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Governance

In July 2013, the NCIE Board accepted a number of recommendations from Deloitte as part of their review of governance arrangements at NCIE. Under the guidance of the NCIE Board, key governance initiatives have been implemented including the establishment of new committees. These initiatives were to strengthen the governance structure and framework within NCIE. The NCIE will continue to work to implement all recommendations from the Deloitte Report.

Activities

In 2013–14, the NCIE led the delivery of programmes to over 250 young Indigenous people. The centre collaborated with more than 20 pathway partners on the delivery of programmes to more than 1,000 Indigenous people and has hosted programmes for more than 50 organisation. These programmes include employment and development programmes, Lifestyle Innovations For Everyone (LIFE) programmes, literacy programmes, Indigenous Digital Excellence programmes, and collaborative programmes such as the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy’s Careers and Aspirations Camps, the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy’s national conferences and the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience’s learning centres.

The LIFE health and wellbeing programmes, promoting healthy lifestyles such as Talking About Tobacco Use and the Indigenous Mountain Bike Project have had a large national impact. The Indigenous Digital Excellence hub is thriving and this ongoing national programme will significantly increase opportunities for participation nationally.

Groups that participated in NCIE programmes during the year included representatives from Darwin, Alice Springs, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, international health representatives through the National World Tobacco Forum in New Zealand, many local Sydney regions, the Tiwi Island Senior Girls, Koori Indigenous Youth Leadership camp and the Aurora Project Aspiration Initiative brought in young people from around the country. More than 1700 students from around the nation stayed at NCIE facilities during the year to pursue opportunities through institutions such as the University of Sydney, Tranby Aboriginal College, First Nations Foundation, Jawun Empowerment initiative and many more.

Employment

In 2013–14, the NCIE employed 173 staff of which 56% were Indigenous people. Of the 65 full-time staff members, 28 (43%) are Indigenous.

Training

The Koori Job Ready Programme (KJR) transferred to NCIE on 1 October 2013. KJR runs Indigenous training programmes in hospitality and construction from a purpose-built training facility at Australian Technology Park in Redfern. KJR supports course graduates in job placement and provides mentoring support during job placements. Through the Koori Job Ready programme, the NCIE were also able to deliver training to over 100 Indigenous people in Hospitality and Construction.

At the NCIE, a number of staff participated in a range of training opportunities including a Certificate IV in Fitness and a Diploma in Operations and Facilities Management, in which two staff members received qualifications. An additional 32 staff were enrolled in a Life Guard Update/full course, 11 completed a barrista course and all fitness staff completed courses in Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace, WHS Harmonisation, Manual Handling, Duty of Care for Employees, Risk Management and Hazard Management. Twenty-five fitness staff were also able to upskill regarding personal training and class instruction, with the team completing training in KiMax Instructor Training, File X Workshop, Foam Roller Course, Kettlebell Course, Swimming and Water Safety and Resuscitation.