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The Indigenous community of 6,000 in the Goulburn-Murray region (encompassing Shepparton, Echuca and Cummeragunja) is the largest Indigenous population in Victoria outside of Melbourne.

The community is situated in a relatively prosperous region in Victoria. Despite this, they face a number of challenges

  • Around 50% of Indigenous people don't participate in the labour market.  Of those that do, in excess of 25% are unemployed;
  • Only 13% of school age children complete Year 12 half that of the mainstream community;
  • The large youth population lack connectedness, and feel isolated from the mainstream community.

Amongst these challenges, IEP and its Corporate Partners identified a number of positive characteristics:

  • Strong, passionate leadership who were looking to break out
  • A clear emphasis on youth, through the Rumbalara Football and Netball club (RFNC)
  • The presence of a number of other well organised Indigenous organisations
  • A large number of activities already underway but in need of some additional advice and resource

While only establishing a presence in the region in early 2006, IEP is already making strong contributions with assistance in

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