NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 05/02/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Alana Nicholls, Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) Scholarship Recipient, talking about the support she received from TSRA ATES Scholarship and the applications now open for the scholarship. Since 2005, the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (ATES) scholarships have supported more than 130 Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal students with financial assistance towards relocation, rent, living and study-related expenses. The scholarships support students completing their first undergraduate qualification, like 21-year-old Alana Nicholls. The former Tagai State College student and third year University of Sydney student is excelling in her Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies, double majoring in Studies in Religion and Anthropology. Alana said the scholarship helps ease money worries so she can focus on her studies. In addition to her academic excellence with a high distinction average, Alana has experienced a study tour overseas and won numerous university awards. In 2022 and 2023 she designed the university’s Indigenous jerseys to celebrate and stay connected with culture to overcome her homesickness. The passionate social justice advocate was recently accepted into the university’s prestigious honours program and hopes to work as a foreign correspondent. Are you a Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal person from the Torres Strait region (including Bamaga and Seisia) and studying your first bachelor’s degree at university? TSRA is offering scholarships valued up to $6,000 per year to full-time students completing their first bachelor’s degree at university. If you are studying full-time on university campus, externally, or via mixed-mode you could be eligible. Apply by 5pm (AEST) 15 February 2025 or learn more at the link below!
Dennis Fay, FRRR Backing the Future program Grant Recipient, talking about the Igniting Torres Strait Youth Entrepreneurship project he received the Backing the Future grant for. The project aims to conduct workshops in remote Torres Strait communities designed to ignite entrepreneurial passion, foster skill development, promote environmental stewardship, and encourage active societal contribution. Dennis is also the founder of Salty Monkeys, a First Nations owned and operated brand that makes adventure apparel and dive gear. FRRR and VFFF are inviting applications from eligible individuals for grants of $50,000 through the Backing the Future program. The funding supports people aged 18+ to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of people aged 12-30 in remote, rural and regional QLD. Applications close 17 March 2025. To find out more, check out the link below!
https://frrr.org.au/funding/people/backing-the-future/
Samantha Martin, Bush Tukka Woman, talking about the Millennia of AG-Innovation Conference held 10th & 11th February 2025. This event is focused on providing traditional landowners with access to cutting-edge agtech solutions, while fostering collaboration among First Nations farmers, contemporary producers, and agtech developers. With a diverse program covering livestock, cropping, and aquaculture, the event aims to enhance innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth across agricultural sectors. The conference aims to reimagine Agrifood Resilience in Tropical North Queensland with TEKFARM Farmers2Founders, TNQ Drought Hub, LIFES, and Rainstick, with support from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry through the Support Regional Trade Events Program. Be part of the first-ever First Nations-led agtech event and explore new agtech solutions, connect with experts, and celebrate local Indigenous culture in an inspiring and dynamic setting. To find out more, check out the link below!
https://events.humanitix.com/millenia-of-ag-innovation
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