Kaltjiti (Fregon), APY Lands, South Australia: In December 2013 a fire swept through the Kaltjiti store destroying the community’s only shop and service station. Sparks spread from cardboard boxes to gas cylinders which then exploded, forcing the fire up the walls and through the ceiling. The store was gutted.

Just days out from Christmas local residents were stranded without provisions. The damage bill was estimated at around $2.5million.

South Goulburn Island, Northern Territory: It’s less than six months since Yagbani Aboriginal Corporation received the news it was hoping for—it had won the contract to deliver the community development program (CDP) on South Goulburn Island.

For all those who campaigned and supported the community, it’s been a huge achievement and cause for celebration.

Armidale, New South Wales:  Since 1987 Minimbah Pre-school, Primary School Aboriginal Corporation has been a place for learning for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. Tucked away on the green fertile plains of the Northern Tablelands, the school proudly offers a safe and culturally-sensitive environment for pupils from preschool to year 6.

There are 130 children enrolled at the school and 22 employees on the staff. Attendance is high in no small measure due to the school’s warm and friendly atmosphere.