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WANGKABeneficiaries Newsletter

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THANARRU!Over the past months, IBN has experienced some significant changes, not least the departure of long standing CEO, Grant Bussell. Through these months, I have been focussed on maintaining stability and setting the landscape for new approaches

to ensure that member’s interests are serviced. I have been well supported by the team at IBN, for which I am most grateful.

As you read through this newsletter, you will be pleased to see that IBN has continued to deliver programs and projects to the community including; progress on the Limpet Crescent Retirement facility; new housing at Elements Estate in South Hedland; expansion of the IBN Services Projects in Wedgefield, and the completion of the IBN Services Ripples Effect house refurbishment in Bellary Springs.

Our team has been honoured for its hard work, dedication and successful outcomes by

winning the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards for Best Aboriginal Business, and being named a finalist in the WA Regional Small Business Awards in Perth.

Our support of the successful launch of the FORM Pastoral Histories project Marlbatharndu Wanggagu: Once Upon A Time in the West has culminated in the colourful wall art around Port Hedland, successful exhibitions in Perth and Port Hedland and the publication of a book of our people’s stories about their lives on stations in the Pilbara.

On the staff front, we welcomed Gail Carnes as the new Beneficiaries Services Manager and bid a sad farewell to Jessie Hudson who has

worked consistently hard to support the IBN team in her role as Human Resources Officer. We wish her well as she leaves to start her family. The IBN Board is now assessing the responses to the recruitment campaign for the CEO position. We expect to welcome the new CEO to IBN in the New Year.

This is our last Wangka before the end of the year and I’d like to acknowledge Lore time and the special places that should be respected during this important period.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

Chris Duirs Acting CEO

Edition 4 | December 2014

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Inside this edition…

Elders tour new retirement development in South Hedland

IBN is recognised in business awards

Turner River Rehabilitation Centre opens

Port Hedland and Tom Price Projects

Aboriginal stories of station life in the Pilbara

Sharing Aboriginal stories of station life in the Pilbara. Launched in Port Hedland and Perth during November, Marlbatharndu Wanggagu: Once Upon A Time in the West uses oral histories, photography, and public art to tell the station stories of the Yinhawangka, Banyjima and Nyiyaparli people. More on page 5.

IBN CHRISTMAS CLOSURES 2014

All IBN offices will be closed from Wednesday December 24 2014, reopening on Monday January 5 2015. If you need emergency assistance only during this time contact the on call officer on 0418 954 806.

Please leave your phone number so we can return your call.

Turner River Rehabilitation Centre opensProudly supported by IBN, the Turner River Rehabilitation Centre, located 20kms south of Port Hedland, was officially opened by Mayor of Port Hedland, Kelly Howlett, on November 25.

The Mayor acknowledged the valuable collaboration between IBN, Yaandina and the Town of Port Hedland in delivering the only rehabilitation centre servicing the Pilbara region.

Operated by Yaandina Family Centre the new 24 bed facility is for residential treatment and rehabilitation, primarily for Aboriginal people with drug and alcohol abuse issues.

IBN has committed $250,000 to Turner River over three years and will utilise the facility to help IBN people overcome substance abuse problems without the need to travel to Perth for treatment.

Veronica Rodenburg, CEO of Yaandina Family Centre, said she was extremely proud of the centre and the partnership forged with IBN over the last few years.

“The complexity of getting a capital project like this completed in the Pilbara and transitioning it to operational readiness can only be done in partnership and collaboration with many different people and groups,” she said.

“I would like to thank IBN for their contribution towards the building and operation of the new Turner River Centre. It is this kind of collaboration that helps projects like this come to fruition.”

Residents at Turner River participate in a program that addresses addictive behaviours, reduces harm to the individual and families, assists people to develop healthy lifestyle choices, and encourages life skills development including work, training or employment options.

As part of a holistic approach to treatment the centre is working towards farming its own produce, and residents will be able to contribute to the up keep of the farm. Planning is also underway to offer a media course for clients to develop new skills whilst receiving treatment.

If you or a family member need help to overcome drug or alcohol addictions contact Chris Klitzing, IBN Field Officer, on 1800 014 401 or email [email protected]

Turner River Rehabilitation Centre is now open: (Left to Right) Kelly Howlett, Mayor of Port Hedland, Veronica Rodenburg, CEO of Yaandina, Chris Duirs, A/CEO of IBN and James Pitt, CEO of Odyssey House in Sydney, who delivered the keynote address.

The new Turner River Rehabilitation Center near Port Hedland.

Individual units for family supporting loved ones receiving treatment.

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GAIL CARNES Beneficiary Services ManagerGail (pictured above) made the move from Adelaide to join the IBN team in September and brings with her over 22 years of experience in community development, infrastructure planning, stakeholder engagement and community consultation.

She has extensive management experience, and has lead successful projects that have resulted in improved essential services and better health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Gail has travelled to remote areas of South Australia and worked in communities in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands on a range of projects around housing, cultural heritage and community development.

In her new role at IBN, leading the Beneficiary Services Team that administers our Community Programs, Gail aims to use her skills and experience to improve member services and program delivery.

Contact Gail on 1800 014 401 or email [email protected]

JESSIE HUDSON HR OfficerIBN said a sad farewell to HR Officer Jessie Hudson in November. Jessie has made a huge contribution in helping to build the IBN team and will be greatly missed. Jessie is returning home to the Central Coast to have a baby.

Welcome to Mirrika Councillor who will be replacing Jessie.

For IBN job opportunities contact Mirrika T: 9140 0990 E: [email protected]

FOCUS ON EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTH

IBN Community Programs are here to help the IBN Community in many different areas, and many of our programs offer long term benefits that will be felt for generations to come… Make the most of it and apply today.

EDUCATIONA good education is the best foundation to give you and your family access to a world of opportunities.

Last year the IBN Board created a new Community Program to support people to get qualifications beyond high school. The Higher Education program can help with the costs of studying at TAFE, including apprenticeships and traineeships, and going to university.

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?• Tuition for one qualification per semester

including a $400 tool allowance

• Enrolment fees and other fees not covered by HECS

• Boarding and rental costs if you can’t study in your home town

• Travel costs

• Other essential educational supplies, including books and a laptop computer

To encourage people to bring their new skills home to the Pilbara, the IBN Board may make a grant of up to $20,000 toward payment of HECS fees upon successful completion of a university degree.

To apply complete the Higher Education application form on the website or contact Anna on 1800 014 401 or (08) 9140 0928, or email [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE

As part of our Employment, Training and Enterprise program IBN can help you to investigate a new business idea or develop an existing business. We have helped a range of local business including plant hire, crushing services, machinery hire and garden maintenance and a hairdressing business.

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?• Enterprise Grant of up to $2,000 to

investigate or try a new business idea

• Major Enterprise Grant of up to $20,000 start or expand an existing business

To apply complete the Enterprise Grant application form.

HEALTHSound health is essential to a long and happy life. IBN can help you access health services in remote areas via our IBN Nurses, improve health and safety in communities and assistance is available for dental health and for people who are critically ill.

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?• IBN Nurses are located in Karratha and

Tom Price, and service surrounding communities. Contact the Tom Price nurse on 0497 709 366 or the Karratha Nurse on 0407 909 239.

• Dental Health: Up to $10,000 per year in necessary dental expenses

• Community Health: Skip bins, bottled water, free pet sterilisation and vet costs up to $1,000

To apply complete the Health application form.

If you need assistance applying for our programs or just want to find out how we can help you contact the Beneficiary Services team on 1800 014 401

Application forms can be found at www.ibngroup.com.au/forms-publications

STAFF MOVEMENTS

IBN PROGRAMS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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Construction of the retirement units on Limpet Crescent in South Hedland is nearing completion and IBN elders had a chance to tour the new buildings in October. Built by Thomas Building the units have been designed consultation with our elders to ensure they meet their needs, and will offer 6 retirement villas and a caretaker’s residence.

Due for completion in early 2015 the project is part of IBN’s ongoing commitment to provide affordable and appropriate housing for the IBN Community in the Pilbara. For further information contact Caroline Lee, Service Delivery Team Leader on 1800 014 401 or email [email protected]


Peta Church, the IBN Nurse gives Tadgee Limerick’s a blood test in Wakathuni. Retirement units in South Hedland are nearing completion.

Elders and IBN staff meet with the builders and Project Manager at Limpet Crescent.

IBN Community Nurse in Tom PriceFrom Peta Church, IBN Nurse, Tom Price.

It’s been a busy few months since we opened the Wakathuni clinic earlier in the year. There have been visits from different medical professionals including a Podiatrist, Diabetes Educator and Child Health Nurse. The Podiatrist will visit again in December and there will be an Optometrist visit Wakathuni, Youngaleena and Bellary Springs communities also in December. Starting in Wakathuni on Tuesday mornings, Chris and Peggy from the Nintirri Centre will be holding different activities. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

If you have any health concerns please visit the clinic or phone for an appointment.

All visits are confidential.

P: 9189 3706 M: 0497 709 366 E: [email protected]

Clinic timesWakathuni: Tuesdays Bellary: Wednesdays


IBN Director, May Byrne, and her daughter, Pine, at the Perth launch of Marlbatharndu Wanggagu: Once Upon A Time in the West.


Launched in Port Hedland and Perth during November, Marlbatharndu Wanggagu: Once Upon A Time in the West uses oral histories, photography, and public art to tell the station stories of the Yinhawangka, Banyjima and Nyiyaparli people. The project is a collaboration between IBN and FORM that began around a year ago after IBN people expressed a desire to share their station stories.

Curator Sharmila Wood said the stories are little known, but of huge significance to the elders who once worked as stockmen, station hands and domestic servants on stations; contributing significantly to the owners’ prosperity.

“Next year is the 99 year renewal of pastoral leases so we thought it was a very important project to do at this moment,” she said.

Working with anthropologist Andrew Dowding, Ms Wood collected oral histories and took three artists to the region; each artist produced work after hearing the stories of station life first-hand from the elders.

“There were very mixed emotions and bittersweet memories that people had,” Ms Wood said.

“On one hand, most people remember that time very fondly. They recall being with family and having a lot of cultural strength. People talk about the singing and dancing and cultural practices, because they were still on country. They were very good at what they did on the station; they enjoyed working with horses and spending months on country mustering.

At the same time there was a lot of hardship. People weren’t paid, they worked for rations. Despite a very oppressive regime people did find ways to exist and thrive on the stations. When they were forced to move into towns in the 1960s I think that was a very difficult period.”

IBN believes this project has important cultural and historical value and put on display a part of history many Australians may not be aware of. Images from the project can be seen at the IBN head office in South Hedland, around the South Hedland shopping precinct, and at IBN Services on Pinnacles Street in Wedgefield. An electronic version of the book about the project is on the IBN website at www.ibngroup.com.au under ‘Our Projects’.

Aboriginal stories of station life in the Pilbara

Elders David Stock, Alec Tucker and Bruce Thomas tell stories of station life at the launch in South Hedland.

IBN Directors and invited guests at the Perth launch event in November. Images from Pilbara station life can be found across South Hedland.


IBN SERVICES: PORT HEDLAND AND TOM PRICE PROJECTS

Finished!Crew members undertake first aid training at IBN Services

Crew members undertake first aid training.

IBN Services crew with an image from the IBN pastoral histories project on the new shed in Wedgefield.

Learning how to safely remove snakes from work sites.

New look signage at IBN Services.

The new bus to transport the work crew.

Building a new shade house for the native plant nursery in Wedgefield.


The finished house in Bellary.

IBN Services work crew and Project Manager, Cecilia Fernandez, get started on building a new kitchen in Bellary.

IBN SERVICES: PORT HEDLAND AND TOM PRICE PROJECTS

FROM EVELYN KROCZEK, PROJECT MANAGER, IBN SERVICES PORT HEDLAND.

The IBN Services crew started construction of a new shade house to expand production of native plants in the nursery, and have successfully prioritised all works to ensure the job is complete by Christmas.

With the warmer weather the crew are reminded every morning at pre-start meetings about Occupational Health and Safety including heat stress related issues.

The warmer weather also brings out the snakes and some of the crew have completed Snake Handling Training to safely remove snakes from their work site for release into the bush. In line with the IBN Services philosophy to give people the practical skills needed to enter the work force the crew have also successfully completed White Card and First Aid training.

STAFF MOVEMENTS

Congratulations to Ken Ingie who successfully applied for new the Leading Hand position and is now a permanent employee at IBN Services.

Tristian Dhu will be leaving us early next year after successfully applying to Goodline to become an apprentice boilermaker. The apprenticeship lasts for 4 years and after successfully completing his training Tristian will have a trade that will ensure he has work opportunities for life.

Welcome to new comers, Kyle Charles, Administration and Bookkeeper and Edward Dhu, Work Crew.

Our yard in Wedgefield now has an eye catching red front fence and new signage. We also have a selection of images pasted on our fences and buildings from the pastoral histories project, showing the lives of Aboriginal people on stations in the Pilbara. Next time you are on Pinnacles Street in Wedgefield come and take a look.

FROM CECILIA FERNANDEZ, PROJECT MANAGER, IBN SERVICES TOM PRICE.

The latest house to be refurbished by the Tom Price IBN Services work crew in Bellary Springs was officially handed back to property managers Pilbara Meta Maya in November. Well done to everyone from the crew who contributed to the finished house. This is the second house to be completely renovated as part of the Ripples Effect project. The project trains IBN people in building and construction, giving them the skills they need to enter the workforce and look after their own communities.

The house before the Ripples Effect treatment.

The house is handed over to Pilbara Meta Maya by Marie Parker, IBN Tom Price Team Leader and work crew representative Abel Dickerson, Leading Hand.


LOOKING FOR WORK?JOIN IBN SERVICES

If you are currently unemployed and looking to get back into the

workforce contact Kristy McIntosh, Field Officer, on 1800 014 401 or

email [email protected]

Uniforms and transport to and from the Wedgefield yard is provided

Contact IBNFREECALL 1800 014 401 E: [email protected] www.ibngroup.com.au

Port Hedland Office 3 Brand Street South Hedland WA 6277 P: 9140 0900 F: 9172 1136

Tom Price Office Shop 1, 973 Central Road Tom Price WA 6751 P: 9189 3706 F: 9189 3717

Karratha 7/18 Hedland Place Karratha WA 6714 P: 9185 1499 F: 9144 2521

IBN would like to employ as many people from the IBN Community as possible. Come and work for us! We offer plenty of training and support. Some positions can also be offered part time, to discuss this please contact our HR department, details below.

To apply for any of our current jobs, or to find out more call 1800 014 401 and ask to speak to Mirrika Councillor, HR Officer, visit www.ibngroup.com.au for a job description and to apply online. New jobs are always coming up so if you are looking for work upload your CV to the IBN website and we will contact you when the right job comes up.

Work for us

WINNER BEST ABORIGINAL BUSINESS, PORT HEDLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS.

Held on Saturday September 20, the awards recognise outstanding businesses in Port Hedland and IBN competed against organisations including Pilbara Meta Maya, Coogan River Resources, Sing-Ken Ken Solutions and Rose Nowers Early Learning Centre.

Acting CEO, Chris Duirs, accepted the award for ‘Best Aboriginal Business’ on behalf of IBN staff and the IBN Community and thanked outgoing CEO, Grant Bussell, for his contribution to IBN.

“It has been a swift, challenging and rewarding journey for IBN,” said Chris.

“From humble beginnings in 2001 with just a few staff, a tiny office and a passion to build a corporation that would make real, sustainable long-term improvement to the lives of Aboriginal people and their families – we now have three offices in the Pilbara, upwards of 50 staff, almost half of which are Traditional Owners and support over 1000 beneficiaries and their families.”

“I’d like to take this opportunity to make mention of the huge contribution by our former CEO, Grant Bussell. If I can borrow the words of a friend of Grant’s who phrased it perfectly by saying ‘he took IBN from a one-man band to an orchestra.’”

“It’s a contribution everyone at IBN, and in the community, will long remember and appreciate and it is our mission to keep adding to our programs and giving long-term benefits to the IBN Community.”

IBN was proud to be a finalist alongside some of the most outstanding small businesses in Western Australia at the recent WA Regional Business Awards. Nominated in the Aboriginal Business’ category IBN was selected from many fantastic small businesses and was the only organisation from Port Hedland to be nominated. We would like to congratulate category winners Koomal Dreaming who took home the top prize.The awards were a wonderful opportunity to showcase our work to the wider community, and this achievement is a positive reflection of the dedication and hard work of the IBN team.

WA Regional Small Business Awards finalist

GOT A GOOD YARN FOR IBN WANGKA? Email: [email protected] or FREECALL 1800 014 401

Heath Nelson from FGM presents Acting CEO of IBN, Chris Duirs with the award for Best Aboriginal Business.

IBN is recognised in Business Awards


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