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The Pathways Programs is SWINs priority program. It was created to further the sporting journeys of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through assistance with the costs of competing, which can often exempt families from being able to send their young people to competition. This program provides pathways for young people to travel the state to represent their communities at regional and state level sporting competitions.

The outcomes from this program include increased Indigenous representation in sport, health and fitness for Indigenous youth, rise in confidence and pride for the young person, their family and their community.

Stay in touch with our social media sites showcasing regional Pathways Programs participants and their achievements.

Pathways Program currently services 19 Local Government areas across Queensland and is available to 60,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that reside in those areas. The South East and South West Regions are producing more young athletes each year who have qualified for sporting championships and rely on the Pathways Program to compete.  The increasing interest in this program is a testimony to the strong caliber of athletes from the southern corridor of Queensland.  SWIN has also identified its desire to grow the Program into Central Queensland, if funding is made available.

Pathways Program replaces our Small Grants Program. Founded in 2009 the Small Grants Program provided more than $1 000 000 to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes across South West and South East Queensland. Small Grants was established to boost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participation in representative sport by assisting with the costs associated with attending and competing in regional and state sporting events.

For more details about the SWIN Pathways Program please contact SWINs Pathways Program Coordinator:


Service Coordinator Team Leader – Toowoomba & Darling Downs

E coordinator@swin.org.au
P 0437 338 838

Shari Woodbridge
Service Coordinator – Maranoa Balonne Region

E maranoabalonne@swin.org.au
P 0438 206 821

Geoffrey Rynne
Service Coordinator – Cunnamulla & Far West
E cunnamulla@swin.org.au
P 0408 802 276


Pathways Application Form

Funding is only provided to those who meet certain eligibility criteria and is subject to availability of funds. It is a requirement that you read program guidelines and fill out entire application form. Applications that provide all requested information will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funding is allocated.

If you are unable to access funding through the Pathways Program there are other options available check out these alternative funding options.

To apply for funding through the Pathways Program please fill out application form below. Email application along with all required documentation to pathways@swin.org.au.

Pathways Application Form

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Save the Date for this year's Western Rivers Cup 2 Save the Date for this year's Western Rivers Cup 2023 happening Sat 1 & Sun 2 April at Captain Recreational Reserve, Toowoomba. 
Any queries please feel free to contact Kieren Gibbs. 
Fingers crossed for 3rd time lucky!!! 🏏😄#WRC #swin
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Please note the SWIN offices (Toowoomba, Cunnamull Please note the SWIN offices (Toowoomba, Cunnamulla & St George) will be closed COB Friday 23 December 2022 and will re-open Tuesday 3 January 2023.
South West Indigenous Network Annual General Meeti South West Indigenous Network Annual General Meeting will be held on December 8, 2022 starting at 4pm via Microsoft Teams. All SWIN members are welcome to attend. For further information in relation to the meeting please contact SWIN Secretary Glenn Dennis - secretary@swin.org.au
Wishing @ron_simo_ all the best for his rides toda Wishing @ron_simo_ all the best for his rides today! Ronald was our special guest at Saturday’s MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup 🏇 🏆
It’s race day!! MPK South West Indigenous Netw It’s race day!! 

MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup is happening today, Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm.

Don’t’ miss out on a great night and with only limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Jockey Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games thanks to Undanu Sports, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 1 day till the MPK South West Indigenous Netw Only 1 day till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Jockey Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games thanks to Undanu Games, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 2 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Net Only 2 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
Only 3 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Net Only 3 days till the MPK South West Indigenous Network Race Day featuring the CatholicCare Social Services Darby McCarthy Cup!! 

Don’t’ miss out on a great night at this year’s race day happening Saturday 29 October, 2022 at the Toowoomba Turf Club in the Clive Berghofer Main Atrium with doors opening from 5pm. 
 
With limited tickets available make sure you grab yours today from www.deadlytickets.com.au for only $50 which includes a complimentary drink and canapes.
 
Don’t forget it’s Derby Day so black and white dress attire & please note this is an 18 years & older event.
 
Thank you again to our deadly sponsors – 
 
Major Sponsor – MPK
 
Silver & Darby McCarthy Cup Sponsor – CatholicCare Social Services
 
Tilly’s

Mercy Community Services 
 
SWIN Core Members – CWAATSICH, Mandandanji Limited, Surat Aboriginal Corporation, St George Aboriginal Housing Company & Paroo Shire Council
 
Special guest for the night is Ronald Simpson, Fascinator Competition thanks to Hannas, Lucky Door prize thanks to Cave Gym, Traditional Games, Music by Andrew Beckett & Raffles to be won!!
 
#swin
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