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RIG Network is a national, cross-sectoral networking, research and outreach initiative. We link people, projects and resources to support better practice and undertake projects to help build better local food production initiatives that can deliver social, health and economic benefits to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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East Kimberley CDEP is currently looking for a Lead Horticulture Trainer to deliver and oversee training and assessment of Cert 1 in Agrifood Operations and Cert II in Horticulture. An exciting opportunity to help establish a nursery, Kitchen Garden and Community Gardens.
Applications close August 5 2011.
Further information – click right: Advert for Lead Horticulture Trainer at EK CDEP or contact Catherine Dove at hr@ekcdep.com.au to obtain a full position description.
The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian asked RIG to share information about a major festival and exhibition that they have on now, in Washington, until January 2012.
“Indigenous Voices on Climate Change – Conversations with the Earth” – see www.AmericanIndian.si.edu
The Commonwealth Government is currently seeking submissions to support the development of the National Food Plan(NFP).
A detailed Issues Paper has been prepared to help inform the development of the NFP and is available online. A Summary of the Issues Paper is also available for review and comment. Written submissions are invited – submissions close by August 5.
The Government is also arranging a webcast as part of the consultation process. To participate in this you need to register via the DAFF website.
To read the Summary Issues Paper, go to http://www.daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1916140/nfp-summary.pdf
To visit the DAFF National Food Plan website for further information on the NFP, the full Issues Paper, and to register for the webcast, go to:http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/food/national-food-plan
The Dietitians Association of Australia, NT Branch, with input from RIG Network members and supporters is holding a CPD event for DAA members and non-members on July 29 – Alice Springs and Darwin.
Registrations are filling fast and close on July 22!!
For more information on the program click here. To view info flyer & access link for registrations click here.
DAA CPD Event Flyer
We are thrilled that the National Council of the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) have confirmed that the NRHA will join RIG Network as a partner organisation. The NRHA has over 30 peak health organisation members and is a highly respected professional organisation that works to promote and support initiatives to enhance remote and rural health. Thank you NRHA!
Launched in May 2011, the NT Indigenous Business Network aims to provide a representative voice for Indigenous owned and operate businesses at a Territory, State, Federal and International level. For more information and news about coming events, email NTIBNI@gmail.com
An independent report has found stores licensing in the Northern Territory has helped people in remote communities to have better access to healthy, affordable food.
The Australian Government established a licensing regime for community stores in the Northern Territory as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER).
The evaluation of the Community Stores Licensing Program by the Cultural & Indigenous Research Centre Australia found the regime has helped improve food security, especially with regards to the quality, quantity and range of healthy food available.
To read the report in full, go to: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/Pages/eval_com_stores_licensing.aspx
New sections and updated links from recent newsletters have been added the Links section – new sections with useful new links include Food – Sovereignty, Security, Sustainability and Top End Strategic Futures.
