Babana News – January 2014 Contents Chairman’s Report .............................................................................................................................. 2 Australia Day Celebrations .................................................................................................................. 3 2014 Australian of the Year ................................................................................................................. 7 2014 Citizen of the Year - Uncle Harry Allie – Bankstown ................................................................... 8 NRL clubs play host to Indigenous players (NRL.com)........................................................................ 9 Indigenous players camp NRL .......................................................................................................... 11 Mentoring: The Journey of David Pross ............................................................................................ 14 Financial Support for Babana ............................................................................................................ 16 Babana Member Interviews............................................................................................................... 17 CEO For a Day – Josh Riley ............................................................................................................. 21 Boot Camp Fitness – Scott Lyons ..................................................................................................... 28 Babana Monthly Meeting – January .................................................................................................. 29 Interested in joining Babana? ............................................................................................................ 38 Next Babana Meeting....................................................................................................................... 39 The Glen Centre - Chittaway Point ............................................................................................. 39
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Chairman’s Report On behalf of the management group at Babana I would like to welcome you all to another year and I am proud to announce to our community partners and supporters that the board from 2013 was re-elected unopposed at our Annual General Meeting in December. I believe that 2013 was one of our standout years for our organisation as we were able to achieve the majority of our goals. We did however miss out on being awarded a premise in Redfern that could have seen our work grow at a higher rate, but this will not stop us moving forward. We have already started work on our flag ship event, Coloured Digger Anzac Day, and will be working with our stakeholders to ensure that this year’s event will continue to show respect to those who have fought for our nation. This year we will be focusing on the Unknown soldier, many of our brothers and sisters were lost overseas and never brought back home. Kicking off the year with an Australia Day Cruise allowed many of our members an opportunity to relax and enjoy the company of each other on the Mari Nawi. I’d like to thank everyone who could make it along on the day to celebrate with us. You once again showed us why it is important to continue to ensure that Babana remains strong. 2014 will be a year where we will again show our commitment to our community and I believe that nationally it will be a time for reflecting on Indigenous issues. With the Australian of the Year Adam Goodes representing Aboriginal Australia and both the federal parties discussing the importance of constitutional recognition we may have a year where the positive issues of our people are portrayed in the media rather than the negative actions of the few. As you all know we received disappointing news concerning our Indigenous Employment Program at the end of last year, but we have been working with the government department responsible for the program to gain a new contract and while we are awaiting the decision we are hopeful that our organisation will once again be awarded a contract to help those in the community.
Mark Spinks, Chairperson
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Australia Day Celebrations To Celebrate Survival Day Babana held a cruise on the Mari Nawi and we had a great number of men and their families. We would like to thank all those who made the day an enjoyable one. Having our Non Indigenous brothers and sisters was especially welcoming as it shows that we have a strong commitment across the board in terms of reconciliation and understanding what the day means to our people.
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2014 Australian of the Year
Being nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards is a great honour. It was amazing to see the Australian of the Year being awarded to Adam Goodes. This follows on from the 2013 Australia Day Awards where our own Babana Member Shane Phillips was awarded recognition for his Local Hero status. Adam Goodes is a professional Australian Rules football player with the Sydney Swans. Adam holds an elite place in AFL history, winning two Brownlow Medals and two premierships. He is a four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century, and has represented Australia in the International Rules Series. Adam is proud of his Indigenous heritage, and is actively involved with several Indigenous sport and community programs. He has spent time working with troubled youth, including those in youth detention centres. Together with his cousin and former teammate Michael O'Loughlin, Adam established the Go Foundation which empowers the next generation of Indigenous role models in all walks of life. Adam co-chairs the foundation, focused on promoting education, employment and healthy lifestyles. Adam is a great role model and advocate for the fight against racism both on and off the field and is admired by a great many people around the nation. Adam has fought the fight against racism for some time and his involvement in the Racism, It Stops With Me Campaign has led to a greater awareness of the issues being faced in our community. Babana hopes that as part of his official capacity of Australian of the Year that he will be involved in some of our important events throughout the year.
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2014 Citizen of the Year - Uncle Harry Allie – Bankstown
All of Babana would like to congratulate Uncle Harry for receiving this award. He is the unsung hero behind the Coloured Diggers Anzac event that is run by Babana each year which would not be successful without the work that he contributes. As a descendant of the Kudjula Tribal Group, Uncle Harry tirelessly volunteers his time and energy to better the lives of his people. He is currently on several committees and provides direction and support to ensure an Aboriginal perspective is always looked at and considered when developing new policies and practices in the community sector around education, health and employment. Uncle Harry was the Chair of the Bankstown Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Advisory Committee over many years and has played an integral part in creating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan for Bankstown. In addition to working closely with South Western Sydney Local Health District on Closing the Gap initiatives, Uncle Harry has held many community positions at the local and state level. He has been awarded one of five prestigious Elders Awards by the Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council for his lifelong contribution to higher indigenous education in Australia. http://www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au/index.aspx?NID=974
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NRL clubs play host to Indigenous players (NRL.com) Premiership-winning Bulldogs coach Des Hasler has endorsed an NRL initiative which will see 14 talented Indigenous players have the experience of a lifetime next week as temporary members of seven Sydney NRL clubs. The Bulldogs, Eels, Panthers, Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs, Sharks and Dragons will all play host to members of the non-elite Indigenous First Nations Goannas team which will play a trial match against the Knights at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium on February 8. The trial will mark the culmination of the week-long Festival of Indigenous Rugby League being held in Newcastle in place of the traditional Rugby League All Stars which is being "rested" in 2014 post World Cup. It will feature extensive community activities, as well as a Murri v Koori match and curtainraiser games between the QLD and NSW Under 16 boys teams and QLD and NSW Indigenous Women's teams prior to the trial match. As part of the build-up to the game, Laurie Daley's Goannas players will gather in Sydney on Tuesday (Jan 28) when they will team-up with the club hosting them until Friday during which time they will experience firsthand what it takes to play in the game's premier competition. "The Festival is a great concept, providing an opportunity of a lifetime for these young men to show their skills against an NRL squad in the trial game and during their visits to the clubs," said Hasler, who will host Queenslanders Davin Crampton (Cairns) and Reggie Saunders (Southport). "Hopefully it will open the door to a start in the NRL in the near future for some of the players, but I have no doubt they will all take something home with them to inspire them to continue to pursue their dreams on and off the field." Following their NRL Club experience, the Goannas will join the NRL Indigenous Players Camp at the Hunter Valley over the weekend, before heading to Newcastle for a week of training, personal development workshops and community activities ahead of the match. A Special mention to Roy Smith (Eels) and Kareel Phillips (Rabbitohs) two local boys who are involved in Babana activities – we hope that they had an amazing time with their assigned NRL team and best of luck in the game for the Goanna’s.
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Indigenous players camp NRL The annual Indigenous players camp, aimed at bringing together Indigenous players from across the game to focus on the importance of Aboriginal culture, history and the current challenges, has been received strong support from attendees. Rabbitohs fullback Greg Inglis said the camps are all about building bonds between the senior players and younger players. “When you come into camp it’s not all about who you are or the achievements you’ve got in the game, it’s about bringing each other together and making sure that we all go back to our clubs and knowing that we’ve got the support of each other,” he said. Newcastle’s Timana Tahu said the camp is all about cultural awareness and getting some education from people like NSW Labor MP Linda Burney, who was the first Indigenous NSW MP. “They were our old leaders back in the past, they’re powerful people and their stories are really interesting, it gets you feeling good about yourself,” Tahu said. Eels half Luke Kelly said it had been good to catch up with Indigenous players from other clubs. “Guys like Greg [Inglis], Timana [Tahu], Willie Tonga, they’ve done it all in the game, they haven’t forgotten about who they are and where they come from and I think that’s something that’s really big, especially for Aboriginal people - where you come from is very important to us and these guys are living proof of that. The way they conduct themselves is not only a credit to themselves but Aboriginal people in general.” NRL welfare and education officer Dean Widders said the camp was aimed at making the players feel more comfortable in their own skin about their indigenous heritage, and to teach them a little bit about their history. “Knowing where they’re from, knowing what they represent, it gives them strength and motivation to realise their roles as mentors and role models for our people,” Widders said. “Hopefully it means they go back and they behave better in their clubs, they play better, they train harder, and they also think a bit more about putting more into their life and doing more for our community and putting better pathways into the game for indigenous people.” During the camp the players also took time out for a touch football match and were taught the first stages of a war cry by Stephen Page, the Artistic Director of the Bangarra Dance Theatre. (NRL.com)
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Mentoring: The Journey of David Pross
David Pross assists our organisation by being a mentor to those involved in our group and also works to provide post placement support for our Indigenous Employment Program. Here’s what David says about mentoring In 2013 I was fortunate enough to undertake a Mentoring Course (Certificate IV in Mentoring Diverse Groups); the course was provided by Across Culture, over a three month period. (1 week a month). What is mentoring? Mentoring is most often defined as a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) assists another (the mentee) in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced person’s professional and personal growth. Why do a mentoring training? At its most basic level, mentoring helps because it guarantees a person that there is someone who cares about them. Think back. Did you know how to study for a school test or make plans for TAFE or University? Do you remember wanting your first car and not knowing anything about finance and insurance? Or looking for your first job? Simple things that seem easy or straightforward to you now may appear to be a complete mystery to some people that is where a mentor can assist. Mentors provide their mentees with an experienced friend who is there to help in any number of situations. In any field, having a professional mentor can help individuals develop and advance their careers. The value of mentors: Corporate and government mentoring programs have long been recognized as an essential strategy for attracting, developing, and retaining top employees. It was either our lecturer or one of the participants in the course, said that they had read a report stating 75% of private sector executives said that mentoring had been critical in helping them reach their current position. And I remember reading this quote by Sir Richard Branson on one of the Virgin pages on the internet. “Whenever I am asked what is the missing link between a promising businessperson and a successful one, mentoring comes to mind. Giving people advice on how they can best achieve their goals is something that is often overlooked.” Mentors are especially important in the non for profit sector as most employees have a massive workload or huge client base, and structured career development opportunities and funds are not always readily available to train the employees. While some innovative organisations are taking steps to create effective internal programs, other organisations such as Babana have to offer external programs. In conclusion, a strong mentoring relationship is built on a partnership and the commitment to the professional development of one or both of its participants. While in the typical mentoring relationship, one participant has more experience, skill, knowledge than the other, many strong mentoring relationships provide an opportunity for both parties to learn from each other through the development of a caring and respectful partnership. Supporting our community since 2006 ABN: 2715 774 8337 e: babana@babana.org.au 14
And always remember mentoring is not coaching: Coaching is task oriented. Mentoring is relationship oriented. Coaching is short term. Mentoring is longer term. Coaching is performance driven. Mentoring is development driven.
For more information on the Certificate IV in Mentoring visit Across Culture who are an organisation that support Babana you can contact them via info@acrossculture.org
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Financial Support for Babana Babana Aboriginal Men's Group Receive no ongoing funding from government and most of the work we do is unfunded. The work that is carried out is mainly by the volunteers within the organisation and donations to our group will ensure that we continue to grow and prove that Aboriginal run organisation can be successful. We have a page on mycause.com.au that can be used for donations
http://www.mycause.com.au/charity/587/BabanaAboriginalMensGroup Or you can visit the funding section of the Redfern Foundation
http://www.redfernfoundation.org.au/Donations%20Form%20Final.pdf (please ensure you mention Babana as a number of groups are funded through this organisation) If you want to donate directly please email us on babana@babana.org.au
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Babana Member Interviews Recently we sat down with two of our Babana members to discuss their involvement in our group and what they are looking forward to in the future. Both Ossie Ryan Jnr and Roy Hennessey are not only important members of our organisation, but they are successful candidates from our Indigenous Employment Program
Name: Ossie Ryan Jnr Why did you join Babana? I joined babana because I met Uncle Mark Spinks and Uncle Shane Phillips and a couple other members. I’ve seen all the help that Babana did for everyone and I wanted to be a part of that I realised in my life it's been hard but it's a great feeling knowing that you’re helping others. How long have you been involved in Babana? I been involved With Babana for a number of years now I don't exactly but the bond I have with the boys and the members it feels like a lifetime and for that I'm glad and proud as they have helped me thru some tough times when I've felt down and out I know I can ring one of the brothers and just yarn about something take my mind off things or get help n advice from the other members In 2013 what event stood out for you and why? The event that stood out for me was suicide prevention week for I have always been ashamed of my scars and the constant reminder of how low I felt but I look at it now and I look how far I come and it was an honour to speak to the young lads coming through who were battling their own personal demons, changing a life or path in someone's life or even Saving a life is a great feeling
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What are you looking forward to in 2014? I am looking forward to everything the world has 2 offer I will take every challenge head on for I know I am never alone I have my family and my friends and brothers having my back the whole way I have now lost 3 family/friends this year already and January hasn’t even finished yet but I know it's just one of life's challenges it has for me. You are now working at Harbour City Ferries – how important was Babana in this process? Babana played a big role in my change of career path as if it wasn't for them I would never have got on the Tribal Warrior; I never would have got love for the harbour and I never would have met the people I met if it wasn't for u guys I owe everyone a lot and I'm grateful every day (You only have to check my FB pic’s I post every day) What would you say to men who are interested in joining Babana? I would say boys it is a great honour to be a part of such an awesome organization and trust me I been to the lowest of lows and look where I am today!!! I wake up in the Morning and say yes I gotta work today I love my life I love my job I love my family and friends and my partner and most of all my baby Ainsley because if it wasn't for the love I have for her I would have done something stupid long time ago and it was my family and Babana that made me realize what I have and what I don't wanna leave behind stay safe and I wish everyone all the best for the new year and remember "GOD GIVES HIS TOUGHEST BATTLES N CHALLENGES TO HIS STRONGEST WARRIORS N SOLDIERS!!!"
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Name: Roy Hennessey Why did you join Babana? Initially it was due to my previous employment, in job services, that steered me into meeting Babana, knowing that it was to benefit both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, through sustainable employment. I start working with Babana almost straight away to see how we could assist our mutual clients in the training & development, with guiding them to financial independence through employment and taking their first steps to locating and retaining their employment. But since the years have rolled on I have now come to be a member and know that Babana is more then just employment. It’s a connection of men, from different backgrounds and industries, that are wanting to make a difference, assisting Aboriginal communities, that are willing to ‘have a go’ and be apart of something that will benefit the future for our mob and giving opportunities to the mob who are coming from regional area’s to begin building a life for themselves within the Sydney area, to hopefully one day take back to their communities to share and grow process of bettering ourselves, for our children and our future. How long have you been involved with Babana? I’ve been involved with the Babana Aboriginal men’s group since February 2011 and will continue to be apart of Babana for years to come. In 2013, what event stood out for you and why? The event that stood out for me in 2013, was the colour digger march that I had participated in. Walking with the Aboriginal men and women that have served and are currently serving gives me a sense of pride knowing that our men and women are protecting are not only fighting for our country, but the recognition of being an aboriginal as well. What are you looking forward to in 2014? In 2014 I am looking forward to working more with the Babana men’s group to assist in anyway that I can, to have another great year being apart of this great group. Supporting our community since 2006 ABN: 2715 774 8337 e: babana@babana.org.au 19
How has Babana been supporting your work? Babana has been supporting me through my work, though events and programs with most of the A/TSI clients that I am working with. Through pro-social gatherings, outings and events, these assist our clients in gaining their self-confidence and self-worth, by being apart of something like this, that will be beneficial to the clients that promotes well being. Also in the work that I do, the Babana Men are very supportive of me in my role as well, giving me advice and helping me do the best I can. What you would say to men who are interested in joining Babana? Come and make a difference for the future.
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CEO For a Day – Josh Riley Babana Member Josh Riley was given the opportunity to spend the day with the CEO of CEO David Thodey. The blog of his day including pictures comes courtesy of TELSTA (http://exchange.telstra.com.au/2014/01/28/joshua-riley-ceo-for-a-day-live-blog/ ) Josh is not only a valued member of Babana, but also shows his commitment to assisting Aboriginal people through the important work that he carries out on a daily basis for ANZ. 8.45 am – Josh greets us with a strong smile. Welcoming and excited, he shuffles on his feet slightly and adjusts his sleeves. As we take the first photo of the day, he fixes his hair. There is a palpable excitement in the air as we gear up for the day.
9.00 am – The first meeting of the day is with Helen Lea, Executive Director, Organisational Development, and Troy Roderick General Manager, Diversity & Inclusion.
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9.30 am – Josh is keen to learn as much as possible, but Helen starts by asking Josh about himself. Moving into management, change culture and facilitating relationships between Indigenous communities and corporate environments. 10.00 am – Running from meeting to meeting is a given for any CEO. Josh makes his way up to David’s office. 10.15 am – Josh and David sit and discuss what they plan on tackling today. David shares his love of Tamworth, Josh’s hometown and the home of the Telstra Road to Discovery.
10.45 am – David and Josh discuss the importance if driving authentic, sustainable relationships between communities and the private sector. You need the right vehicles – Indigenous traineeships, apprenticeships, graduate programs. It takes a personal commitment on both sides. 10.50 am - The conversation turns to how to how to succeed in the workplace. David’s top tips? Do your job as well as you can and leave it better than you found it. To succeed you need attitude and application. Resilience is so important. Supporting our community since 2006 ABN: 2715 774 8337 e: babana@babana.org.au 22
11.00 am – David shares more insights into being successful: “I look for people with initiative and who will take on a challenge. It’s not about titles. If someone has passion and dedication, then opportunities will follow.”
11.10 am – Josh asks what it takes to be an effective leader. David pauses and replies, “leadership is about having the courage to do whats right for the longer term. It’s about what you stand for and creating value. 11.25 am – Josh and David head to the Telstra Alumni one year anniversary event at the Telstra Experience Centre. David speaks of the importance of reinvention in order to stay relevant, which Josh has expressed as a point of interest.
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11.50 am – Telstra Road to Discovery winner Angie McMahon takes the stage to perform, a beautiful surprise to end the Telstra Alumni event.
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12.30 pm – After a big morning of meetings, Josh takes a break for lunch. Even CEO’s need to eat! 1.00 pm – It’s very exciting to be making our way to start-up accelerator program, muru-D for an exclusive insight into the world of local technology innovation. 1.15 pm - Ann Parker, Head of Digital Start-Up Accelerator, greets Josh at muru-D, where three of the finalist teams will get a chance to pitch their ideas to Josh and David, followed by five minutes of Q&A each with the CEO’s. 1.30 pm – Some brilliant presentations from the finalists, but we can’t spoil the surprise before next week. UPDATE: muru-D is located in Telstra’s exchange building in Paddington, made famous as it relayed the footage of the first moon landing!
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2.05 pm – Josh asks David about career planning. David shares that having a career plan is very important. You need to identify what skills you have and what skills you need to get to your end goal. You might need additional formal education, deeper industry experience , or personal development. Once you have your plan, then you can start to execute and review your progress. Managing your career is no different to managing a business. 2.30 pm – Josh takes a tour of our icon store on George Street with Area General Manager Sandra Sweeney. She explains that everything they do is about the customer – we want to surprise and delight them!
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2.55 pm – Josh makes his way back to David’s office to watch a Yammer ‘open-hours’ session, where David will spend an hour or more responding to employees on Yammer. 3.30 pm – David replying to employees on Yammer while Josh advises.
3.45 pm – The Yammer open hours topics range from the latest technology, customer service initiatives through to mobile phone etiquette. Do you think it’s OK to tap out a quick email while midconversation? 3.55 pm – Conversation turns to the importance of social media and David shares his love of Yammer – while Yammering. 4.10 pm – Mark Buckman, Chief Marketing Officer, joins Josh and David to discuss Telstra’s brand evolution and its link to customer advocacy, a passion of Josh’s.
4.45 pm – As we reach the end of the day, Josh and David sit down to discuss today’s journey. 5.00 pm – The day comes to a close and the sun sets behind David as he finishes his debrief with Josh, who asks one final question, “Is there any reason why we can’t have an Aboriginal or Torris Strait Islander CEO?” To which David replies, “No one should be limited by conventional thinking. If you have ambition and a goal – then go for it!”
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Boot Camp Fitness – Scott Lyons
Scott Lyons a local and proud Aboriginal man from Redfern has just started his own personal training business. If anyone is interested in supporting the young man make your way down to Erskineville Oval on February 11th – contact Scott on 0413419670 for more details.
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Babana Monthly Meeting – January This month we took out first meeting onto Sydney Harbour to recognise the important work we have done in 2013 and the work that we have lined up for this year. We held a special ceremony for one of our Stolen Generation Brothers Levon and it was inspirational experience with the smoking provided. We also discussed the key events that we wanted our group to know about including:
Coloured Digger Anzac Event Family Violence Day International Men’s Day Mental Health Day Employment Expo’s Community Assistance Day Carers Day NAIDOC Health Days Closing the Gap
Information on each of these events will be provided leading up to the actual event date. As many within the community know a major part of Babana is supporting our community and one of our members Ossie Ryan discussed some health issues being faced by his cousin and at our meeting we were able to raise a substantial amount of donations that have been provided to help her during these times.
We also had the privilege of having Steve Clarke from the Prime Minister and Cabinet office to talk about the Indigenous Employment Program and work that Babana has provided in the previous contracts. As many people know Babana receives no government funding to keep our doors open and the work that we do in placing Indigenous men and women into employment keeps the doors open. Steve was given the opportunity to talk to some of our successful candidates, Ossie Ryan Jnr, Daniel Dawson, Kalmain Williams and Roy Hennessey It was also a time for paying respects to one of our brothers who passed away recently; Pastor Ray Minniecon (Deputy Chair) led a minutes silence for those in our community (including his brother who has been an important part of our group). We pay our respects to all those who have passed away recently. Their lives have touched many involved in our organisation.
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Interested in joining Babana? If you’re interested in joining our group membership for the year is only $10. Simply print out and return this page to one of the staff at Babana or come in and see us at the office Membership Form 2014 (Jan – Dec) I hereby request to become a member of the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group: First Name
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Please Note: payment of membership ($10) is required and membership will not be valid until this has been finalised. Please ask for a receipt from our staff. MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS I hereby undertake to respect the Constitution and Regulations of the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group Should I participate in volunteer activities organised by Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group I will conduct myself in a professional fashion and also agree to completing a Volunteer Working with Children’s Check I accept the management of the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group may revoke my membership if I am found to be in breach of the standards of the men’s group. I understand and acknowledge that Babana meetings and community events are drug and alcohol free and will adhere to these rules I understand that ONLY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members have the capacity to vote I understand that my application for membership will be kept by the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group in a secure lactation
Office use only: I acknowledge I have received the total membership fee applicable for the above application. Name: Position: Amount paid: Date Paid:
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Next Babana Meeting We have been speaking to some representative from the Glenn The Glen - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre and will be taking our February meeting to the Central Coast establishment.
The Glen Centre - Chittaway Point
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