Education on energy reduction measures and the installation of photovoltaic solar panels with the Kooma Traditional Owners Association. Check out the project overview here.
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16th November 2009
Sun Powers Friendship
September 2009: sixty five people made the 850 km journey through outback Queensland, to Murra Murra, a property an hours’ drive east of Cunnamulla. Their purpose: to join together and celebrate a major milestone for the Aboriginal nation of Kooma, the Kooma Traditional Land Owners Organisation Incorporated (KTOAI) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) partnership, the successful installation of a brand new 9.8kW solar (PV) power system.
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5th August 2009
'Deadly' Energy
EWB volunteers have just returned from a DEADLY* trip out to Murra Murra for Emu Fest where they ran activities about renewable energy. The educational trip was part of the Kooma Energy Project where EWB and Kooma are working to install a 9.8kW solar power system and reduce their energy consumption by 50%.
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6th May 2010
Cheryl Buchannans Story
We are pleased to provide an inspirational account of Cheryl Buchannans (Chair of the Kooma Traditional Owners) personal story. This is an excellent opportuntiy to gain insight to the Kooma peoples history.
You can access this resource by clicking on the read here below and following the link.
You need to right click the two parts and save as to access the recordings.
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The Engineers Without Borders Challenge (EWB Challenge) is an Australasian design program for first-year university students. Students work in teams to develop conceptual designs for projects identified by EWB's community partners that contribute towards the sustainable development of disadvantaged communities.
Kooma Traditional Owners Association Incorporated (KTOAI) aims to manage its traditional land for cultural and natural heritage protection in Murra Murra and Bendee Downs. EWB and KTOAI signed a formal partnership agreement in 2008, to improve the quality of life of Kooma people through education and sustainable engineering projects.
The Energy Knowledge Hub provides an overview of all of EWB's energy-related activities. The energy hub committee has recently been formed and will soon be posting opportunities here for members to support EWB's energy-related initiatives, learn from them, and share lessons with the broader engineering development sector.
EWB works with Indigenous Australians on education and sustainable engineering projects. Our work is based on a two way sharing of knowledge and cultures to further our ultimate goal of a reconciled Australia.
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The South East Queensland Chapter aims to:
- Provide volunteering opportunities through participation in projects, local and abroad
- Be visible in the local community and the corporate world
- Create awareness through education initiatives, workshops and speaker nights
- Celebrate our achievements and provide regular social events
The University of Queensland Chapter is based on campus and aims to be visible, provide opportunities, and celebrate our achievements. We work within our local and extended community to further EWBs aims and goals and to provide UQ students with opportunities to make a difference. We are involved in many local projects, education initiatives, and events. Please browse this page for more information.
EWB QUT provides opportunities for QUT students and staff to engage likeminded individuals to be inspired, learn and gain experience in developing communities in Australia and overseas. Our chapter holds various awareness and social events throughout the year as well as our members contributing towards many projects, programs and initiatives. Feel free to contact us with any questions at qut@ewb.org.au
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