Cadia Celebrates NAIDOC Week mining industry. Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operations has held a on that. Cadia's Indigenous Buddy program has been hugely celebration to recognise the contribution Aboriginal and Torres successful as well as our partnership with the Clontarf Foundation." Strait Islander people make to the local community and the As part of celebrations at Cadia, a morning tea was held to launch an artwork by Aboriginal artist, Sandon Gibbs-O'Neill, which will feature on the new Cadia website, due to be launched in the next month. The artwork, titled Community on Wiradjuri, draws inspiration from the three rivers on Wiradjuri country - the Wambool (Macquarie), the Kalari (Lachlan) and the Murrumbidgee. NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally, not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. This year's theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! for systemic change and to rally around our Indigenous communities. Cadia's General Manager, Aaron Brannigan, said NAIDOC Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. "Cadia is proud to support Indigenous partners, initiatives and programs that continue to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people," Mr. Brannigan said. "Cadia has a long-standing and cooperative relationship with the local Indigenous community and each year we continue to build Along with the unveiling of Sandon's artwork, a polo t-shirt for Cadia employees to show their support was highlighted. The shirt was designed by local Wiradjuri artist, Luke Penrith and will become a permanent fixture in the Newcrest clothing options for new and existing employees. Cadia was also the major sponsor of this year's NAIDOC Community Awards. Other current Indigenous initiatives at Cadia: Indigenous Buddy Program. Cadia's Indigenous as part of its annual apprenticeship program. Buddy Program connects Indigenous buddies with young indigenous people at site, or indigenous people who are new to mining. Indigenous Bowen Brekkie Club. Cadia currently provides buddies provide coaching and support on a range annual funding towards the Bowen Brekkie of professional, social and cultural matters. Club and has supported this project since it Focus areas may include providing advice on commenced in 2006. The Brekkie Club provides adapting to work at a large and complex mine breakfast to students once a week to support site, speaking up and communicating with children that may be marginalised through Supervisors, or navigating cultural concerns. difficult socio-economic circumstances. Bowen Cadia's Indigenous Buddies can also play a valuable role in working with Cadia's Senior Leadership Team to provide education and guidance on cultural sensitivities. The program helps create a more inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In 2021, Cadia welcomed two Indigenous apprentices to the program. Public School has 55% Indigenous students (My Schools website, 2021). (L-R) Cadia Indigenous Buddy, Lawrence Fogg. Sandon Gibbs-O'Neill, Cadia's General Manager, Aaron Brannigan and Orange Aboriginal Medical Service CEO, Jamie Newman. Clontarf Foundation. In 2019, Cadia announced a partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to support the Canobolas Rural Technology High Indigenous Tertiary Scholarships and School Academy. The $50,000 per annum Apprenticeship considerations. Cadia partnership not only provides necessary financial support for the program, but it also currently offers one tertiary scholarship per year has provided ongoing support towards the development and growth of the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS). The vision of OAMS is to to support local Indigenous students in their provides access to Cadia and its employment lead in the delivery of culturally sensitive, holistic, university studies. The scholarship is restricted opportunities for around 150 of Clontarf's aspiring and professional health care for Aboriginal people to Indigenous students living in Orange, Blayney students. This has included educational tours, and the wider community. Most Aboriginal or Cabonne Local Government Areas and provides job-ready advice, access to work experience and people in Orange currently utilise the service, $9,000 per year. The scholarship was first apprenticeships, as well as the commencement which is helping to "Close the Gap' in Indigenous awarded in 2015 and Cadia currently supports of a mentoring program with the workforce. health. Since 2009, Cadia has donated more two Indigenous students through this ogram. Orange Aboriginal Medical Service. Through than $200,000 towards the development and Cadia also encourages Indigenous candidates its Community Partnership Program, Cadia expansion of the service. NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA 90+6069 Cadia Celebrates NAIDOC Week mining industry . Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley Operations has held a on that . Cadia's Indigenous Buddy program has been hugely celebration to recognise the contribution Aboriginal and Torres successful as well as our partnership with the Clontarf Foundation . " Strait Islander people make to the local community and the As part of celebrations at Cadia , a morning tea was held to launch an artwork by Aboriginal artist , Sandon Gibbs - O'Neill , which will feature on the new Cadia website , due to be launched in the next month . The artwork , titled Community on Wiradjuri , draws inspiration from the three rivers on Wiradjuri country - the Wambool ( Macquarie ) , the Kalari ( Lachlan ) and the Murrumbidgee . NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally , not only in Indigenous communities , but by Australians from all walks of life . This year's theme is Get Up ! Stand Up ! Show Up ! for systemic change and to rally around our Indigenous communities . Cadia's General Manager , Aaron Brannigan , said NAIDOC Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate the history , culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples . " Cadia is proud to support Indigenous partners , initiatives and programs that continue to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , " Mr. Brannigan said . " Cadia has a long - standing and cooperative relationship with the local Indigenous community and each year we continue to build Along with the unveiling of Sandon's artwork , a polo t - shirt for Cadia employees to show their support was highlighted . The shirt was designed by local Wiradjuri artist , Luke Penrith and will become a permanent fixture in the Newcrest clothing options for new and existing employees . Cadia was also the major sponsor of this year's NAIDOC Community Awards . Other current Indigenous initiatives at Cadia : Indigenous Buddy Program . Cadia's Indigenous as part of its annual apprenticeship program . Buddy Program connects Indigenous buddies with young indigenous people at site , or indigenous people who are new to mining . Indigenous Bowen Brekkie Club . Cadia currently provides buddies provide coaching and support on a range annual funding towards the Bowen Brekkie of professional , social and cultural matters . Club and has supported this project since it Focus areas may include providing advice on commenced in 2006. The Brekkie Club provides adapting to work at a large and complex mine breakfast to students once a week to support site , speaking up and communicating with children that may be marginalised through Supervisors , or navigating cultural concerns . difficult socio - economic circumstances . Bowen Cadia's Indigenous Buddies can also play a valuable role in working with Cadia's Senior Leadership Team to provide education and guidance on cultural sensitivities . The program helps create a more inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people . In 2021 , Cadia welcomed two Indigenous apprentices to the program . Public School has 55 % Indigenous students ( My Schools website , 2021 ) . ( L - R ) Cadia Indigenous Buddy , Lawrence Fogg . Sandon Gibbs - O'Neill , Cadia's General Manager , Aaron Brannigan and Orange Aboriginal Medical Service CEO , Jamie Newman . Clontarf Foundation . In 2019 , Cadia announced a partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to support the Canobolas Rural Technology High Indigenous Tertiary Scholarships and School Academy . The $ 50,000 per annum Apprenticeship considerations . Cadia partnership not only provides necessary financial support for the program , but it also currently offers one tertiary scholarship per year has provided ongoing support towards the development and growth of the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service ( OAMS ) . The vision of OAMS is to to support local Indigenous students in their provides access to Cadia and its employment lead in the delivery of culturally sensitive , holistic , university studies . The scholarship is restricted opportunities for around 150 of Clontarf's aspiring and professional health care for Aboriginal people to Indigenous students living in Orange , Blayney students . This has included educational tours , and the wider community . Most Aboriginal or Cabonne Local Government Areas and provides job - ready advice , access to work experience and people in Orange currently utilise the service , $ 9,000 per year . The scholarship was first apprenticeships , as well as the commencement which is helping to " Close the Gap ' in Indigenous awarded in 2015 and Cadia currently supports of a mentoring program with the workforce . health . Since 2009 , Cadia has donated more two Indigenous students through this ogram . Orange Aboriginal Medical Service . Through than $ 200,000 towards the development and Cadia also encourages Indigenous candidates its Community Partnership Program , Cadia expansion of the service . NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA 90 + 6069