Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation

Category: Organisation
Date: 1 December 1996
Place:
State/Country:Australia
Summary Information:
The Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation 'was established in 1996 with the aim of enhancing the status and capacities of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, by supporting initiatives that improve education, health and cultural preservation' and sport (Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation c 2000). During its first year of operation, the Foundation allocated $1.1 million to various programmes (Rio Tinto Limited 1998).

Related Entries

  • Rio Tinto Child Health Partnership - Signatory
    • Organisation
  • Rio Tinto Limited

    • References

    Resource
    Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation (c 2000) The Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation
    Dennis Schulz and Kathryn Thorburn (2000) Mining and Native Title: time to negotiate
    Created:Tuesday, 8 August 2006
    Modified:Thursday, 17 August 2006

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