Now accepting nominations for 2020 REAL Programs, apply on the links below!
REAL Impact – March 29th – April 2nd
REAL Empowered – July 5th – 10th
REAL Determined – September 20th – 24th
The Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership (REAL) program works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth across a number of years to help develop their cultural connections, leadership skills, physical and mental well-being, and career aspirations.
There are four phases of the REAL Program, which include REAL Connect, REAL Determined, REAL Empowered, and REAL Impact.
REAL Connect
REAL Connect is an introductory workshop into The Korin Gamadji Institute focusing on connection to culture and engagement in a fun and active environment. The REAL Connect program can be tailored to school or community groups depending on the size of the group, age and needs. The sessions are delivered by KGI staff, Indigenous facilitators, and KGI program alumni of young Indigenous people. Topics and activities that can be covered include:
- Games
- RFC and KGI values
- KGI opportunities and programs
- Confidence and Resilience
- Health and well-being
- Storytelling
REAL Determined – September 20th – 24th
REAL Determined is a five-day and four-night intensive program delivered during the September school holidays. Majority of the program will be delivered at Gundiwindi Lodge in Silvan. The program will focus on KGI’s pillars; Culture & Connection, Growth & Wellbeing, Empower & Impact. The program is aimed at Indigenous youth aged 14-16, who have shown interest in their schooling and community and are nominated by their schools based on their engagement and attendance.
Throughout the program participants gain a better understanding of the role they can play in their community, increase self-confidence and cultural pride, and a build connection to other Indigenous youth. Participants are mentored by KGI crew comprising of REAL Impact participants and staff who are passionate about inspiring young Indigenous people.
If you would like to nominate a student for the REAL Determined Program please go to: REAL Determined
REAL Empowered – July 5th – 10th
REAL Empowered is offered to REAL Determined alumni aged 16-18 years old. This program focuses on Culture & Connection and Growth & Wellbeing whilst strengthening their employment skills and education and career aspirations. Participants gain valuable career knowledge from our program partners in the employment and education sectors.
This program also aligns with Victorian NAIDOC week so that participants are able to attend events and celebrate throughout the week.
If you would like to nominate a student for the REAL Empowered Program click here
REAL Impact – March 29th – April 2nd
The REAL Impact program is designed for REAL Program alumni and youth over 18 years of age to develop their personal and professional skills to engage and support Indigenous youth.
The program will consist of a weekend intensive which will be held at Camp Wyuna in Queenscliff. Following this weekend KGI will host a number of training days throughout that focus on the areas:
- Physical & mental health
- Well-being
- Facilitation skills
- Working with children safety and policies
- Cultural connection
Dates of training days will be communicated via social media and email.
The REAL Impact program aims to support the development of young Indigenous people into confident and proud community leaders and further assist them in their employment and educational pathways post-secondary school.
Whilst the training days will be open to everyone throughout the year, there will be a limited number of positions for the intensive weekend program. To be eligible for this program please submit an application on the link below, and if you are shortlisted you will be contacted for an interview.
