26/10/2025
Building on the success of our previous Gala events, the 2025 Academy Gala promises another unforgettable evening!
Join us for awards announcements, comedy and MC by Steph Tisdelll, keynote address from Hon Andrew Giles MP, a popup cocktail bar, and much more.
We will also celebrate the success of another standout initiative: the Earn While You Learn program, delivered in partnership with The Nature Conservancy Australia and the RAW Group. This six-week, on-country, paid employment and training program provided Aboriginal participants with practical skills, income, and direct pathways into land management, civil works, and maintenance.
Over six weeks, seven participants gained hands-on experience across sites including Light Beach, Thompson Beach, Port Prime, and Freeling, learning skills such as:
- Fencing and land restoration
- Seed collection and planting
- Plant care including watering and mulching
By combining training with paid employment, the program built confidence, strengthened cultural connection to country, and created a stepping stone towards sustainable careers.
This initiative reflects the Academy’s ongoing commitment to meaningful employment pathways for Aboriginal jobseekers, honouring connection to country while building opportunities in the building, civil, and construction industries.
There is much to celebrate on the night, and we look forward to sharing this unique experience with you.
📅 Date: Friday, 21st November | 6:30pm
📍 Location: National Wine Centre of Australia
🎟️ Tickets: [email protected] or Janet Doolan on (08) 8312 5700
⭐ Sponsorship Enquiries: Janet Doolan - (08) 8312 5700 | [email protected]