South West Indigenous Network

10/07/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Roma!

SWIN is seeking a dedicated Children & Schooling Coordinator to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families throughout their educational journey in the Maranoa region.

Join our team and help create positive educational outcomes in community!

Help build a safe and engaging future for First Nations communities through sport

10/07/2026

📢 We’re Hiring – Cunnamulla!

SWIN is seeking a passionate Sport & Recreation Officer to coordinate and deliver culturally appropriate sport, recreation and physical activity initiatives across South West Queensland.

Interested in making a positive difference through sport and community? Apply today!

Help build a safe and engaging future for First Nations communities through sport

30/06/2026

21/06/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Please be advised that our Toowoomba Office will be closed for the week and will reopen on Monday, 29th of June.

For any enquiries during this time, please contact us via:
📞 Phone: 0438 206 821
📧 Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you when we return 🙂

28/05/2026

Holly visited Roma State Senior College yesterday, where students spent time painting a banner that reflected what National Reconciliation Week means to them.

It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with students and community organisations, truly embodying the “All In” theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 through connection, collaboration, and shared understanding.

Thanks to the Senior college for always being welcoming toward SWIN!

26/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week 2026 reminds us that reconciliation is not something we watch from the sidelines. It requires all of us to be All In.

At SWIN, we believe real change happens through action, opportunity, connection and community. Every initiative we deliver, from Pathways programs and regional outreach to sporting events, education support and wellbeing initiatives, is grounded in our commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and helping close the gap.

We know reconciliation is not passive work. It takes listening, learning, showing up and creating spaces where culture, community and opportunity can thrive together.

As an organisation, we remain committed to walking alongside our communities, creating stronger pathways for future generations, and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are not only heard, but championed.

This week, and every week, we encourage everyone to be All In for reconciliation.

26/05/2026

Before the day ends, we want to acknowledge that today is National Sorry Day.

A day that holds deep meaning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this country. A day of remembrance for the Stolen Generations, for the families torn apart, for the trauma, violence and pain inflicted upon our people through policies designed to erase culture, identity and connection.

For many Indigenous Australians, the apology delivered in 2008 was significant, but with every passing year without genuine action, accountability and change, those words can continue to feel empty.

We acknowledge the truth of this country’s history. White Australia has a Black history. One built on dispossession, violence, silence and intergenerational trauma that still impacts our communities today.

Here at SWIN, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of our people and communities who continue to carry culture, stories and connection despite everything endured. We acknowledge that reconciliation is not performative, it requires truth-telling, listening, accountability and action every single day.

Today, we remember. We reflect. And we stand with our people. 🖤💛❤️

01/05/2026

🎾 Event Update – Chinchilla Indigenous Tennis Carnival 🎾

This event has been postponed and rescheduled.

📅 New Date: Saturday 6 June 2026
🕙 10AM – 3PM
📍 Chinchilla & District Tennis Association

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone there for a great day of tennis, games and connection!

If you’ve already registered, your spot will carry over to the new date.

21/04/2026

🎾 Chinchilla Indigenous Tennis Carnival 🎾

Join us for a fun-filled day of tennis, games and connection!

📅 Saturday 2 May 2026
🕙 10AM – 3PM
📍 Chinchilla & District Tennis Association
💥 FREE event

Open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people – all equipment provided.

Register now via the QR code on the flyer! Reach out to Aunty Roma Pregarc at Tennis Queensland for more information!

20/04/2026

Day Two of the 2026 Western Rivers Cup brought the carnival to an exciting close 🏏🔥

With the women’s competition wrapped up on Saturday, it was over to the men to finish the weekend strong. Congratulations to the McIntyre Stormers on taking out the Plate Final. A fantastic effort, and great to see both the men’s and women’s teams building strong momentum this year.

The Grand Final between the Maranoa Hurricanes and Fitzroy Stars was entertaining to say the least. With Maranoa chasing their title and Fitzroy pushing for a three-peat, the energy was high from the first ball. In the end, the Fitzroy Stars proved too strong, securing their third consecutive championship, an incredible achievement!

We’d like to thank everyone who came along, volunteered, supported, and embraced what the Western Rivers Cup is all about, community, connection and sport.

A special thank you to our major sponsor Altrad for their continued support in delivering another meaningful carnival for our communities. We also extend our appreciation to our valued sponsors Queensland Cricket, Lord’s Taverners Queensland, FKG Group, GR Production Services, Miles Accommodation Services, ATSICHS Brisbane, Cave Gym and Precision Accounting.

See you all again next year until then enjoy some cricket content! All photos are now available to download in the gallery, what we post is only a fraction of the awesome pics to see! https://annettesactionshots.pixieset.com/westernriverscup2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRSU5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9SKjKKwnctYjCk4njLwEEIcsmeg4C3F1dOyQFKSdDW2HFrYCgJ1TFlhqDMY_aem_tqfO6i-y3FzLI36inkK9ZQ