5.+Organisations+&+Programs

The Academy of Sport, Health and Education (ASHE): The ASHE program uses participation in sport to help educate and train individuals in a culturally appropriate setting for predominately Indigenous students (but is also inclusive of all people). Situated in one of the main streets of Shepparton, ASHE is a joint initiative of //The University of Melbourne// and the //Rumbalara Football Netball Club,// which promotes participation and aims to interconnect Indigenous individuals with the wider community. As stated on the ASHE website, the organisation has 3 main factors central to the academy: ([|www.ashe.com.au]) ASHE runs numerous programs/courses for individuals to become involved and qualified in, these include: //>// A short video clip summing up what the ASHE organisation is all about can be found here []
 * 1) 'ASHE serves the needs of all people in the community, not only those with talent in sport.
 * 2) The curriculum is cross-sectoral, focusing on individual needs, the identification of personal goals and direct links to employment and other education opportunities.
 * 3) The partnership between RFNC and the University of Melbourne is a robust and powerful one. RFNC is at the hub of community leadership, with a proven record of delivering community programs. The University of Melbourne brings its academic expertise, organisational capacity and long-term commitment to engagement with the region through its Goulburn Valley Initiative. This partnership, in collaboration with Goulburn Oven's TAFE and its culturally-friendly and flexible programs, forms the foundation of ASHE'.
 * Certificate II in Sport (Career Orientated Participation)
 * Certificate III in Sport (Career Orientated Participation)
 * Certificate III in Community Recreation
 * Certificate IV in Community Recreation
 * Sports Development Programs - //Football, Netball, Boot Camp// and //Shooting//
 * Qualification Short Courses - //Level 2 First Aid, Pool Lifeguard Certificate, Responsible Service of Alcohol// and //Workplace Hygiene for Food Handlers//
 * Partner Programs - //My Moola (Opening Financial Pathways), Munarra Youth Futures// and //Munarra Leadership Program//
 * Employment Programs - //ASHE-Aquamoves Work Placement Program// and //ASHE-DSE Work Placement Program//

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-op: Rumbalara's history is long and vast, with the contemporary history of Rumbalara beginning on the river flats between Shepparton and Mooroopna where large numbers of Aboriginal people wanted to live by the riverbanks in the early 1940's. From here, the Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-op was established as a place Aboriginal people 'could meet for cultural and social activities as well as provide education, information and support in areas of special need such as health, housing, welfare and culture'. ([|www.rumbalara.org.au]). **Health Services:** Medical Clinic, Diabetes Program, Women's Health, Regional Hearing Program, Mental Health Program, Drug and Alcohol Program and Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth. **Family Services:** Koori Juvenile Justice Program, Youth Cultural Program, Aboriginal Women's Mentoring Program and Family Preservation.
 * Other Services that are provided include //Housing Services, Finance and Admin, Justice Program// and //Aged Care and Disability.//

Koori Employment Enterprises (KEE): KEE was established in Shepparton in 1993 to deliver Commonwealth funded Indigenous programs, with the main focus on high quality Employment, Education, Training, Business Hub and Enterprise development services.