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June 2020
MABO Day
On this day in 1992, the High Court of Australia rejected the notion of ‘Terra Nullius’, that this land was not occupied before European colonisation. Eddie Mabo, a Torres Strait Island man living in Queensland and four other plaintiffs, Father Dave Passi, Sam Passi, James Rice and Celuia Sale, conducted a ten year battle through the courts that led to this historic ruling. The Mabo Judgement stated in law that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people have by prior occupation,…
Find out more »Staying Home Safe – Online Forum
You are invited to participate in the 2020 ‘Staying Home Safe’ Online Forum hosted by Momentum Collective. For more information & to register click here.
Find out more »Virtual Reconciliation Action Plan Launch
You are invited to the virtual launch of Momentum Collective’s 2019-2021 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our RAP is not just a document, but a plan to work together and move forward as one. At 11am on Wednesday 24th of June, we will be hosting a live presentation on our Facebook story. https://www.facebook.com/MomentumCollectiveAustralia/live/ Tune in and join us in celebrating the launch of our RAP. Welcome to Country | Performances & Music | Elders Stories | Our Commitment & more!
Find out more »August 2020
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
NAICD was established in 1988 by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and/or Islander Child Care (SNAICC). Each year is themed to highlight a significant issue, concern or hope for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/
Find out more »International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People (1995 – 2004). In 2004, the Assembly proclaimed a Second International Decade, from 2005 – 2015, with the theme of “A Decade for Action and Dignity.” https://www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/
Find out more »September 2020
Ready Set Connect | Tweed Heads
Tweed Valley Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format. The networking event provides the opportunity for providers to share information about their business and products. And for Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS, the event helps them keep up to date with current services in their local community and exercise their choice and control.
Find out more »Future Choices Virtual Expo
Information for Students with Disability in School, Vocational Education and Training, and University - Living in Regional/Rural NSW. This long-running transition Expo is the only event of its kind in the State, attracting over 150 local, state and interstate exhibitors including leading education and training providers. The event connects young people and tertiary graduates with disability to employment services, employers, education/training providers, apprenticeship/traineeship services, disability providers, and government services to help them make informed decisions about their future, and highlight…
Find out more »R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.
Find out more »October 2020
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Month, held in October each year, gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing through running a broad campaign. Stay tuned for this years theme and calendar of events.
Find out more »Mental Health Day @ Connections Centre
Each October, Mental Health Month gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. Join us at our Connections Centre on the 21st of October for a BBQ lunch, performances and activities. Start 11am 'Out of Order’ – Brunswick Percussion Group 11.15am-11.45am ‘Out of Order’ – Body Percussion Workshop 11.45am-12.00pm BBQ lunch -12.00pm Pot plant stall 11.00am-2pm
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