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Minprovise Trainees Reach Employment Milestone

Following the training and mentorship program from Minprovise, a number of AAC job seekers have successfully reached an incredible employment

Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce and Industry [PICCI] Business Awards 2021

AAC Tom Price recently won the Not-for-Profit Award at the Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce and Industry [PICCI] Business Awards

Mature Aged Job Seekers Gains Employment Through The Employer 1000 Jobs Incentive Package

Vincent Thomas, one of our mature aged job seekers, has gained employment through the employer 1000 jobs incentive package that

Heal Country Sundowner for NAIDOC

AAC along with other community organisations in Tom Price met on a regular basis for months to plan our NAIDOC

Naturally Nic Conducts “Healthy Eating on a Budget”

AAC continues to provide outreach servicing to a number of local communities here in the Pilbara. We recently contracted Naturally

Pest and Weed Control Training in Tom Price

AAC Job Seekers from Tom Price, Wakathuni, Munjina, Bellary Springs and Paraburdoo successfully completed 3 units in Weed Control with

Richard Mack’s Work Ethic Scores Him Grounds Person Position

AAC continues to oversee the daily watering and general maintenance of number of local Community organisations vegetable and garden beds

Jobs and Skills Mini Connect Provides AAC Job Seeker with Employment

AAC has been working with Wangka Maya in finding a suitable staff member to work within their landscape gardening service.

Arron and Marilyn Reach Their 13-Week Employment Milestone

AAC has been assisting Arron in his employment with Hijacked Barbers. Arron recently reached his 13-week employment milestone and is

Job Seeker Philomena Secures Three Job Interviews!

It’s been a long journey for Philomena who, with the assistance of AAC, has overcome multiple barriers and lifelong challenges

Recent Job Seeker Achievements & Final AAC/ Newman Futures Movie Night

It has been a very busy month for AAC Newman – here are just some of the things AAC have

Job Seekers Make Excellent Progress with Minprovise Traineeship.

One of our site Supervisors Victor Taylor is currently mentoring a number of Job Seekers through one of our newly created

AAC Partner with De Grey Mining

last month we had the opportunity to meet with Bronwyn Campbell from De Grey Mining. Bronwyn was able to give

PHICC Pink Breakfast

AAC Hedland Regional Manager Michelle Kivits, Site Manager Taylor Codina and George Cartwright from our Employment Services attended this years

Make Each Day Your Masterpiece

AAC want to highlight the wonderful contributions of Annie in Paraburdoo. Our Paraburdoo Activity Supervisor Renee sat down with Annie

Job Seekers Visit Marble Bar

Our Hedland job seekers and employer mentoring programs continue to gain momentum as the AAC team work along side job

Ash Maintenance Clean Up

Last month whilst working on one of our projects in Tom Price, Ash Maintenance was approached by IBN. They asked

Personal Development and Team Building

AAC staff from our Throssell Road and Wedgefield sites came together for an afternoon of Personal Development and Team building.

Fishing with Rex Workshop

AAC has commenced the “Fishing with Rex” workshop for jobseekers which will be held each Wednesday. Job seekers are transported

Angie Scores Two Jobs

We first met Angie in May this year. She had come up to the Pilbara from Perth, and had never

Newman CCI Business Awards 2021

We are proud to announce that our Newman branch of Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation won the recent Not-For-Profit award for the

Tiffaney Daley Continues to Achieve Success

Hardworking job seeker Tiffaney Daley has been attending our Workshop activity at Harwell Employment Training Centre on a Voluntary basis.

Downer Presentation for Job Seekers

AAC are currently running a number of successful Work Ready Programs. A number of job seekers received a presentation from

Marble Bar Basketball Court Progress

In Marble Bar this week, activities centred on final preparations of the basketball court that has been under construction for

Minprovise Provides Training and Apprenticeships to Job Seekers

Job Seekers attended an Information Session and Interview with Minprovise. Minprovise are mining contractors who provide specialist engineering, products &

Job Seekers attend an information session with Minprovise

East Newman Street Blitz

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation staff and job seekers had a blast helping out at the East Newman Street Blitz organised by

Community Fun in Newman

AAC recently assisted with a number of events in Newman including a fun day, movie night, and Naidoc event. AAC

Nameless Junnamarra Festival

We couldn’t have an August newsletter without mentioning one of Tom Price’s biggest events on the social calendar! Every year

Welcome Darylyn

Staff Profile Darylyn Walley – Employment Pathway Advisor, Tom Price Tell us about yourself I am both Yammatji from my

Welcome Shania

Staff Profile Shania Yeates – Employment Pathway Advisor, Tom Price Where are you from? I am a Yammatji person from

Provider Performance at Clontaf AFL Footy Carnival

AAC were invited by the Clontarf Foundation to provide assistance and support to the Students at the Clontarf AFL Footy

Tiffany Kicks her Goals

Tiffany Daley has been kicking goals and achieving her dreams. Tiffany recently reached her required hours for her P Plates,

Victory in Vocational Training

Fortescue Metals Group has been providing opportunities for Aboriginal people to kick start their careers and secure employment

AAC staff go to visit trainees who have completed training with Fortescue

Rowen’s Walk for 2021

Last week, Ashburton Staff and members of the community came together for this year’s Rowen’s Walk. Started four years ago

Positive Vibes for a Community in Mourning

AAC visit the Gumala Aboriginal Corporation as they prepare for upcoming renovations. The AAC Team assisted Gumala in ensuring they

Kicking Goals in the Pilbara

Kim Papertalk has come a long way since he stepped into the AAC Tom Price office in November 2020. Our

Harwell Work Ready Program

Four of our Harwell Work Ready Programs Staff attended a business breakfast that was held at Hedland Hotel and put

What is NAIDOC Week and why is it important?

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres

NAIDOC Celebrations BBQ

On Friday the 9th July, The Department of Community Justice hosted a BBQ to coincide with this year’s NAIDOC Celebrations.

Warralong Community – Civil Construction Plant Operations Course

Our Job Seekers are super excited that they are 13 weeks into completing their Certificate 3 in Civil Construction Plant

The Yandeyarra Community

Last Month ACC Regional Manager Michelle Kivits and Community Coordinator Steve Horne were invited to attend this event by AAC

Pilbara Sea Cadets

The Community Outreach team, Steve Horne and Terry Larson, have been assisting the Pilbara Sea Cadets with help from AAC

Amazing Designs

Our talented Harwell Upholstery leading-hand – Rex Hughes – has recently worked on creating pillows with beautiful Aboriginal designs, that

Rowen’s Walk

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation participated and showed support to “Rowen’s Walk” on the 15th of August. Rowen’s Walk is a Walk

The Blue Tree Project

Last month some of our AAC staff and the Local South Hedland Police took a photo standing outside our Harwell

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