Partnership Extension – Agnico Eagle Australia

Agnico Eagle Australia extends its support of Red Dust Role Models for a further two years

Strong communities are built through long-term partnerships. Agnico Eagle Australia is proud to announce a further two years of support for Red Dust Role Models, reinforcing its commitment to First Nations employment, leadership and community wellbeing in remote Northern Territory communities.

Since 2021, Agnico Eagle Australia has partnered with Red Dust through its Community Partnership Program, supporting the Healthy Living Program, Strong Young Women’s Program, Strong Men & Boys Program and Indigenous Workforce Programs. Together, the partnership supports cultural leadership, creates meaningful on-Country employment opportunities and community-led wellbeing initiatives.

As we continue to build and grow our dedicated Northern Territory Indigenous Workforce we’re realising our future. We’re providing employment, leadership development and mentoring opportunities for local community members represented across 15 different remote communities speaking more than 18 First Nations languages.

Guided by Red Dust’s 30-year legacy of working in deep cultural partnership with remote Aboriginal communities, the extended partnership will invest in sustainable employment pathways, stronger cultural leadership, and healthier, more connected communities. Walking side by side, Agnico Eagle and Red Dust are creating lasting impact for future generations.

"What we value most about our partnership with Red Dust Role Models is the trust we've built together and our shared commitment to creating positive change in communities. Over the past four years, we've seen firsthand the impact of Red Dust's community-led approach in strengthening wellbeing, cultural connection and opportunities for Aboriginal people living in remote communities.

We're proud to continue this partnership and support the important work Red Dust does alongside communities. Together, we're helping create stronger, healthier and more connected communities across the Northern Territory"

 - Felicia Banks, Director Environment and Sustainability Australia, Agnico Eagle Australia

Alan Palmer, SYM&B Program Manager 

“Agnico Eagle Community Partnership Program is supporting the continual growth of our strength-based workforce development program in building our remote-based workforce. For young fellas like Chris, one of our Program Coordinators based in Central Australia who recently worked with the Laramba community to design and lead a program where Elders and young men came together on country for a yarning circle and traditional tool making.

The Elders educated and mentored the young men with skills, culture and leadership qualities in a safe space to speak openly about health, wellbeing, families, cultural responsibilities and the negative effects that alcohol has in their community. The Elders have asked for more on-country programs, more opportunity to share with the wider community, and encouragement for local fellas to step up into leadership roles, culturally and in the employment and education space, and this partnership is helping us create those opportunities.”

- Alan Palmer, Strong Young Men and Boys Program Manager, Red Dust Role Models 

About Red Dust
Red Dust’s mission is working together to enrich lives, improve health and strengthen the future of Indigenous youth and families. It delivers health, wellbeing and reconciliation programs co-designed in partnership with remote communities. More information is available at www.reddust.org.au.

About the Agnico Eagle Community Partnership Program
The Community Partnership Program supports organisations contributing to sustainable, diverse and thriving communities, with a focus on social, sustainability, community, education and economic development outcomes. It aims to build meaningful relationships with supported organisations by staying in regular contact, sharing the highs and lows and celebrating the wins together.

*Photos supplied and copyright property of Justin McManus, Photojournalist & writer for The Age*

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