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Box 11.5.13 Developing youth leadersWunan Foundation runs an Indigenous management cadetship program to providevocational pathways for local people.Kooljaman at Cape Leveque (Bardina Pty Ltd) provides placements for 40 workexperience students every year to learn about the operations and role of the board.Geraldton Streetwork has established an Indigenous Youth Council, now in its fifthyear. Its primary purpose is to give young people leadership and role model qualities,and an opportunity to gain training and attend workshops, forums and conferences.Youth Council members develop skills by organising community events (including fundraisingfor other institutions), representing the Indigenous youth of Geraldton andattending training camps.Nari Nari Tribal Council has a youth committee which meets independently of themain committee to discuss issues directly related to young people.Coolgaree Aboriginal Corporation and Tangentyere Council encourage youngpeople to nominate for positions on their executive committees, where experiencedmembers mentor them.Yabur Yulgan CDEP has two young people on the governing body who are mentoredby the general manager.Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre targets young people for theirboard, sometimes in shadowing roles allowing them time to learn the role and moveinto leadership positions when they are confident, prepared and ready.Kari Aboriginal Resources Inc. has implemented an Enrichment Program: YouthTransitions, which offers 15 annual, ongoing scholarships to Indigenous high schoolstudents in Southwest Sydney who are doing well and trying hard to achieve. Allstudents involved in the program are offered ongoing support and mentoring, and areseen as future leaders.Anyinginyi Health has an Active Life Program that encourages young people to buildtheir confidence and achieve goals, and opens doors through exposure to training,workshops and other institutions.Brisbane Indigenous Media Association oversees the operations of 4 Triple ATraining. This training empowers young people (many of whom are unemployed or atrisk) by giving them communication skills, self-confidence and experience working in aprofessional team environment.Mutawintji Local Aboriginal Land Council encourages its youth to develop anddemonstrate their skills by coordinating day visitor activities and guided tours to theMutawintji National Park, and conducting holiday programs and general meetings.More information on these and other successful Indigenous organisations can be found on theReconciliation Australia website at: www.reconciliation.org.au/igawardsSource: IGA 2006.11.62 OVERCOMINGINDIGENOUSDISADVANTAGE 2007