Incubate May News
I hope we find you all in good health and in good spirits.
Globally, we are experiencing a moment in history that future scholars and generations will study.
Locally, we all have a part to play in contributing to the wellbeing of our communities by adhering to the government directives to keep us safe and healthy.
We can all be heroes by looking out for one another and staying safe during these times.
We commend and applaud all our members on the frontline providing much needed essential services to the community.
Given the new environment we are operating in, we have modified our programs to be virtual and have some board updates and exciting new initiatives to share with you!
CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP
As announced at our December 2019 AGM, Zione Walker-Ntheda resigned from the Presidency role. We also farewelled Adaobi Udechukwu after six years of service as Board Secretary.
Charmaine Hunzwi takes over as interim President of Incubate Foundation until the 2020 AGM election period. Precious Rametsana will be interim Secretary until the same election period.
On behalf of the Incubate Board, we give heartfelt thanks to Zione and Adaobi for their tireless dedication and passion to nurture Incubate to where we are now.
Both Zione and Adaobi will now support Incubate as part of the Advisory Committee.
We're excited for this new era of leadership for Incubate.
NEW INCUBATE FOUNDATION WEBSITE
We've made it easier for our members to get the latest information about our programs and sign up for events. For partners or sponsors, there's a dedicated page to register your interest. We continue to develop the platform to connect young people to opportunities and showcase their talents.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We're excited to resume our Guest Mentor Series as interactive Instagram Live sessions. If you haven't already done so, click here to follow to our Instagram account and save the dates below for the exciting line-up and topics we've curated for you.
We would love to answer questions you have around each topic when you join us weekly on Thursdays from 6pm - 7pm AEST as we interact with a special guest mentor!
To submit your questions, please click here to fill out the form.
SHARON ORAPELENG
Mental Health Professional & Advocate
DATE: Thursday, May 7th 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19
DORCAS MBUGUA
Employment Law Lawyer & Advocate
DATE: Thursday, May 14th 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Worker's Rights
KEMI NEKVAPIL
Personal Coach, International Speaker & Author
DATE: Thursday, May 21st 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Personal Development
UKARI WARMANN
DATE: Thursday, May 28th 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Getting Job-Ready
WADZANAI NENZOU
Financial Educator & Founder of Herconomics
DATE: Thursday, June 4th 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Building Personal Wealth
LANI MASUKU
Entrepreneur & Founder of Organic Suku
DATE: Thursday, June 11th 2020
TIME: 6pm - 7pm AEST
TOPIC: Running an Online Business
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
BRIDGE PROGRAM (YEAR 2) - JUNE 1ST 2020
This social cohesion program will delve deeper into how multicultural communities can use the African principles of Ubuntu to understand and honor Indigenous culture, context and communities. Save the date and stay tuned for more details.
OTHER NEWS…
Emergency support for Victoria's International Students
City of Melbourne Coronavirus Response Community Grants
Grants for young emerging sound and screen artists to showcase your ideas online
Ask Izzy - information and support for all things Covid-19 related
Experience Melbourne from the comfort of your couch
Check out these free and paid online courses from Harvard University
Online Afro-dance classes for kids aged six to eight years with Kwabo
Enroll for Goldman Sachs 10,000 women entrepreneurs global initiative