WAMS & Local Events
Acclaimed chef “Mark Olive” will be at the WAMS 25th anniversary celebrations.
Mark Olive, aka ‘The Black Olive’, has been a chef for over 25 years and has become a well know Australian celebrity with his charismatic style and creative approach to food, starring in his own television series‘The Outback Cafe’ and a host of cooking, lifestyle and travel shows nationally and globally. Mark’s passion for fusing native food and culture with contemporary lifestyle cooking has led to a huge international profile, and the creation of Black Olive Catering, an indigenous catering company and function space in North Melbourne, Victoria.
As a Bundjalung man, Mark’s family originated from the Northern Rivers region in NSW. Born in Wollongong he became interested in cooking as a child, watching his mother and aunts prepare meals. He trained under a European chef and has worked in a number of kitchens ranging from theatres, universities, health services, film sets and in a lá carterestaurants around the globe, before establishing his own business in 2008.
Along with his daily business operations, Mark now cooks regularly for clients such as Tourism Australia (TA) at large corporate, public and cultural events around the country and the world, bringing his signature infusions of contemporary outback flavours to every occasion. Mark’s business was chosen to feature in the Victorian itinerary when Oprah travelled to Australia with her Ultimate Audience in 2010. Her guests were treated to a cultural experience of indigenous food, art and storytelling during Mark’s infamous cooking demonstration.
Due to his success, Mark has been selected to be a member of TA’s ‘Friends of Australia’ program, which was “created to harness the power of bright and influential individuals who are making a name for themselves on the world stage, and who have a genuine affinity with Australia”.
Enquiries for Mark Olive
For all enquiries including guest appearance bookings, Chef’s Tables, media interviews, general event requests or for anything relating to the Black Olive website, please contact Amber Doyle at info@blackolive.net.au or by phone on +61 3 9329 3337.
Stiff Gins are coming to the 25th Anniversary Celebations
Stiff Gins – Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs have much to celebrate. Eleven years ago, their moniker was a reclamation of an offensive reference to Aboriginal women, a banner to guide their music in the direction of strength and pride. Three albums and countless breathtaking shows later, the name has become synonymous with musical excellence.
They have travelled the world, received prestigious awards, and created a loyal fan base with their heartsongs and emotive performances. They’ve performed for troops in the Middle East and remote communities in Australia, and developed a musical friendship that has transformed them both. Now, with their new album Wind & Water, they have perfected a sound that honours the raw power of their voices and their history while leading them firmly into the future of Australian music.
EXHIBITION AT DHARIWAA ELDERS GROUP
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Sean Choolburra is coming to Walgett…
Sean Choolburra is coming to Walgett to participate in the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service’s (WAMS) Co-operative Limited twenty five year celebrations being held during the week of 11 to 15 April 2011.
Sean has performed on the Footy Show, Thank God you’re Here, at the Dreaming Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and much, much more. His deadly funny, captivating comedy and cultural performance will leave you laughing and wishing for more!
Freedom Ride 2011
Re-tracing the original 2,300km journey made in 1965 through northwest and coastal
NSW, the Freedom Ride 2011 will celebrate the significant impact this early expedition
had on the identity of Aboriginal Australia and it’s role as a forerunner for considerable
changes to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal people.
11th to 15th April 2011 – Celebrate 25 Years of WAMS
CLAIM THE DATE – DON’T BE LATE
FUN AND GAMES AT THE GATE
www.walgettams.com.au/25years/
A Message from the CEO
“Celebrating gives an individual a time to reflect, to appreciate, and to be grateful for the successes and to also recall and be humble for rising to the challenges of the professional and personal barriers that have been placed along the road as we gather to savour this auspicious occasion
WAMS are celebrating for two main reasons;
One – is to thank our clients and our community who are the foundation of our operations and our partners from a local to a national level who support us each day to ensure we provide a quality health care service
The second reason – is to recognise the efforts of the staff and the Directors who have all worked together since 1986 as WAMS now celebrate this sliver anniversary
For Aboriginal people – such a milestone of existence is a major accomplishment in surviving both the State and Commonwealth governments political changes around the livelihood for Aboriginal affairs and Aboriginal Health”
Christine Corby, OAM
Chief Executive Officer
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Limited
Walgett Rugby League Knockout 2010
Walgett Rugby League Knockout 2010
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening Van Coming To Walgett
NAIDOC WEEK – Formal Black Tie Ball
WHEN: Saturday, 3rd July 2010
WHERE: Walgett RSL Club
TIME: 6:00pm Doors Open with 6:30pm Start
Finish: 12:30pm
COST: $20 each or $30 per couple
Upcoming Men’s “Pitt Stop” Health Checks
Men’s ‘Pit Stop’ health checks will be held at
Bourke: 02 March 2010
Brewarrina: 13 April 2010
Walgett: 18 May 2010
