Mob Resources & Opportunities
Employment opportunities, housing, scholarships & education, grant opportunities & support services
Gunga (Jobs)
DJAARA have job opportunities that we encourage Members to apply for.
If you would like support in applying for Gunga, contact the Balaki Wurrekang Team.
DJAARA Member Gunga Portal
Wartaka opportunities.
Wartatas are paid opportunities to shape DJAARA projects. Wartaka Members will provide cultural advice on values, priorities, places, protocols and care for Country.
Watarkas
External Gunga Search
There are several external Indigenous job search engine available.
Indigenous Employment Australia
Indigenous Job Match
IndigCareers
Mayam Mayam (Housing)
Mayam Mayam means ‘housing’ in Djali. Mayam Mayam is a registered Aboriginal housing provider launched and run by DJAARA in Victoria.
DJAARA is committed to providing secure, quality, affordable and culturally safe homes and services which protect and support Djaara Peoples.
DJAARA Mayam Mayam
Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is a not-for-profit, registered Housing Association and the largest non-government Aboriginal housing organisation in Australia. AHV provides culturally safe, affordable and secure housing to nearly 4,000 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Victorians in 1,824 housing units (as of 30 June 2025), across Victoria.
Aboriginal Housing Victoria
Scholarships & Education
Currently DJAARA have the Bakaru wayaparrangu Scholarship (2026) open for applications. This scholarship is open for Members currently studying, accepted into a course or returning to study in fields that support careers in the mining & resources sectors such as environment, engineering, logistics and other related areas. for more information, visit Bakaru wayaparrangu.
Bakaru wayaparrangu
The Members Community Support Program has an Education, Skills & Development sub-program where Members can apply for limited funding for primary, secondary or tertiary schooling needs, or training/workshop fees.
If you would like support to search and/or apply for a scholarship, please contact the Balaki Wurrekang Team.
Community Support Program
Contact
External Scholarships Search
The Aurora Foundation provides a comprehensive scholarship search engine through their Indigenous Pathways Portal.
Primary School
Secondary School
Tertiary/Further Study
Further Information
Indigenous Education also provides information about Indigenous Education, education support and scholarship information.
Indigenous Education
Grant Opportunities
DJAARA do not current have an internal grants program. However, the Members Community Support Program is available. Members can apply for limited funding under 11 sub-programs.
Many private organisations, companies and local councils also have indigenous grant opportunities.
For assistance finding and/or applying for a grant, contact the Balaki Wuurekang Team.
Community Support Program
Contact
Victorian Government Grants
The Victorian Government have many grants that can be applied for throughout the year. Specific Indigenous grants can be searched for through their website.
VicGov Grants
Aboriginal Business
Business Victoria have funding opportunities for starting and expanding First Peoples businesses.
Business Victoria
Creative Victoria
Creative Victoria have Dedicated First Peoples funding. Grant applications led by Victorian First Peoples creatives, creative entities, groups, organisations, and collectives can choose to apply to the First Peoples stream for each program. First Peoples stream applications are assessed in alignment with Aboriginal self-determination principles by a panel of First Peoples creative industries peers.
Creative Victoria
Support Services
Where the Balaki Wurrenkang Team cannot directly assist you, we will do our best to link you with external support services.
We have a brief support services guide available to download.
If you require assistance, contact the Balaki Wurrenkang Team.
