Aboriginal Pastoral Academy nurtures careers in WA
A new cohort of Aboriginal Pastoral Academy participants are ready to enter the pastoral workforce, thanks to a successful collaboration between Aboriginal organisations, the northern pastoral sector and the WA Government.
Eight young participants have graduated from the Academy’s Entry Pre-employment Program and will commence work as station hands in the northern pastoral industry.
The program included industry training and personal development, delivered by HGH Contractors and Bina-waji Nyurra-nga Aboriginal Corporation at Burks Park and Mistake Creek Station.
Key points
- Aboriginal Pastoral Academy graduates ready for work on Kimberley stations
- Initiative that builds employment pathways for Aboriginal people in WA’s northern pastoral industry
- Government committed to supporting job opportunities across WA
Building on the work of local Aboriginal organisations, the Academy is helping grow career pathways for Aboriginal young people across the State’s north.
Comments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna said the program was actively supporting Aboriginal people to pursue career opportunities in the Kimberley region.
“Congratulations to the latest cohort of graduates and I wish them the best on their future careers in this sector,” she said.
Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna said the program was actively supporting Aboriginal people to pursue career opportunities.
Funding through many agencies
The Academy is a partnership between Nyamba Buru Yawuru, Job Pathways, and the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association, with support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis said the Academy provided an excellent foundation for supporting careers and pastoral industry leaders into the future – bringing together Aboriginal organisations, station owners and industry bodies in our State’s north.
“I welcome these latest entrants of the Aboriginal Pastoral Academy to this dynamic and important industry,” she said.
Graduates from the pre-employment programs and their workplaces are assisted for the first two years of employment.
The Academy has funding support through the Future Drought Fund Farm Business Resilience Program and National Indigenous Australians Agency.
