Two opportunities for First Nations young people are now open for applications.
Our Truth, Our Way IndigenousX Internship (ages 18-35)
The Our Truth, Our Way project is all about platforming the voices and truthtelling of First Nations young people to transform the future. The internship will span 12 months and provide a paid opportunity for young First Nations creatives to take the lead in innovative, creative and collaborative storytelling, to develop their work and critical thinking skills, build networks and collaborate with First Nations industry professionals.
Up to eight young First Nations creatives from across the country will have the opportunity to share their work across IndigenousX platforms and beyond
The program is run in partnership between Aboriginal independent media organisation IndigenousX and The Foundation for Young Australian’s (FYA) First Nations team, as part of FYA’s First Nations strategy.
For more information contact the Our Truth, Our Way creative development managers, Rachael Hocking rachael@indigenousx.com.au and Aiesha Saunders aiesha@indigenousx.com.au.
Applications close 16 May 2022
Internship begins July 2022
Collective Imagining (ages 16-25)
Over the next 24 months, the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) will be backing 50 young dreamers to launch a new multi-issue youth movement. Their plan is to train and organise this group of 50 young people to engage 1,000 young people in creative processes of collectively imagining a different future. FYA will then back these young people with grants and coaching to run campaigns that bring the vision to life.
The program has a focus on First Nations creatives, knowledge and values. Trainers include deadly Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji poet and writer Laniyuk, Gomeroi journalist Madeline Hayman-Reber and Gamilaraay, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr hip hop artist Johnathan Binge.
Folks with diverse lived experiences of systemic injustice are invited to apply: First Nations young people, migrants of colour and refugees, disabled, LGBTQIA+, young parents, young people who have been impacted by the justice system and working class young people.
You can read more about the program and young people can apply to join here. See this information pack that includes promotional material if you are willing and able to share this opportunity with young mob you are connected with.
For more information contact Laura O’Connell Rapira, Executive Director of Movement Building, on 0424 832 368, laura.oc.rapira@fya.org.au or book a chat with them here.
Applications close Sunday 8 May 2022
In person gatherings held on 27-29 May and 19-21 August 2022
