Recently I had the pleasure of travelling out to Wilcannia to see the progress of the Baaka Cultural and Art Centre, which is a $9.5 million dollar project, transforming a once derelict site into a state of the art cultural centre and visitor experience. RDA Orana is working with the Baaka Corporation and Central Darling Shire on the project with Baaka Operations Manager, Gail Russell.
Gail had a brilliant idea to take advantage of the thousands of travellers making their way to the Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill, and developed an event called Monday B4 Mundi. The event offered a bush tucker degustation lunch sampling plate which was a hit and featured yellowbelly fish tacos, saltbush-fed lamb kebabs, kangaroo stir fry, emu meatballs, goat curry, roo burger with bush tomato chutney, finished off by damper with wattle-seed whipped cream and golden syrup. There were also market stalls, live music and other activities.
All funds raised from the Monday B4 Mundi event will go towards the operations of the Baaka Cultural and Art Centre with preparations already underway for the 2025 event, which will be held in the finished centre.
If you’re heading out west, make sure you call in and see the Centre, while it’s still under construction, it really is a sight to be seen.
We also have a number of regional workshops coming up throughout the region. Next Tuesday 27 August we will host a Beat Self Doubt and Lead with Confidence workshop being held in Dubbo and Bourke. This interactive workshop will unpack and offer practical insights to help you overcome self-doubt and step into your career with confidence and courage. The workshop is presented by leading career and confidence coaches and authors of Core Confidence, Kate Boorer and Fiona Pearman.
In Nyngan from 5-6 September we are supporting a two-day Changemaker Workshop. If you are passionate about your community and want to make change happen, this is the workshop for you. The workshop will investigate how to become a changemaker, start community conversations, care for your community and how you can help shape your community’s future. Registrations for the event close next Thursday 29 August.
Cheers for now
Justine
Beat Self-doubt and Lead with Confidence
Are you ready to say goodbye to self-doubt? Join Australia’s leading career and confidence coaches, and authors of Core Confidence, Kate Boorer and Fiona Pearman, for an interactive workshop that will offer practical insights to help you overcome self-doubt and step into your career with confidence and courage.
Dubbo: 27 August 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am, The Exchange Orana
Bourke: 27 August 2024, 6.00 - 8:00 pm, The Back O'Bourke Exhibition Centre
Do you want to make change happen in your community? Join us for a two-day Changemaker Workshop in Nyngan. Dive into what it takes to be a changemaker, start vital community conversations, care and shape the future of your community.
The FRRR's Community Changemaker workshop, funded through the FRRR's Drought Preparedness Program and supported by RDA Orana, is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
Introducing the LinkedIn community page for 'The Exchange Orana'!
Our mission is to foster a thriving community of startups, scaling businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Under the visionary leadership of our CEO, Justine Campbell, whose dedication to regional growth and innovation is shaping the future of The Exchange Orana.
Follow the 'The Exchange Orana' LinkedIn page to stay connected as we continue to be a hub where ideas flourish, connections are made, and collaboration takes center stage.
We’re seeking 2 dynamic and proactive Local Connectors to support key workers in Dubbo (inc Wellington) & Bourke. As a bridge between new essential workers and the community.
The Welcome Experience Administrative and Bookkeeping Support
We are seeking an energetic, social individual/s to join our team as Administrative and Bookkeeping Support for the Welcome Experience project in the Orana Region. Application Closing Date: 11.55pm 30 August 2024
The Growing Regions Program Round 2 have been released! The round is opening on 5 September 2024. Round 2 of the program will provide $393 million to fund eligible capital works projects across rural and regional Australia.
More than 60% of regional NSW is now covered under the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) Variation, which is set to alleviate workforce shortages in businesses across the state.
The Orana DAMA is an agreement between RDA Orana and the Australian Government to enable employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers, for positions that they are unable to fill with local workers.
The things that might seem every day to you are epic to us.
Aged between 16 – 22 and living in the country? The ABC Heywire competition wants to hear from you. Heywire is a lived experience storytelling competition for young people living in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Applications for the Mid-Western Regional Council’s Local Heritage Grants are now open. Grants of $1,500 to $5,000 are available to assist with small maintenance and conservation projects for significant buildings listed in local heritage conservation areas.
The Vault Talent Bank is an online platform that links individuals and businesses to skilled consultants, professionals, sole traders, and start-ups who live and work in the Orana region. Join The Vault Talent Bank today to showcase your skills or business, and discover exciting opportunities!
Alkane’s Tomingley Gold Project Community Fund is open now to support projects that enhance community life within the Narromine Shire. If you have a project that could benefit from financial assistance, don’t miss this opportunity.
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