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At the Rare Earth Foundation we have integrated a new way of thinking to organisational sustainability. Using a corporate model for sustainability, we have moved away from the traditional charitable model that relies heavily on government funding, to social enterprise. And in late 2011, Rare Earth Oils was created.
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200 years ago.. 250 Aboriginal languages were spoken in Australia Today only 145 are spoken. Of these, 110 are now considered endangered. Language, land and culture are as one. Languages are store-houses of cultural knowledge and tradition. They are part of our heritage and important for all Australians. When a culture dies,... -
Our elders asked us to find new ways to communicate their vision to the global community. Coinciding with the solar eclipse on November 14th 2012, the Rare Earth Foundation, Gunggandji PBC, Gunggandji elders and traditional owners of Yarrabah facilitated a Global Elders Gathering for elders, cultural leaders and future youth... -
Rare Earth Foundation has been working in remote Aboriginal communities for over 12 years. We make sure the first thing we do is listen. We tailor our customisable framework to suit a communities needs, strengths, assests and... -
Rare Earth’s Cultural Media Program engages young people to create community films and cultural media projects. Rare Earth have a Media Bus with video and sound recording gear that provides a mobile classroom to train youth and family groups to use computers and video cameras and run media workshops. Program Objectives:...
Youth Media Culture
Recent Work
Honouring the past to co create the future
<p>Cultural Technologies.</p> <p>Multi Media and an understanding of culture have been used to stimulate Youth engagement and deliver positive community Outcomes. By respecting cultural values and integrating basic video and radio production in to the local school curriculum we where able to raise school attendance by 20% .</p>
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Empowering young people to preserve and promote Indigenous culture through media, technology and the arts.
Youth Engagement - Our youth programs are focused around empowering youth to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Cultural Transmission - Elders believe if we are to create healthy communities, we need to connect our young people back to their culture and be proud of who they are.
Responsible use of Media - Using media to engage young people and help keep their culture strong.
Over the last 10 years through our work we have noticed a direct link between the cultural health of a community, and the social and emotional health of the young people.
A sense of belonging and a connection to place is very important for young people. Our programs use media to connect youth and elders promoting cultural transmission, positive role models and strengthening self worth. Visit our Services page for more information.
Social Enterprise
At the Rare Earth Foundation we have integrated a new way of thinking to organisational sustainability. Using a corporate model for sustainability, we have moved away from the traditional charitable model that relies heavily on government funding, to social enterprise. And in late 2011, Rare Earth Oils was created.
Rare Earth Oils works with Aboriginal elders, youth and family groups to hand-harvest essential oils from the wild to create a range of natural, Australian, ethically produced products.
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