2024 Encouragement Grant – Second Round
Our Trust is delighted to announce that our 2nd Encouragement Grant of $2,000 for 2024 has been awarded to Djinama Yilaga Choir which was established in 2019 as an Intergenerational Aboriginal Choir that is rematriating their Dhurga Language through song. They seek to build skills and confidence in their choir members, with a particular focus on their younger members, to support their language, music, performance skills and resilience to pursue their aspirations in music.
They have been able to support this development through public performances locally and by invitation to perform at significant events. This has included Sorry Day with the Cootamundra Girls’ Organisation, Reconciliation Day at Parliament House Canberra, 200 year anniversary of the opening of the NSW Parliament, travelled to perform and share their language in Song in Poland in 2023 and in Washington DC in July this year. They share a positive and fruitful relationship with Four Winds, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and other local musicians.
They recognise the importance of presentation when performing in public and particularly in prominent events, so they are currently seeking funds to enable them to create a new and unique uniform for their performances. Elm Grove Trust is very pleased to be able to award this Encouragement Grant to assist them to move a little closer to gaining their lovely new uniforms.
If others appreciate the inspiration of this lovely choir, then further donations can be made to EGS Trust in support of Djinama Yilaga Choir’s new uniforms.
EGS Project A/c: BSB 032766 A/c 139061
All donations are tax deductible – and please email your contact details to egstrust2@gmail.com for receipting purposes.
