Posts in Values
Honouring Survival Day: A Reflection on the Resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Survival Day, also known as Invasion Day, is a solemn occasion that invites us to reflect on the resilience and strength of our families, friends and communities. For many, this day is not a cause for celebration but an opportunity to acknowledge our enduring spirit as we have faced, and continue to face many and cumulative historical challenges.

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Nurturing Leadership and Legacy: A Recap of the ECHO First Nations Women's Leadership Program for 2023

The ECHO First Nations Women's Leadership Program is a regular event which now has an alumni of 65 First Nations women based in Victoria. Facilitated by a team led by Karen Milward and Dr. Kerry Arabena with Amanda Meric, Kim Reid, Judy McDonald and Daphne Milward, the October 2023 course has just been completed, leaving women with a deep and profound excitement for their leadership journey and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Empowering Families: The Success of Family Preservation and Reunification Response Evaluation

As an Indigenous woman-owned and led consulting company based in Melbourne, Australia, our mission at Karabena Consulting is deeply rooted in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to work on a project funded by the Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence (CERE). We were tasked with evaluating the Family Preservation and Reunification Response Phase 2 program, a vital initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families and children. Today, we are thrilled to share the successes and insights we gained during this transformative evaluation.

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