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2016/17 Small Grants Program Update

The 2016/17 Small Grants Program was re-opened on Monday 8th August 2016. We would encourage all families to read the guidelines very carefully as they have changed in comparison to previous years under this program.

SWIN Small Grants Coordinator Role

The South West Indigenous Network is currently advertising a Small Grants Coordinator role with the organisation. This role is responsible for assessing and recommending small grant funding applications from eligible Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, teams and organisations from across South West & South East Queensland.

2016 SWIN Supporter Golf Day Event

Once again SWIN held their Supporter Golf Day in addition to a workshop for a number of Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Officers and community members. The two-day event held on the 05th and 06th of May, aimed to not only recognise those who support SWIN in their endeavours but also to upskill and educate members of SWIN.

SWIN engage with Members at Workshop

Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Officers and SWIN Members attended a Workshop for the organisation on Thursday May 5th at Toowoomba Sports Ground. Participants were engaged in providing consultation around the development of a SWIN Marketing Plan in which the board hope to release in the next financial year.

TRAX Sports Tour hitting the Western Downs

The SWIN Sport and Recreation Coordinator and Development Officers from 6 State and National Sporting Organisations, and 1 Community Organisation will be conducting a TRAX Sports Education Tour for 11 Schools in the Western Downs Region from 16 - 20 May.

2015/16 Small Grants Funding CLOSED

In response to a very high demand this year, the 2015/16 Small Grants Funding has now been declared CLOSED due to all funds being fully exhausted. This program closed by SWIN Executives on May 1st and was advertised through SWIN Social Media Sites.

TRAX Sports Tour heading to Maranoa Region

The SWIN Sport and Recreation Coordinator and 10 development Officers from 7 State and National sporting, and 2 Indigenous Community organisations will be conducting a TRAX Sports Education Tour for 10 schools in the Maranoa Region from 18 – 22 April.

SWIN Release 2015 Annual Report

The South West Indigenous Network Board have released the 2015 Annual Report with Chairperson Peter Jackson labeling last year a success for all members engaged with the organisation. This marks the second year that SWIN has delivered an Annual report for its members a key milestone since signing off on the 2014-18 Strategic Plan.

Toowoomba PCYC Job Advertisement

PCYC Toowoomba requires a highly motivated and reliable person to develop and deliver sport and recreational programs within the local community. This position will be responsible for building community involvement and ownership of sport and recreation activities/programs with local indigenous communities that aligns with the objectives of the Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program. This will include the development and delivery of a broad range of programs that address the sporting and recreational needs of the local Toowoomba community.

SWIN reflects on a productive year in governance

In 2015 SWIN was able to continue to work in implementing key milestones from their 2014-18 Strategic Plan with the executive securing funding to engage CPR Group to undertake governance training with the organisation. Michael and Steve have prepared this comprehensive report in what was achieved over the past 12 months.

Kids to have a Blast in Cunnamulla

Today and Tomorrow children in the community of Cunnamulla will get the experience of living the dream and participating in a T20 Big Bash style concept with the national T20 Blast Program coming to John Kerr Park.

2016 Western Rivers Cup Nomination Form

South West Indigenous Network are once again calling team nominations for the 2016 Western Rivers Cup. The carnival will be held on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October at Captain Cook Recreational Reserve, Toowoomba.

2015/16 Seamers Squad

Once again Western Rivers Cup has showcased some extraordinary talent in cricket and as a result the 2015/16 SWIN Seamers side was selected to go up against the QLD Indigenous cricket side at a later date.