Killara Community Outreach & Development
Killara can make a big impact in our communities when we are present. We recognise the importance of meeting spaces as somewhere to connect and safely access supports. Through spaces like council cultural centres and libraries we can connect individuals to resources and services in a culturally-safe environment.
James Williams, a proud Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri, Gunditjmara and Gunai Kurnai man, is the conduit and driver of this program as Community Development Officer at Killara Foundation.
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The role sees James supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing referrals to pre-employment support, traineeship, and employment opportunities, housing assistance, connections to Aboriginal Community in Naarm, and links to appropriate social and welfare supports.​​​
"James connected with a First Nations artist as part of his weekly community engagement work at Port Melbourne library. Upon finding out about their work, James was able to introduce them to Karra Rees and the Public Arts team at the City of Yarra. The artist went on to hold an exhibition of their works at Fitzroy Library."
"An individual got in touch with James after he visited the Galiamble Men’s Recovery Centre and was able to receive help regarding careers and future employment opportunities. James assisted the person with securing employment in the construction industry and preparing for the job by aiding the purchase of work clothes from RSEA Safety."
"Through James’ weekly Photo ID and Birth Certificates service at Blak Pearl Studio, he connected with a regular member who was experiencing mental health issues and the risk of homelessness. After a Culturally safe yarn, James was able to connect the person with one of Killara’s partnering counsellors with experience in transcultural mental health support. They were able to get back on their feet, and secure stable housing whilst continuing to improve their wellbeing."
Support the Killara Community Outreach & Development Program
Visit our dedicated page via the Australian Communities Foundation funding platform to learn more about our outreach work and how you can contribute today!
Address
Level 1, 90 Collins Street, Naarm (Melbourne), VIC 3000
Phone
(03) 9103 1464
