Projects

Explore the organisations, programs and initiatives supported through the Calleo Indigenous Community Fund. From education and employment pathways to leadership, wellbeing and community capability, our projects reflect a commitment to creating lasting Indigenous opportunity. Discover the partnerships and initiatives helping deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

Current projects

Ngunnawal

CICF supports two Indigenous students for three years of study.

2021 - Current

Naarm

CICF supports three Indigenous students for three years of study.

2022 - Current

Yugambeh / Kombumerri

CICF supports three Indigenous students for three years of study.

2022 - Current

Ngunnawal

CICF supports two Indigenous students for three years of study.

2022 - Current

Kulin Nation

CICF supports one Indigenous student for three years of study.

2023 - Current

Awabakal

CICF supports up to six Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander undergraduate students for up to three years.

2022 - Current

University of Wollongong

Dharawal

CICF supports 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking compulsory placements.

2024 - Current

Australia wide

CICF supports three first-year and three second-year Indigenous students.

2020 - Current

Kamilaroi

CICF provides funding for their Year 12 graduation celebration.

2022 - Current

Bunurong

CICF funds tutors to support five Indigenous students in remote areas.

2021 - Current

Kurilpa

CICF supports children's literacy and learning through engaging digital educational resources.

2023 - Current

Online / remote

CICF supports Indigenous students from remote and regional Australia to develop leadership capabilities through the Future Leaders Series.

2023 - Current

Ngunnawal

CICF enables employment of two part-time Indigenous identified caseworkers.

2021 - Current

Ngunnawal

Initially supporting an Indigenous sewing program, the CICF’s commitment grew to include a telecommunications unit and 3D printing project.

2020 - Current

Ngunnawal

CICF funds driver training courses to build hours required to obtain a license.

2022 - Current

2021 - Current

Ngunnawal

CICF supports six - eight Indigenous players for up to three years.

Ngunnawal

CICF funding supported 80 Indigenous people to undertake job-ready training including driving lessons, license fees and construction certifications.

2023 - Current

Noongar

CICF funds residential costs for a pilot cohort of 12 Aboriginal young women through the Djeelya ARISE program.

2025 - Current

Yálla-birr-ang

2026 - Current

CICF supports Seed’s leadership program to mobilise and train young First Nations leaders.

Gumbaynggirr

CICF supports the Aboriginal Wellbeing Conference.

2021 - Current

Dharug & Gandangara

CICF funds a Coach Education and Mentoring Program for Indigenous Peoples.

2025 - Current

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 

CICF supports two Indigenous fellows each year to participate in international leadership forums.

2024 - Current

Paige Littlefair

Noongar Boodja

CICF supports Paige in her fourth year of studying a Bachelor of Laws at Curtin University.

2026 - Current

Bundjalung

CICF supports Ocea's sports development with funds to support participation in surfing qualifying events.

2025 - Current

  • University of Canberra

    2021 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF supports two Indigenous students for three years of study.

  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

    2022 - Current

    Naarm


    CICF supports three Indigenous students for three years of study.

  • Griffith University

    2022 - Current

    Yugambeh / Kombumerri


    CICF supports three Indigenous students for three years of study.

    Meet the scholars
  • Australian National University

    2022 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF supports two Indigenous students for three years of study.

  • Monash University

    2023 - Current

    Naarm


    CICF supports one Indigenous student for three years of study.

  • University of Newcastle

    2022 - Current

    Awabakal


    CICF supports up to six Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander undergraduate students for up to three years.

    Meet the scholars
  • University of Wollongong

    2024 - Current

    Dharawal


    CICF supports 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking compulsory placements.

  • Gallipoli Scholarship Fund

    2020 - Current

    Australia wide


    CICF supports three first-year and three second-year Indigenous students.

    Meet the scholars
  • Northern Border Senior Access

    2022 - Current

    Kamiloroi


    CICF provides funding for their Year 12 graduation celebration.

  • Enrise / Need-a-Tutor

    2021 - Current

    Bunurong


    CICF funds tutors to support five Indigenous students in remote areas.

  • Library For All

    2023 - Current

    Kurilpa


    CICF supports children's literacy and learning through engaging digital educational resources.

  • Young Australians for International Affairs

    2023 - Current

    Online / remote


    CICF supports Indigenous students from remote and regional Australia to develop leadership capabilities through the Future Leaders Series.

  • Karinya House for Mothers and Babies

    2021 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF enables employment of two part-time Indigenous identified caseworkers.

  • Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation

    2020 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    Initially supporting an Indigenous sewing program, the CICF’s commitment grew to include a telecommunications unit and 3D printing project.

  • Worldview Foundation

    2022 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF funds driver training courses to build hours required to obtain a license.

  • Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club

    2021 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF supports six - eight Indigenous players for up to three years.

  • CIT Yurauna

    2023 - Current

    Ngunnawal


    CICF funding supported 80 Indigenous people to undertake job-ready training including driving lessons, license fees and construction certifications.

  • Spear Foundation

    2025 - Current

    Noongar


    CICF funds residential costs for a pilot cohort of 12 Aboriginal young women through the Djeelya ARISE program.

  • Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network

    2026 - Current

    Yálla-birr-ang


    CICF supports Seed’s leadership program to mobilise and train young First Nations leaders.

  • Spirit Dreaming

    2021 - Current

    Gumbaynggirr


    CICF supports the Aboriginal Wellbeing Conference.

  • Coaching Unlimited

    2025 - Current

    Dharug & Gandangara


    CICF funds a Coach Education and Mentoring Program for Indigenous Peoples.

  • Global Voices

    2024 - Current

    Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 


    CICF supports two Indigenous fellows each year to participate in international leadership forums.

  • Paige Littlefair

    2026 - Current

    Noongar Boodja


    CICF supports Paige in her fourth year of studying a Bachelor of Laws at Curtin University.

  • Ocea Curtis

    2025 - Current

    Bundjalung


    CICF supports Ocea's sports development with funds to support participation in surfing qualifying events.

Previous projects

Wailwan

CICF provided funding for training for Indigenous women learning financial literacy.

2022

Yuin

CICF supported Indigenous people to reengage with community, education, employment and wellbeing.

2021 - 2024

Ngunnawal

CICF gifted a shawl to Indigenous women attending a women’s health appointment.

2021

Wailwan

CICF provided funding for the Gullinyja’s Project to deliver 10 weekly workshops

2022

Ngunnawal

CICF provided funding for 10 course scholarships for Indigenous students.

2022 - 2023

Awabakal

CICF supported three students through Indigenous Speech Pathology Program for Cultural and Trauma Training.

2023 - 2025

Gamaragal / Cammeraygal

CICF provided funding for a Positive Peace workshop for the local community.

2022 - 2023

  • Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre

    2022

    Wailwan


    CICF provided funding for training for Indigenous women learning financial literacy.

  • Katungul Aboriginal Corporation

    2021 - 2024

    Yuin


    CICF supported Indigenous people to reengage with community, education, employment and wellbeing.

  • Canberra Hospital Foundation

    2021

    Ngunnawal


    CICF gifted a shawl to Indigenous women attending a women’s health appointment.

  • Nelly's Healing

    2022

    Wailwan


    CICF provided funding for the Gullinyja’s Project to deliver 10 weekly workshops

  • Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre

    2022 - 2023

    Ngunnawal


    CICF provided funding for 10 course scholarships for Indigenous students.

  • University of Newcastle - Speech Pathology

    2023 - 2025

    Awabakal


    CICF supported three students through Indigenous Speech Pathology Program for Cultural and Trauma Training.

  • Institute for Economics and Peace

    2022 - 2023

    Gamaragal / Cammeraygal


    CICF provided funding for a Positive Peace workshop for the local community.

Apply for funding

We provide funding to organisations, programs and community initiatives that align with our mission to improve education, employment and long-term community outcomes. If you wish to apply for funding, please visit our Apply page.