRLING NORTH, SA

Tilman Lowe (Y)SHENTON PARK, WAEmma Garlett (Y)WILSON, WA

NEW SOUTH WALESBrooke Dunemann is a 24-year-old Wulli Wulli/DJJ woman from Macgregor in the Australian Central Territory. Brooke is a Diversity Project Officer with the Australian Federal Police.Jacqueline Gibbs is a 22-year-old Gamilaroi woman from Bathurst in New South Wales. Jacqueline is employed with the Western NSW Medicare Local as an Aboriginal Chronic Disease Liaison Officer and Case Manager in the Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic.Tyson Jolly is a 22-year-old Worimi man. Originally from Port Stephens, Tyson now resides in Islington, New South Wales, where he is an Aboriginal Youth Worker with Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-op. Mentor - Royston Prasad is a 35-year-old Takalak man from Noraville in New South Wales. Royston is employed as Regional Manager (NSW/VIC ) for Aboriginal Hostels Limited.

NORTHERN TERRITORYCharlee-Anne Ah Chee is a 22-year-old Arrentre/Amatjatjerre woman from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Charlee-Anne is employed with Bushlight (Centre for Appropriate Technology) as the Business Support Officer. Keshia Clarke is a 23-year-old woman from Bakewell in the Northern Territory. Keshia is employed as a Bio-Security Officer in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Joelene Puntoriero is a 19-year-old woman from Noonamah in the Northern Territory. Joelene is currently employed as an Indigenous Cadet with the Northern Territory Department of Resources, and is studying for a Bachelor of Agriculture at the University of New England. Mentor - Brenden Petterson is a 34-year-old Wardiman man from Katherine who now lives in Alice Springs. Brenden is employed with the Clontarf Foundation as Operations Officer in a mentor/role model capacity.

QUEENSLANDSonny Bin-Garape is a 20-year-old man from White Rock in Queensland. Sonny is a Trainee Supervisor with Djarragun Enterprise.James Moreland is a 22-year-old man from Nerang in Queensland. James is employed with Kokoda Challenge Associate Inc. as the Event and Volunteer Coordinator. Cindy Smith is an 18-year-old woman from Zilzie in Queensland. Cindy is employed with Employment Services QLD as an Employment Advisor.Mentor - Michael Westerman is a 46-year-old Nyamal man originally from Port Hedland in Western Australia. Now living in Mount Isa Queensland, Michael is General Manager of Xstrata Copper Mount Isa.

SOUTH AUSTRALIADylan Damon is a 19-year-old man from Whyalla Stuart in South Australia. Dylan is involved in his community as a role model and team leader, and is currently studying youth work. Tahlia Lloyd is a 25-year-old Ngarrindjeri woman from Murray Bridge in South Australia. Tahlia is employed with Housing SA as a Team Leader.Amy McCormack is an 18-year-old woman from Monarto in South Australia. Amy is employed with the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy (SAASTA) as Trainee Administrator. Amy is undertaking a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation with Sport SA and is keen to help less fortunate kidsMentor - Kym Thomas is 54-year-old Nunkunu man from Stirling North in South Australia. He is the Coordinator of the Indigenous Unit at the University of South Australia.

TASMANIAZac Romagnoli-Townsend is a 19-year-old Koori man from Lenah Valley in Tasmania. Zac is a trainee at the University of Tasmania in the Riawunna Centre.Benjamin Shurley is a 19-year-old man from Don, in Tasmania. He is employed as an Audio Producer at Abe’s Audio and is a keen soccer player.Mentor - Anthony King is a 32-year-old Murri man from Kingston in Tasmania. Anthony is Principal Liaison Officer for Children and Young People in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

VICTORIAShannan Wright is a 19-year-old woman from Werribee in Victoria. Shannan is employed with the Department of Planning and Community Development as an Administration Officer. Corina Ritchie is a 23-year-old Yorta Yorta woman from Boronia, Victoria. Corina is currently undertaking a Bachelor in Health Science (Naturopathy) at Endeavour College.John Singh-Nagyivan is a 19-year-old Gunnai Kurnai man from Sherbrooke in Victoria. John has just completed his VCE and is hoping to study health/science and purse a career as a paramedic.Mentor - Laura Thompson is a 34-year-old Gunditjmara woman from Thomastown in Victoria. Laura works at Plenty Valley Community Health as the Project Facilitator for ‘Feedin the Mob’.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAJames Arrowsmith is a 20-year-old Kaanjuman man from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. James is an Aboriginal Liaison Welfare Officer with Western Australia Health. Emma Garlett is an 18-year-old woman from Wilson, Western Australia. She is a Noongar woman from her father’s side and a Yamatji woman from her mother’s side. Emma is employed with CSIRO as Trainee Human Resources Officer. Tilman Lowe is a 21-year-old Arrentre man of Central Australia from his father’s side who resides in Shenton Park, Western Australia. Tilman is employed with Nyoongar Sports Association as the Sport Development Officer.Mentor, Justin Mallard is a 39-year-old from Rangeway, Western Australia, a Yamaji/Nhanda man from his father’s side and Noongar/Wadtjuk man from his mother’s side. Justin is employed with the Clontarf Foundation, and is Associate Director of the Midwest Academy in Geraldton.

IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE PARTICIPANTS FROM EACH STATE AND TERRITORY:

PLEASE EMAIL US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.jafoundation.com.aufoundation@ja.com.au03 9349 3699708 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

Leadership Development Team

We would like to introduce and welcome the Leadership Development Team who will develop the course work and support participants on their two year journey.

Partners and Sponsors

Jodie Belyea is the Manager of the Jobs Australia Foundation. Jodie led the development and delivery of the 2010-2011 IYLP. She has worked in the community, government and corporate sectors and has undergraduate qualifications in youth work & community development; and post-graduate qualifications in leadership.

Aileen Traynor has spent many years working in and managing youth programs both in the USA and Australia, specialising in personal development, employment training, leadership development, and recreational, therapeutic, and mentoring programs for young people and adults.

Duane Vickery is a highly respected and sought-after Indigenous and South Sea Islander educator, facilitator and trainer. He has extensive experience in the field of leadership and governance in the government and community sectors.

Julie Phillips is a graduate mentor of the 2010-11 IYLP who has been actively involved in Melbourne’s Aboriginal community for all of her life. She has worked in the health and community sectors for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations.

Lisa Urosevic is the Program Administrator for the Jobs Australia Foundation. Lisa is actively involved with IYLP logistics, and provides administrative support for the program and participants.

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