Community Achievement Awards NT

16/01/2025

🎥✨ Flashback to the NT Community Achievement Awards Gala Night! ✨🎥

It was a night to celebrate the extraordinary nominees and winners who are driving positive change across the Northern Territory. 🏆Their inspiring achievements remind us of the power of community and determination.

Thank you to Sameen Sadman for helping us look back on this incredible evening. 💫

31/12/2024

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible contributions that strengthen and inspire our communities.

Here’s to a year of new opportunities, continued achievements, and celebrating the people who make a difference.

Wishing you a joyful and successful New Year from the Community Achievement Awards Team! 🥂

24/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Community Achievement Awards! ✨🎄

This festive season, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals, groups, and organisations that make our communities brighter and stronger.

May your holidays be filled with joy, gratitude, and the warmth of community spirit. Thank you for all you do to make a difference!

11/12/2024

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Awards Australia Community Group Award, Girl Guides Tennant Creek!

Girl Guides Tennant Creek of Parap champions inclusion for girls with disabilities. Girl Guides Tennant Creek creates accessible programs and fostering leadership opportunities. With over 80 years of service, they adapt activities to support a range of abilities, provide disability-focused training for leaders, and partner with organisations to improve resources. Key achievements include specialised resources, advisory committees, and collaborative workshops, allowing participants to actively shape their experiences. Their dedication, seen in volunteer commitment and community partnerships, ensures that each girl receives individualised support and opportunities. This approach has transformed lives, set community standards for inclusivity, and empowered girls to thrive socially and personally.

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Awards Australia Foundation Local Legend Award, Hajrah Kamran!

Hajrah Kamran of Leanyer is championing mental health, youth empowerment, and inclusivity. As Youth Coordinator for the United Muslims of Northern Territory, Hajrah organizes essential youth programs, including mental health workshops and social integration activities, fostering personal development and support. Her role as Vice-Chair at the TWO TWO ONE Mental Health Charity allows her to address mental health stigma through counselling sessions, seminars, and awareness campaigns. Hajrah also serves as President of the Charles Darwin University Women’s Collective, creating platforms for women’s empowerment. She has secured funding for su***de prevention initiatives and established the Empower Her project for campus accessibility, all while pursuing three degrees.

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Awards Australia Small Business Award, Treat Me Good Cafe!

Treat Me Good Cafe of Kilgariff is dedicated to creating a food welfare system that preserves traditional food practices while nurturing community connections. Treat Me Good is a community-focused business in Mparntwe, Alice Springs. It has developed key initiatives over five years to combat hunger and promote sustainability. They donate 10% of catering profits to support families facing hardship and host an inclusive annual Community Christmas Lunch. Through various support services, they have assisted individuals during challenging life events. They recently secured a grant to employ Aboriginal job seekers. Their dedication to transparency and resilience inspires social responsibility and significantly improve the quality of life in the community.

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the ZipPrint Darwin NT Sports in the Community Award, Football Without Borders!

Football Without Borders of Karama (FWB) is committed to promoting integration and wellbeing. Established in 2014, FWB is a non-profit organisation that uses soccer to support asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants. FWB provides a welcoming environment for participants from diverse backgrounds, facilitating friendships and cultural exchange. The initiative organises weekly football activities and the annual Refugee World Cup, raising awareness of refugee issues. FWB addresses barriers to participation through subsidised costs and assistance with employment and housing. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping participants navigate their new environment. FWB aims to expand its female participation and empower participants to take leadership roles within the organisation.

06/12/2024

A special thank you to all the sponsors - without you, we wouldn't be able to shine a light on positive community achievers in the the NT and share this special night with you all ❤✨

Thank you
7 Darwin News Update
Mix 104.9
The Career College
The NT News
DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin
Northern Territory Government
Palmerston GP Super Clinic
ZipPrint Darwin NT
Awards Australia
National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre
Industry Skills Advisory Council NT
SLM AV
Sameen Sadman
David Artisan
Carlton & United Breweries
Angove Family Winemakers
Keltikka Performance Dance Company
Stronger Together Support Services

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Palmerston GP Super Clinic Health and Wellbeing Award, Amber NT!

Amber NT of Tiwi ensures no family faces the journey of loss alone. Established in 1985 by two mothers who experienced the loss of a child, Amber NT provides a safe, compassionate space for families in the Northern Territory grieving child loss. Offering individualised counselling, group support like "Coffee and Chat" sessions, and community events such as "Walk to Remember," Amber NT creates opportunities for healing, mindfulness, and emotional connection. The organisation’s outreach extends to training first responders and educating local communities. With services spanning grief support, pregnancy after loss, and resources for foster families, Amber NT is a lifeline in the Territory’s mental health landscape.

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Palmerston GP Super Clinic Improving Health through Connection to Country / Culture Award, Remote Laundries Project!

Remote Laundries Project of Casuarina is providing sustainable, culturally sensitive community support. Established by the Aboriginal Investment Group in 2019, the Remote Laundries Project provides vital laundry services in remote Indigenous communities, tackling hygiene-related diseases such as scabies and rheumatic heart disease. Operating in locations like Barunga and Gunbalanya, it has completed over 50,000 cycles, significantly reducing infection rates and improving health outcomes. The project also generates local employment, creating 71 roles. Culturally aligned training and employment build capacity, with staff developing essential skills in health-focused laundry operations and cultural engagement. The project serves as a model for enhancing both health and economic independence.

06/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to the Winner of the Northern Territory Government Road Safety Award, Beat the Heat NT!

Beat the Heat NT of Winnellie is creating a culture of responsibility and safety among young drivers. Beat the Heat NT is a pioneering road safety initiative aimed at curbing illegal street racing among youth in Darwin. By offering a safe, legal racing platform at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip, the program engages young drivers and fosters positive interactions with law enforcement. Monthly events serve as educational platforms, emphasising safe driving habits and consequences of reckless behaviour. The initiative has significantly reduced illegal racing incidents while transforming perceptions of police from enforcers to community partners. They are supported by local businesses and a growing number of participants.

06/12/2024

Congratulations to the People's Choice Winner - Pawsitive K9 Behaviour - All things dogs! 🥳

You were voted #1 of all the Finalists and have won a prize pack provided by our media partner, Mix 104.9 🤩

04/12/2024

Based in Darwin, Australia, Sameen Sadman is a freelance content creator specialising in highlight reels, portraits, event videography, and video editing. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Sameen delivers high-quality, tailored visual content that captivates audiences.