Red Cockatoo would like to congratulate Elly Chatfield, Karen Maber and Chris Tobin on their *NEW* product (the notepads), which are the first of their kind in Australia.
Authenic Aboriginal designs printed in vegetable inks on 100% recycled paper.
These products will be officially launched 20th April at the Wake Up Sydney event.
INFORMATION NIGHT
Frances Peters-Little presents her film
Monday 9 May 2011
7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Aboriginal historian, film maker and musician, Frances Peters-Little, will introduce the screening of her 2007 film, VOTE YES FOR ABORIGINES. The film commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum.
It ‘revisits those involved with the 1967 referendum and the social attitudes and influences that led to the event, featuring former Prime Ministers, politicians, historians and campaigners.
More than just marking a time in history, VOTE YES FOR ABORIGINES interrogates the success of the Referendum and addresses current debates about what is meant by Australian citizenship and values and how they relate, if at all, to Aboriginal history, identity and culture’. Frances with the cast and crew of Vote Yes for AboriginesFollowing the film, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion with Frances about the film and the issues that it raises. Copies of Passionate Histories: myth, memory and Indigenous Australia (2010), written and edited by Frances Peters-Little, will be available for sale on the night.
Mona Vale Memorial Hall, 1606 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale
(next to Mona Vale Library)
For further details contact Leigh Bowden 0405 381038 or Anna Bell 9913 7940.
NSW Government Small Business presents:
Helping Aboriginal Businesses take their enterprise to the next level
The Aboriginal Business Mentor Program aims to enhance business management skills, identify and facilitate growth strategies and provide opportunities to network and develop strategic alliances.
What does the Program provide?
A series of workshops over 2 Saturdays plus 1 residential weekend
Workshop topics include:
•Creative marketing
•Generating new business
•Financial management
•Information on micro business loans
•Networks, alliances and clusters
The Program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Aboriginal people in business and offers an empowering environment where Aboriginal entrepreneurs feel comfortable to discuss their business issues and work on solutions.
What does it cost?
You pay only $75. The cost of the program is $2,000 per participant, however the NSW Government provides a generous subsidy for Aboriginal businesses.
Who is eligible?
•Aboriginal businesses based in NSW
•business must have been operating for 12 months
•able to commit to and attend all the weekend workshops
•able to identify a business challenge they need assistance with
•committed to growing the business and achieving commercial success.
Register your interest or find our more
The Program will start in May 2011. There are limited places available.
To access the Aboriginal Business Mentoring Program, or gain more information please call 9338 6720, or 1300 134 359 or email carola.lehmer@aigroup.asn.au
Hope you can come along and help us celebrate
Tracey’s Kindness award from Wake up Sydney !
Go here to book tickets – its almost SOLD OUT !!
Go to: http://www.wakeupsydney.com.au/Events.aspx
Here is the information
- It will be a fantastic night with Jeff McMullen and other wonderful special guests…
Talk Show: Step Up and Lead
Wednesday 20th April 2011, 7pm Chauvel Cinema Paddington, $25Special Guest: Dr Jeff McMullen, Journalist, Adventurer and Activist
Kindness Award: Tracey Allen, Red Cockatoo
Jeff McMullen is one of Australia’s best known and respected journalists and film-makers. He has an unrivaled reputation for his courage, integrity and care for humanity. Working for the likes of 60 minutes and Four Corners, Jeff has traveled to the ends of the earth in pursuit of truth and has a fresh view on how to contribute to a brighter future for the human family. We will also celebrate Tracey Allen of Red Cockatoo Australia, a not for profit company creating beautiful environmentally friendly gift cards featuring authentic Indigenous art.
Daylong Retreat: The Power of Kindness.
Bronte Beach Surf Club (date TBC)
Presenter: Jono Fisher
The Dalai Lama has stated, “My Religion is kindness.” Kindness is about living fully, loving openly and having the courage to trust yourself. It is also about exploring a new version of happiness based on acceptance and generosity rather than endless craving and accumulation.
Although frequently denigrated in our culture as simplistic and weak, the quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our lives. Overlooking beautiful Bronte beach, we will enjoy a day of sharing, meditation and connection. We will also discuss some of the key principles of living with kindness and introduce practices to cultivate our natural capacity for an open heart, relaxation and genuine happiness. The day will be made up of a combination of mindfulness meditation, discussion and sharing.