Indigenous Aerospace Training: Indigenous Australians looking to launch a career in flying can take part in “Aiming High” – the Department of Education and Training's Indigenous Aerospace Training initiative. Under the program, students receive scholarships to complete an integrated course in Aeronautical Studies and train in flying. Applicants interested in a career as a commercial or airline pilot are encouraged to apply. Applications close Friday, 30 June. For more information call Luke Cullen on 9264 5225 or email luke.cullen@det.wa.edu.au.

Yvonne Cohen Award: Nominations are open for an award that recognises artistic Indigenous Australians. The Yvonne Cohen Award for Creative Indigenous Australian Youth, which is in its second year, is open to individuals aged 30 or under and spans all art disciplines. Organisations or individuals can nominate people they feel have artistic or community leadership, developed their artistic or creative ability and have evidence of positive achievements in the arts. Last year Kerrianne Cox, a singer-songwriter from Beagle Bay, received the $5000 award. Nominations close on 28 July. For more information call Michelle Evans on (03) 9685 9345 or visit the website.

North West Basketball Cup: Teams have until next week to nominate for the North West Basketball Cup in Port Hedland. The Cup, which is sponsored by the Town of Port Hedland and the Pilbara Metamaya Regional Aboriginal Corporation, runs from 21 to 23 July. One of the teams entered will be selected for the National Basketball Carnival in Sydney. Nominations close 29 June.  For more information, call Bec Coxall on 9158 9347.

City of Joondalup NAIDOC Week: The City of Joondalup has an extensive program of NAIDOC Week events during the national celebrations in the first week of July. Events and activities include a flag-raising ceremony, art exhibition by renowned Indigenous artist Toogarr Morrison, feature films, Mooro Country tour and a concert. The program is supported by the Department of Indigenous Affairs ENRICH brand, promoting optimism, harmony, respect and understanding. Events are free but booking is essential. For more information visit the City’s website.

Quairading's first NAIDOC Week: Aboriginal people in Quairading will celebrate the town’s first ever NAIDOC Week on Wednesday, 5 July. Supported by the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Shire of Quairading, local Aboriginal people will showcase their history, culture and achievements. The day of celebration will start at the Telecentre with an Aboriginal welcome. The community will then walk together down the main street to the Town Hall as a show of unity. After morning tea there will be an opportunity for the community to learn about local Aboriginal History, cultural awareness and hear stories from Aboriginal Elders. The Quairading NAIDOC Awards, to recognise members of the Aboriginal Community who contribute to community and are role models in fields such as music, art, culture, education, sport and employment, will be given. There is also a Reconciliation award for a non-Aboriginal person.