REDWatch - Redfern Eveleigh Darlington Waterloo Watch Group http://www.redwatch.org.au These are the search results for the query, showing results 41 to 55. Feeling proud of who you are http://www.redwatch.org.au/rwahist/media/081006sshl Shane Phillips smiles genially as he gestures for me to take a chair. As CEO of the Tribal Warrior organisation, delegate to the Prime Minister’s 2020 summit in Canberra, and coach of the Redfern All-Blacks, the community activist and life-long resident of the The Block is notoriously self-effacing reports Sarah Malik in the South Sydney Herald of October 2008. Tribal Warrior is an independently-funded Indigenous youth employment and development program based in Redfern. A grass-roots organisation, run and managed through elders in the community, it trains over 700 crew members for maritime work every year.

Phillips, who grew up on The Block, remembers how difficult it was growing up black with little positive reinforcement at school or in wider society. “But at night I’d hear all the great stories. My parents were grounded, tried, made mistakes, maintained survival. They were honest – it was tough out there, but positive.”

It was that emotional investment which inspired Phillips to become an achiever and contribute positively to help his community.

“All of us have a role to protect and build community. It is not the Koori thing to just care about yourself, because community affects everyone,” says Phillips. “I was lucky to come from a family who talked about the great Aboriginal role models, in politics and sport … If you believe in the good things black people have done, if you think you can do it too, you can be a contributor.”

Phillips believes that building that sense of confidence and self-worth is an essential part of Indigenous empowerment. “A lot of kids are made to feel inferior … we’ve got to promote the value and importance of the Aboriginal people and the importance of feeling proud of who you are,” he says. “It’s easy for kids to be angry. But that anger is our enemy.”

It is this philosophy that is used in Tribal Warrior training programs which focus on developing skills and self-sufficiency. “It might be simple things like learning about work ethic or completing a task. If anyone can gain a sense of worth from it, people start to reinforce their sense of belonging and self worth,” says Phillips.

It is these small things Phillips says that can have a big impact. “I see people come through with heroin and ice addictions, family problems, etc., who come to realise they have always been worth something and become leaders in their communities.”

One of the key successes of the program is the mentoring required from former graduates of the program, which allows young people to see role models who have come through similar experiences and succeeded. “We can all relate [to their issues] and can create pathways and show that we are there for them,” says Phillips.

The best part of the job, he says, is watching people change their lives around with a renewed sense of their own purpose and dignity. “I saw people who would not look people in the eye, who with non-Aboriginal people would feel inferior. I see these same people articulating their own circumstances. These guys have become mentors and role models. That is what just blows me away.”

To book a cruise or charter on the Tribal Warrior, or to make a donation, visit www. tribalwarrior.org or call (02) 9699 3491.

Source: South Sydney Herald October 2008 www.southsydneyherald.com.au

]]> No publisher REDWatch 2008-10-20T22:47:20Z News Item Family gathering and rally on NT Intervention - 18th November, 2007 10am http://www.redwatch.org.au/rwahist/media/071118red On Saturday 24th a new Federal Government will be decided. This meeting and rally, one week out from the election, is our chance to ensure Aboriginal voices are heard loud and clear and the injustices of the Government’s invasion of Aboriginal communities in the NT are known about. Where: Redfern Community Centre
When: 10am, Sunday 18th November, 2007
Rally: along Cleveland Street to Victoria Park
Speakers: Shane Phillips & NT community representatives 

WEAR RED AND BRING YOUR BANNERS, YOUR FLAGS, PLACARDS…AND MOST OF ALL, YOUR MOB!!

On Saturday 24th a new Federal Government will be decided.  This meeting and rally, one week out from the election, is our chance to ensure Aboriginal voices are heard loud and clear and the injustices of the Government’s invasion of Aboriginal communities in the NT are known about.

Of all the criticisms of the 11 year Howard Government, their legacy in Indigenous Affairs will surely be remembered as a low point in the history of this country.

They were elected in 1996 on a wave of racism sparked by the former Liberal candidate Pauline Hanson and have since been unrelenting in their attacks on Indigenous rights and politics.  We can see this in their approval of the Hindmarsh Island Bridge, amendments to native title after Wik, the Reconciliation convention, the mounting of legal action defending past Government’s removal of children, the white-washing of Australia’s history, abolition of ATSIC, axing of the CDEP and now with the measures in the NT to name only a few.

In the NT the Government’s so-called emergency intervention followed the Anderson & Wild report on the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse in the NT.  The Federal Government initiated an ‘emergency response’ and have since passed several laws giving them wide ranging powers over Aboriginal people’s lives, land, resources, stores and enterprises.  These include new powers to manage welfare benefits of all Aboriginal people in the NT, changes to land rights (eg axing of permit system to communities), assumption of 5 year lease over Aboriginal land and greater controls by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (eg Minister can determine who can live in the community) and changes to bail and criminal law.

The Anderson & Wild report noted serious issues and the need for an urgent community led response.  No-where did it recommend taking Aboriginal land, abolishing the CDEP or control of the lives of Aboriginal people as if they're children.  This intervention has been criticised as compromising human rights, democracy, freedom, self-determination and Indigenous rights.  Others have said if these powers can be exercised over Aboriginal communities in the NT it can happen in NSW  as well.

Come along to this family friendly gathering at the Redfern Community centre where we will walk along Cleveland St to Victoria Park and join up with other events are being held in the Park.

Meet 10am, Sunday 18th November, 2007.

]]> No publisher REDWatch 2007-11-08T07:26:11Z News Item Family Day to Reclaim community http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fdr807 Our kids need your support To promote the strength of Deadly Koori People & Families... I, Shane Phillips Call on all Families to support us , to save area’s for our Children in our communities. We need your help and support , and we will support you in return... • Lets us share great Aboriginal History • Let’s listen to Deadly Koori music on the day • Let’s reminisce about the good old days • Let’s get together without Grog/Drugs or division • Free BBQ & non grog drinks Bring your families to this Safe Positive event No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2008-07-23T01:38:40Z Event Family Day at the Block! http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/family-day-at-the-block-1 It’s on again!!! Be part of something positive… Deadly & Safe Environment This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for Aboriginal people. RECLAIM OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD Bbq (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market FREE OR A GOLD COIN DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS CONTINUED EVENT We believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to Aboriginal Culture. We know you do too!

 

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2008-11-21T06:56:44Z Event Family Day at the Block! http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/asd Guaranteed Safe Environment Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD BBQ (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market  

This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for our people.

 

RECLAIM OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family.  Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD

 

BBQ (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market

 

FREE OR A GOLD COIN DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS CONTINUED EVENT

 

We believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to Aboriginal Culture. 

We know you do too!

Change is coming to the block!

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2009-02-04T05:11:34Z Event Family Day at the Block! http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/family-day-at-the-block-2 It’s on again!!! Be part of something positive… Deadly & Safe Environment This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for Aboriginal people. RECLAIM OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD Bbq (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market FREE OR A GOLD COIN DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS CONTINUED EVENT We believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to Aboriginal Culture. We know you do too!

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2008-11-21T06:58:13Z Event Family Day at the Block http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/family-day-at-the-block Its on again!!!! Be part of something positive..... Guaranteed Safe Environment Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud..... will be free if you have no money or a gold coin donation to self support the continued event


·       Bbq(sausage sizzle)

·       Fruit

·       Bottled water

·       Live & deadly,  acts

·       Jumping castle  

·       Face painting  

Please help , We need to stand together as one!!!!!

 

I believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to

aboriginal culture,    I know you do too!


 

Shane Phillips

Chief Executive Officer

Tribal Warrior Association Inc

111 Regent Street, Redfern NSW 2016

Tel: 02 9699 3491

Fax: 02 9699 3441

 

Book your New Year's Eve 2008 Cruise here

 

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2008-10-27T23:09:25Z Event Family Day at the Block http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/bn Reclaim our people & community Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud..... Its on again!!!!
 


Family Day at the Block



 
 
This Saturday the 30th Aug between 12:30pm &4pm
 
This is a call out to people who think unity/greatness/family is the way for our people
 
Reclaim our people & community
 
Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud.....
 
There will be free
 
·       Bbq(sausage sizzle)
·       Fruit
·       Bottled water
·       Live & deadly, acts including 

 

 Michael Donovan
Street Warriors
Lawrence Barlow
Black turtles
Cuzco
Radical son
Connected by blood
And more.......

Please help , We need to stand together as one!!!!!
 
I believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to aboriginal culture, I know you do too!

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2008-08-29T01:43:55Z Event Family and Culture Day- Reonciliation through Social Justice http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd100626 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented drug and alcohol free event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. This month Janawi, UDC Crew, Nellie Dargan, comedian Sonny and magician Anthony. with Allara, YungNooky, Howlin Funk, Black Turtles and Michael Donovan. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event Family and Culture Day 2nd Anniversary http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd1000828 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. For the children there is a jumping castle, face painting and other entertainment. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event Family and Culture Day http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd101127 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. For the children there is a jumping castle, face painting and other entertainment. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event Family and Culture Day http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd100731 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. For the children there is a jumping castle, face painting and other entertainment. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event Family and Culture Day http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd101030 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. For the children there is a jumping castle, face painting and other entertainment. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event Family and Culture Day http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/fcd1000925 Family and Culture Day, a grassroots community oriented event, is at The Block in Redfern. The aim of this event, which takes place on the last Saturday of each month, is to bring families back to The Block and to show off the incredible talent within the Redfern Indigenous community. For the children there is a jumping castle, face painting and other entertainment. Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441

Website: tribalwarrior.org

]]> No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-06-20T03:45:00Z Event FAMILY & CULTURE DAY on The Block - Movie Night Under the Stars http://www.redwatch.org.au/Events/100424fd 'Chicka' Dixon, Short Black Films, Between the Lines, Rabbit Proof Fence, Youth Rememberance. Bring your chairs, blankets, cushions for comfort. Healthy food and popcorn available. This is a drug and alchohol free event. No publisher REDWatch Social Event 2010-04-21T00:58:01Z Event