COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Aboriginal & Islander Organisations in Bundaberg
Employment and funding opportunities for Indigenous people and communities

Aboriginal & Islander Organisations in Bundaberg

Employment and Funding Opportunities for Indigenous People and Communities

ARTS & CULTURAL FUNDING
For funding for Arts and Cultural activities try the local councils Regional Arts Development Fund, which are small grants of a few thousand dollars for individual artists or small projects.

Queensland Arts has a range of funding and either you can download their grant book:
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/pdf/2005grants_handbook.pdf or give them a call on their toll free number: 1800 175 531

The Australia Council for the Arts has many programs to support Indigenous artists check out their website http://www.ozco.gov.au/boards/atsia/ or call:(02) 9215 9065 or email: atsia@ozco.gov.au
Funding for NAIDOC week activities is available from the Queensland State Government. For more information contact:

Central Queensland Regional Office
Cnr Cambridge & Victoria Pde
PO Box 883
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Tel: (07) 4938 4690
Fax: (07) 4938 4369

Or check out all the application forms etc at:
http://www.indigenous.qld.gov.au/funding/naidoc/naidocfunding.cfm

RESEARCH ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES
If you are interested in undertaking research on Indigenous issues the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is a good place to find information and support. http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/index.htm

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Thinking about a new job or career, not sure what you want to do or what training is involved? Have a look at
http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/client/jobs_and_careers/

Want to speak with someone about studying?
Give Nulloo Yumbah the Indigenous support service for Central Queensland University a call [freecall] 1800 651 891 or visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/nullooyumbah/.

For information on TAFE courses call Wide Bay Tafe on [freecall] 1300 656 188 or speak directly with the Indigenous Support Officer, Brandon Thompson, on (07) 4150 5731

For information on Apprenticeships call the Queensland Department of Employment and Training on 1300 369 935 or check out all the information you will need on the web. Remember you don’t have to be young to do an apprenticeship.
http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/client/apprenticeships_and_traineeships/

Want to know if you are being paid correctly or about employment conditions? For general information on wages and conditions give Wageline a call on 1300 369 945

HOUSING
For information about Government housing support services contact:
Wide Bay Department of Housing.
16 Quay Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670
PO Box 1120, Bundaberg Qld 4670
General enquiries: (07) 4131 5990
Toll free: 1800 809 835

There are a range of different schemes for people wanting to buy or rent a house. Check out
http://www.housing.qld.gov.au/index.htm for full information.

LEADERSHIP
Want to be involved in Aboriginal leadership programs? Contact the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre:
Phone 61 2 6246 1170, email ailc@aiatsis.gov.au or visit http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/ailc/Default.htm

INDIGENOUS SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
If you have a small business or want to start a business there is an Indigenous Small Business Program which may be able to assist:
Central Queensland Indigenous Coordination Centre
Level 1, Central Queensland University Building, Corner Fitzroy and East Streets, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Free call: 1800 079 098

INFORMATION ON STATE GOVERNMENT POLICY AND PROGRAMS
Government information for Indigenous people: http://www.indigenous.gov.au is a website through which you can access a lot of information relating to Government policy, funding programs and research related to Indigenous people.

For regional information on Government services for Indigenous people check out the toolkit. This is a bundle of information on mainly Federal Government services. http://www.dewr.gov.au/toolboxes/indigenous/regionalinfo/default.asp

COMMUNITY FUNDING
For funding for community event or services check out the Queensland government's calendar of funding http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/department/funding/resources/documents/pdf/fundcalendar_0405.pdf
Or Freecall: 1800 811 810

Or have a look at the Federal Government grant search service
http://www.grantslink.gov.au/ which lists all grants by subject.