BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AbSec NSW - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AbSec NSW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://absec.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AbSec NSW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201247 CREATED:20250410T002607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T234707Z UID:10000031-1752055200-1752069600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:absec’s annual \n \n \n \n 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Night \n \n \n \n An evening of celebration\, culture\, and recognition\, honouring the past\, empowering the present\, and shaping the future of Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Award nominations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View more information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm\, 18 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n Murrook Culture Centre\n \n \n \n \n #AbSecAwards2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 18 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n Murrook Culture Centre\n \n \n \n \n #AbSecAwards2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honour the Past\, Empower the Present\, Shape the Future \n \n \n \n “The land is our mother\, the children our future.” \n \n \n \n Join us for AbSec’s annual Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Tuesday\, 18 November 2025\, at the stunning Murrook Culture Centre on Worimi Country. An evening of celebration\, culture\, and recognition\, honouring the past\, empowering the present\, and shaping the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children\, families\, and communities.  As we gather for this the 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Night\, we Honour the Past by remembering the resilience of our ancestors and families who held kinship strong\, even in the face of adversity\, Empower the Present by celebrating those working tirelessly to keep our children safe\, connected and strong in culture and Shape the Future by investing in the next generation of Aboriginal leaders\, carers\, and families.  In our culture\, children are sacred\, they carry the hopes of today and the promise of tomorrow. To protect them is to protect our future\, our kinship\, and our culture.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With thanks to our gala sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gala Dinner agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and welcome drinks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guests arrive at the stunning Murrook Culture Centre to be welcomed with drinks and the chance to connect before the evening begins. A Smoking Ceremony at the entrance will set the tone for the night — grounding us in culture and respect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to Country \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A representative from the local Land Council will officially welcome guests onto Worimi Country\, honouring the land and community on which we gather. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our MC\, the incredible Luke Carroll\, will guide us through the evening with warmth and energy. The night will be officially opened by AbSec CEO\, John Leha\, who will reflect on the theme Honour the Past\, Empower the Present\, Shape the Future. We’ll also take a moment to acknowledge and thank our major sponsors who make this event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entrees and performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The night’s first cultural performance will feature the Gabinya Miyay – Muloobinba Youth Dance Group\, bringing vibrant storytelling to the stage through movement and song. Guests will enjoy a delicious entrée while experiencing the energy of our next generation of performers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:20pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Liddle\, CEO SNAICC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are honoured to welcome Catherine Liddle\, a prominent voice from within our community to deliver the keynote. Drawing on lived experience and leadership\, this address will inspire and challenge us as we reflect on our theme of past\, present\, and future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:40pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards presentations\, part one \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The spotlight turns to the first five awards of the evening. Each award will celebrate the achievements of individuals\, carers\, young people\, and organisations making extraordinary contributions to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Main course and performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a main course is served\, guests will be treated to a special performance from Midnight Studio. Music\, movement\, and storytelling will blend seamlessly into the night’s celebrations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:05pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards presentations\, part two \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We continue the celebrations with the final five awards\, recognising leadership\, resilience\, and innovation across the sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00pm till late \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dessert and DJ perfomance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The formalities give way to celebration! DJ Paul James Gordon will keep the dance floor alive as we close the night with music and connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently asked questions URL:https://absec.org.au/event/absec-naidoc-family-fun-day-2025/ LOCATION:PCYC Marrickville\, 531 Illawarra Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-NAIDOC-FFD-Event-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250506T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250506T113000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201247 CREATED:20250121T013536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T030828Z UID:10000003-1746527400-1746531000@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec online Carer training session | Leaving Care DESCRIPTION:absec’s annual \n \n \n \n 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Night \n \n \n \n An evening of celebration\, culture\, and recognition\, honouring the past\, empowering the present\, and shaping the future of Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Award nominations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View more information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm\, 18 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n Murrook Culture Centre\n \n \n \n \n #AbSecAwards2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 18 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n Murrook Culture Centre\n \n \n \n \n #AbSecAwards2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Honour the Past\, Empower the Present\, Shape the Future \n \n \n \n “The land is our mother\, the children our future.” \n \n \n \n Join us for AbSec’s annual Gala Dinner and Awards Night on Tuesday\, 18 November 2025\, at the stunning Murrook Culture Centre on Worimi Country. An evening of celebration\, culture\, and recognition\, honouring the past\, empowering the present\, and shaping the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children\, families\, and communities.  As we gather for this the 2025 Gala Dinner & Awards Night\, we Honour the Past by remembering the resilience of our ancestors and families who held kinship strong\, even in the face of adversity\, Empower the Present by celebrating those working tirelessly to keep our children safe\, connected and strong in culture and Shape the Future by investing in the next generation of Aboriginal leaders\, carers\, and families.  In our culture\, children are sacred\, they carry the hopes of today and the promise of tomorrow. To protect them is to protect our future\, our kinship\, and our culture.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With thanks to our gala sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gala Dinner agenda \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and welcome drinks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guests arrive at the stunning Murrook Culture Centre to be welcomed with drinks and the chance to connect before the evening begins. A Smoking Ceremony at the entrance will set the tone for the night — grounding us in culture and respect.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to Country \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A representative from the local Land Council will officially welcome guests onto Worimi Country\, honouring the land and community on which we gather. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening address \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our MC\, the incredible Luke Carroll\, will guide us through the evening with warmth and energy. The night will be officially opened by AbSec CEO\, John Leha\, who will reflect on the theme Honour the Past\, Empower the Present\, Shape the Future. We’ll also take a moment to acknowledge and thank our major sponsors who make this event possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entrees and performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The night’s first cultural performance will feature the Gabinya Miyay – Muloobinba Youth Dance Group\, bringing vibrant storytelling to the stage through movement and song. Guests will enjoy a delicious entrée while experiencing the energy of our next generation of performers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:20pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Liddle\, CEO SNAICC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are honoured to welcome Catherine Liddle\, a prominent voice from within our community to deliver the keynote. Drawing on lived experience and leadership\, this address will inspire and challenge us as we reflect on our theme of past\, present\, and future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:40pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards presentations\, part one \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The spotlight turns to the first five awards of the evening. Each award will celebrate the achievements of individuals\, carers\, young people\, and organisations making extraordinary contributions to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Main course and performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a main course is served\, guests will be treated to a special performance from Midnight Studio. Music\, movement\, and storytelling will blend seamlessly into the night’s celebrations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:05pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Awards presentations\, part two \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We continue the celebrations with the final five awards\, recognising leadership\, resilience\, and innovation across the sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00pm till late \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dessert and DJ perfomance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The formalities give way to celebration! DJ Paul James Gordon will keep the dance floor alive as we close the night with music and connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently asked questions URL:https://absec.org.au/event/absec-online-carer-training-session-leaving-care/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Online-Carer-training-sessions_Eventbrite-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR