The Minns Labor Government is investing over $148,000 in a local program to empower Aboriginal women to establish businesses and lead environmental and cultural heritage protection on Country in the state\u2019s North Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currie Country Social Change\u2019s \u2018Empowering Women for Country: Building Skills in Cultural and Heritage Protection\u2019 pilot program will help equip 16 Aboriginal women with skills in leadership, and business and communications, as well as gain certifications in cultural heritage, drone operation, first aid and 4WD safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the pilot, these women will also receive training and guidance to establish micro-businesses delivering environmental management and cultural heritage services grounded in Aboriginal knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The women will receive wraparound support such as ongoing mentoring, cultural connection and intergenerational knowledge transfer to help them confidently launch and sustain their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The objective is to create culturally grounded businesses that protect Country, preserve cultural heritage, and build long-term community resilience through expanding employment opportunities for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Government is supporting women entrepreneurs and business owners, especially those from priority cohorts such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women living in regional, rural and remote areas, women with disability, carers and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is part of our wider work to boost women\u2019s participation and advancement that includes Supporting Women in Business grants, Investing in Women grants and the Women-Owned Enterprises Australia Supplier Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To learn more about our women\u2019s programs, go to: nsw.gov.au\/departments-and-agencies\/women-nsw\/women-nsw-grants-and-funding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCurrie Country Social Change\u2019s pilot is an innovative, culturally grounded initiative that draws on intergenerational Aboriginal knowledge to equip women with additional skills to protect Country and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe NSW Government is proud to fund this initiative that will create real, sustainable employment for women and girls who face barriers to entering or re-entering the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith skills in cultural heritage, environmental protection and disaster management in high demand across the state, the knowledge and leadership these women will bring to Country is invaluable and essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Minns Government is building a stronger future for women, by supporting their dreams to start their own businesses, or creating pathways for them to lead or embark on a new career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Minns Labor Government is committed to closing the gap by continuing to support culture and Aboriginal led businesses across NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNSW is unique in having a specific Closing the Gap Priority Reform \u2013 reform number 5 \u2013 focused on bolstering Aboriginal business growth and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPrograms like this will help equip Aboriginal women with the tools they need to boost their local economies and preserve their culture now and into the future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Small Business and Minister for the North Coast, Janelle Saffin said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEmpowering Aboriginal women to launch micro-businesses in high-demand sectors like environmental management is a win-win for the North Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThrough this pilot, Currie Country Social Change is building a strong, culturally grounded foundation for new enterprises to grow and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to back these future business leaders as part of our broader commitment to boosting diverse participation in the NSW small business sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CEO Currie Country Social Change Arabella Douglas said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The NSW Government\u2019s funding is helping build a First Nations women-led ecosystem of environmental, cultural and community enterprises that support one another to grow, lead and respond to the long-term challenges of climate, community resilience and caring for Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe program recognises that women are already leading in environmental management, regeneration, community care and cultural education \u2014 and it simply backs their leadership and creates pathways for long-term economic independence and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is also creating regional women leaders who are building opportunities for other women around them \u2014 strengthening local economies, skills and leadership across regional New South Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minns Labor Government is investing over $148,000 in a local program to empower Aboriginal women to establish businesses and lead environmental and cultural heritage protection on Country in the state\u2019s North Coast. 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