ABORIGINAL organisations across the state will have more resources to deliver vital services to their communities throughout the pandemic thanks to government funding.
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams last week announced the roll-out of another key tranche of the $40 million Aboriginal workforce fund.
“We are supporting Aboriginal organisations to determine what recovery looks like for their communities – and deliver on those priorities,” Ms Williams said.
“Aboriginal organisations have led the way in supporting their communities through the challenges of the pandemic, and we’re ensuring they continue to have the skills and resources to continue this critical work.”
$9 million will be shared between 25 Aboriginal organisations, with a focus on jobs, staff wellbeing and building organisations’ ability to advance self-determination and continue delivering services.
Recipients include Aboriginal organisations supporting young people, people experiencing homelessness and victim survivors of family violence.
The fund will deliver training opportunities for local Aboriginal young people, to help build the workforce pipeline. It will also support efforts to strengthen Aboriginal organisations, such as through building specialist capabilities and strengthening leadership, governance and workforce planning.
