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2009 Supported Programs

SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP

Funds raised by The Long Walk benefit programs that focus on developing and supporting Indigenous people that promote culture and work for change in their communities.

The Long Walk has identified four key programs to support in 2009:

 Indigenous Students: On the Ball

The Long Walk will support the participation of up to 100 Indigenous students in Essendon Football Club's On the Ball program in 2009. The On The Ball program involves Year 8 classes spending a day at Essendon Football Club under the guidance of senior Essendon players and high profile netballers, trained to effectively deliver key harm prevention messages.

More about On The Ball

Indigenous Cultural Exchange

This program builds on our existing partnerships to offer cultural exchange between Indigenous communities as a way to

☻                   Trade cultural knowledge to strengthen participating Indigenous communities.

☻                   Develop self-esteem through cultural practice

☻                   Support professional and economic development

Building on Essendon Football Club's existing fostership program with the Wadaye community, The Long Walk will co-ordinate an exchange between members of Dandenong and District Aboriginal Co-op's women's and youth groups, and the Wadaye Palngun Warangat (Women's Association). The exchange will be based on the cultural practices of basket weaving and fibre craft.

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Indigenous Studies in Schools

The Long Walk has a history of raising awareness with schools, from our 'hero visits' from Michael Long and Fellows from the Indigenous Leadership Fellowship in 2005, to the 'Get the Conversation Started Program' involving athletes and community leaders in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2009 we will review the 'Get the Conversation Started' program; links between schools and The Long Walk and explore supporting campaigns for Indigenous studies in schools.

Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership

The Long Walk is proud of its association with the Indigenous Leadership Fellowship, whose reach and pool of Fellows continues to grow with emerging leaders supported in Gippsland and Central Victoria in 2008.

More about the Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership

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