Monday 1 March 2024
Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation in Wollondilly will share in $500,000 to celebrate Aboriginal culture in NSW, under the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Affairs Cultural Grants Program. The Street Warrior Camps run by Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded $19,993 for camps that engage and empower First Nations youth and young adults in Culture and Connecting to Country.
The program supports Aboriginal communities to strengthen, protect and maintain traditional and contemporary expressions of Aboriginal culture and support cultural events and activities. These projects make-up the first round of the $1 million program which aims to further strengthen and celebrate Aboriginal culture locally across the State.
“This project will boost connection to culture and Community for Aboriginal people in Wollondilly and give the wider community a greater appreciation for the strength and beauty of Aboriginal culture. The project also provides opportunities for leadership and healing, teaching and learning.” said Jduy Hannan MP
“Connecting young people to their culture is so essential and I am very pleased to announce Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation being awarded this funding” said Judy Hannan MP.
“The Street Warrior Camps are brand new and are built for the young people that Koori Kulcha works with who are disconnected from culture. Ultimately this wonderful program is about rebuilding connections for young people and building hope” said Auntie Marie Barbaric, Manager of Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Coorporation.
For more detail on the Program and a list of recipients head to https://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/grants/aboriginal-affairs-nsw-cultural-grants-program/
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