Rule Book Changes Community Workshop
We invite all Arabana members to our upcoming Community Workshop to discuss and review changes to the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) Rule Book. This workshop follows the Rulebook Review Workshop held on January 23, 2023, where community members, AAC staff, and directors agreed that further review was necessary.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Location: The Standpipe Motor Inn, Port Augusta
- Time: 10am-3pm
- Participate Online via Google Teams Also Available
How to Participate:
We're looking for a diverse and fair representation from all Arabana families, including men, women, elders, and youth. We are aiming for participants to be:
- Even representation from all Apical families
- A balanced representation of men and women
- A fair balance of Elders and youth
Registration Deadline:
- Closing Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
What’s Included:
- Lunch: Provided on the day
- Travel Assistance: Available (details below)
Travel Assistance:
We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend, so we've arranged travel assistance for those who need it. Please review the details below and submit the travel assistance request form with your registration by Friday, September 20, 2024. You can download the form on our website: https://www.arabana.com.au/post/rule-book-changes-community-workshop
How to Register:
Please register for the event via Eventbrite and choose whether you will attend in person at the Port Augusta workshop or if you will be attending online via Google Teams.
If you know other Arabana members who don't have access to the internet or may not be computer literate, please assist them with the registration process.
If you’re having difficulty registering online, email j.shaw@arabana.com.au or call 08 8641 1583 to register your details and request a travel assistance form if required.
Travel assistance forms are also available to collect from the office at Arabana House, 48 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta.
We hope to see a wide range of community members at this important workshop. Your input is crucial to ensuring our rule book reflects the needs and values of all Arabana people.
Terms of Travel Assistance:
Eligibility: Only those living more than 70km from Port Augusta are eligible for travel/accommodation assistance.
Maximum Payment Amounts:
- Traveling more than 70km within SA: Up to $150 for transport assistance.
- Traveling more than 100km within SA: Up to $150 per night (up to 1 night) for accommodation and $150 for transport assistance.
- Traveling from interstate: Up to $150 per night (up to 2 nights) for accommodation and $300 for transport assistance.
Payment Method: Assistance will be provided by a Visa debit gift card, given directly after the workshop.
Requirements: Vehicle registration and fuel receipts or receipts from bus/flight tickets must be presented to receive the travel assistance Visa debit card.
To Request Travel Assistance: Please fill out the travel assistance request form and return it to us by the registration deadline 20th September 2024. You must attend the workshop for the whole day; failure to do so will result in no travel assistance being given. You can download the travel assistance form on our website: https://www.arabana.com.au/post/rule-book-changes-community-workshop
We look forward to seeing you there!
