The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation Ltd, incorporated on 30 October 2009, is a national, Indigenous-controlled, not-for-profit organisation established to support community-based healing initiatives to address the traumatic legacy of colonisation, forced removals and other past government policies.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Healing Foundation is pleased to be offering the following employment opportunities for suitably qualified candidates.  These newly created positions will form the core of the Foundation’s team as we move into the next stage of our development:

  • Research Director
  • Programs Director
  • Project Officer – Research
  • Project Officer – Education
  • Communications Officer
  • Executive Assistant

For further information on these positions, please see the ‘People’ section of our website.

UPDATE ON HEALING INITIATIVES FUNDING ROUND

The current round of applications for funding closed on 30 June 2010 at 5.00pm.

All applications that were received by the due date have now been through the first stage of assessment.  The Foundation is currently in the process of short-listing the highest scoring projects which will be considered by the Program Advisory Committee.  We expect to be able to announce the successful applicants by early October 2010.  For more information on the assessment process please see the Funding Guide attached here:

Funding Guide PDF 274KB

Funding Guide RTF 2441KB

You may also refer to the Frequently Asked Questions attached here:

Frequently Asked Questions 27 June 2010 RTF 70KB

Or email the Programs Manager at INFO@HealingFoundation.org.au.

 

HEALING FOUNDATION GATHERING

~ Let’s Talk Healing ~

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation hosted the first national Healing Foundation Gathering in Townsville on 25, 26 and 27 June 2010.

The Gathering brought together healing practitioners and community members from across Australia and provided the opportunity for networking  and sharing information.  The Healing Foundation would like to thank all those who contributed to making this a memorable and inspirational event.

To assist us in planning future events, we would love to hear your feedback on the Gathering and any suggestions you may have.  If you would like to provide feedback, please download the Evaluation Form here:

Gathering Evaluation June 2010

 COMMUNIQUES

Communique 10 June 2010 PDF 242KB

Communique 19 May 2010 PDF 207KB

Communique 19 May 2010 RTF 3297KB

Communique 1 April 2010 PDF 207KB

Communique 1 April 2010 RTF 3287KB

 MEDIA RELEASES

Media Release Sorry Day 26 May 2010 PDF 334KB

Media Release Funding Applications Available 7 May 2010 PDF 247KB