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Several Year 11 students from Aldridge State High School in Maryborough have been selected to complete Construction Skills Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doorways to Construction program. They are: back - Tristan Stacey, Tyson Walsh, Nick Edwards, Jacob Chapman and Simon Vandersteen. Front - Beau Mackie. â&#x20AC;˘ See story inside.

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St Mary’s says ‘Welcome to the club’ At assembly on Monday, 4 February, St Mary’s College, Maryborough, welcomed seventeen 2012 Year 12 students and their families to celebrate their success in their Year 12 studies. Congratulations to Madeleine Jirasek, Alanna Lehtonen, Julia Massingham, Kathleen Nitschinsk, Alex Prideaux, John Ward, Kevin Axelsen, Dankia Stevenson, Hayley Symington, Jennifer Yee, Brendan Main, Riley O’Hanlon, Josh Ward, Anieka Botha, Rheanna Bretag, Emma Kingdom and Brigitte Murtagh who were recipients of OP15 Club badges.

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After spending some time working casually as a trades assistant Trent (pictured) knew it was his time to look to the future and the seBy Jocelyn Watts Family and community the ents lity stud s Hospita busines curity of long-term sustainable t u BUDDING chefs looking for apo ean big m ty secret to business success u Bea r employment. te prenticeships could be in luck if they to mas Jocelyn Watts like many young spruce up their resumes andHowever, give tradies’ men Trent found it a chaldomain them to Paul Crawford at the ShamIan Short lenge to identify a career and rock Hotel on Walker Street, Maryborappropriate training to support ough. Tony Bonner Creations Cafe makes good impression that The pub’s new owner said hecareer would move. The inspiration for his be employing at least two apprentice addern new chefs message when the historic hotel re-career came from his Anne M we’ll deliver your opens early September. Training in opens pathways Three cheers for Urangan State High School Crawford and his family are Maryborough State High School forMr engineering students Opport unity k a touch of Ireland back to the bringing nocks for Ba Christie’s story y girl Heritage City and currently renovating Bob won on trou ’t give up the Shamrock. bled teen s How many more employees he Specia can enlist depends on how well the l Scho ol stud ents le pub is received. High What’s your story? revamped arn ne CQUniversity staff members w skills NON PULVERE PALMA PALMA NON SINE SINE PUILVERE “The more people who frequent pitched in to keep the energy - Noprize prizewithout withouteffort effort - No the place, the more trade we’ll have,levels high among and spirit Enrol Sugar ca now for 2013 ne indu stry scho larship and the more opportunitiesBundaberg for more flood victims and Hemployees.” ERV volunteers, by handing out EY B Meet Dan Oakhill, Suncorp’s AY What’s your story? manager in Maryborough In the andnecessities over a food and GLOBE meantime, local tradies NEWS sports clubs are benefi ting from the period. IAN SM two-week on 0418 ITH 877 308 renovations. Open house Trixie James and several children FREE to explore Jobs expo inspires “Local tradies are doing our painting staff members CQUniversity and electrical work and we’re donatwere part of a team who ofing all the old furniture to local feredsports to help deliver food in Paul Crawford, the new owner of the clubs. the evacuation centre at the Shamrock Hotel in Maryborough . . . “All being well, with council’s ap- Church under the Citicoast the biggest thing about an Irish pub proval, we’ll also have a decking HERVEY BAY bannerarea of ‘Global Care’ - a is not so much about what’s in it but outside and we want to turn thedistribution upfood arm of the about the welcome, how you’re looked stairs area into backpacker or budget church. after and how you felt. accommodation with 44 beds, which 0418 877 308 Trixie said that thanks to the New technology captures generous support of the local Certificate III student’s learning curve in Aged Care community, they were able to feed around 80 evacuees and Course starts soon numerous volunteers, as well in Hervey Bay as sending food packages out to the community on a daily ENROL NOW basis. • Excellent job prospects • Nationally recognised skills “The role turned out to be huge as this was the only place that accepted food donations from the local community,” Trixie said. “We sent out two helicopter loads of food to Baffle Creek as they were completely cut off. We also drove car and trailer loads across to North Bundaberg, via a one-and-a-

interviewed for a postiion within three weeks and commenced paid employment on Wednesday, February 27. Trent is extremely happy and seems to have found hs niche in life and his employer is extremely happy with his performance, attitude and dedication to his new employment.

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FIFTY-FOUR staff and the donation of more than $25,000 to local charities – that’s big bikkies for a family-owned store in Childers, population 6500. Since buying the Childers Foodworks store and changing it to IGA about two years ago, Deb and Bruce Mahoney have defied the global economic turmoil and gone gang-busters on the local business scene. Their secret? Family, which extends from their own family unit to the community, staff, the IGA supermarket chain nation-wide. “We’re part of the whole IGA family,” Bruce said. “It’s independently owned and has locals in mind. We’ve had some tough times but IGA has given us direction and we’ve worked with the community; because of their support, we’re growing.” To Deb and Bruce, “working with the community” means employing 54 local staff including nine permanents, adult casuals and high school students, as P as supporting local charities. well M

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In their first 18 months, Childers IGA returned $25,000 to organisations and groups from the Isis High Chaplaincy to the Isis Devils, QWCA, SES, flying club, rodeo and many more. The past six months of donations is yet to be tallied. Deb said there was a strong family relationship in the IGA organisation. “We’re all friends, from the boss of the board to the casual workers. It’s important to us that our high school

casuals get a good education and learn good work ethics. They usually go on to do great things at university or elsewhere and many drop in when they come back on holidays.” To Deb and Bruce’s credit, when they sold their former store in Bundaberg, five permanent staff moved shop with them. “The new owner had his own staff so ours all came with us, but we had to find places for them because this store came with its staff too,” Bruce said. “It’s not all about money. It’s about supporting people.” So what’s ahead for Childers IGA? “We’ll be doing a total renovation, and perhaps there might be a second store sometime in the future,” Bruce said. One thing is certain, the couple won’t be leaving Childers, located 53km north of Maryborough. “We love Childers, we love what we do and we love our customers. We’ve bought land here so we’re definitely staying in the area.”

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the beginning of each year. We train every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm. WHILE One of the toughest things for jobseekers ment fund being reje This year we have entered in 4 different events - World Cup cted who have been out of work for a while is Hard Yak ing has bee for State Cheer and Dance, Central Queensland Regional Challenge, Cenortunity tific ed train , and ley Mad Gov na ka, chie tomer se their culinary Glendyn eeship to Donna is hop pack the This hasate III Hospita in regaining their confidence. serv f train blow to Ope erntral Queesnsland Regional Championships and the Asia Pacifics eful the West AIEMnet e. andAIEMnet has enlity. menu employe ice skills been have been of concern members continu to the military ing officer Bob ration items while link cusChristie Robinson knows this only too well. rs from PCYC Training ed high a win win for e Grand Final. As well as the Aussie Gold International Cheer and for deli Fraser Coast ing with businesthe the com gaged corporat to rehabilit -style boot cam Davis whi respons lighting The hos very assisting IEP Project all by hostScholarships for women ate way Although she was very keen to work, and e ible for le the others Dance Championships. We have brought home many trophies ity. working ses within the the need into two pitality team mun ward you p will Mr Dav support. Mic Employment Support Service cus APPLICATIONS have opened for the first were ing visits for hae tom at which, togetheir worksites com would be an asset to any workplace, her ths with youth from each camp. working with some studwas broken and he is is no stra and plea la’s persona er service. round of the Queensland Government’s Supto tran ther to supportmunity (TESS) to held deliver training nger to santhe sitio far, included; Downer confidence was low. 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Young ome fam began itory to expon 2nd July with seventeen ard O’C Commerce, the tion, training and government depart- Jocelyn Watts 4 824 Pro With scholarships available to support study ough Spe for some ose the Fra onnell ment Services began speaking to employers “If mor fessionals. and Marybo ilWork experience has been ofworking cial Sch and the ser Certificate IV through to postgraduate ments with opportunities to deliver during participants enrolled durEditor e busines From left: from Jodie Clough (Red Cross parts ool stud r- (17) In rece Week about Christie’s keen nature, and her valulevel, both professional and semi-professional sponsor CONTACT their messages and highlight how fered to any of the students who ents Five ents. ingstud Operatio ses were prep Employment pathways Services the first (4)theweeks of the wen four have beent weeks, the are Pialba) an option. and jobseeker the pres sion able experience. n Har Aerospace course takes off ared to to Wils t on an exc growth is on the ians@globenews.com.au they support the region’s long-term have shown interest and who borough n visiting the studentsprogram. 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Trixie James (second left) with volunteers who helped distribute food and necessities to Bundaberg ﬂood victims.

half hour route, to those residents who were completely cut off due to the instability of the bridges, and we delivered cut lunches to teams who were assisting in the clean-up efforts.” Trixie said the team also set up food hubs in clean-up zones and provided water, biscuits and sausage sizzles for the community who were cleaning in those areas.

“We distributed, and are still distributing, food into schools through the school chaplains and transported pallets of food over to the North Burnett schools as well.” “We had over 500 volunteers assisting us throughout this time and without their help, we might not have achieved what we did.” “It was a huge two weeks but very worthwhile.”

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Successful Young Chemists Maryborough State High School has an excellent science program and achieves high results in all year levels. One of the highlights of 2012 was in the Chemistry department with Maryborough State High School Year 8 Science students who entered the RACI (Royal Australian Chemical Institute) crystal growing competition. Students were required to devise and grow a crystal, document changes in the size of the crystal as it grew and to write a scientific report about their experiment. The crystals were judged at Griffith University, in Brisbane. A total of 48 crystals were submitted from 9 schools across the region and Maryborough State High School was very successful for the year 8 ‘Standard Alum Competition’ categories. 1st place: Rose Horder (pictured) and Rachel Miles 2nd place: Loretta Shirley and Brianna Madsen 3rd Place Georgia Whiteway, Lisa Muston and Brooke Wessling. Ryan Gould, Daniel Davey and George Brown all received “highly commended”. All young scientists received stickers as an incentive for their work and certificates and plaques were awarded to winners and place getters. Well done and congratulations to all students who entered in the competition.

Future in construction looming for Aldridge Year 11 students A group of Aldridge State High School students are feeling extremely positive about gaining jobs in the construction industry when they complete Year 12. The Year 11 students are thrilled to have been selected to complete Construction Skills Queensland’s Doorways to Construction (D2C) program which is offered at Aldridge. Students underwent a rigorous application and interview process with only quality students successful. The program provides a general introduction to construction by raising awareness of career opportunities in the industry, linking students with employers for real work opportunities and providing a solid foundation of skill, knowledge and experience which can lead into a range of employment, vocational training and higher education courses. The participants will undertake a Certiﬁcate I in Construction as well as complete 160 hours of onsite work experience during

the two year program. This earns students a total of five points towards the twenty points required to gain a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) which is awarded to Year 12 graduates. “Students complete the program highly employable due to the knowledge, skills and practical experience they have gained,” said Damien Blythe, Construction teacher. This may enable them to accelerate their progression through an apprenticeship or traineeship. Apart from this there is a monetary benefit offered to both the prospective employer and employee. Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry-funded body supporting career seekers, apprentices, workers and employers in the building and construction industry. The organisation provides the construction industry with support, information, advice and funding assistance.

Training awards now open Queensland Training Awards (QTA) recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations within the vocational education and training sector who strive for excellence, best practice and innovation. The awards showcase and highlight the signiﬁcant con-

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• The Queensland Government will provide $1 million for eligible flood-affected sporting and recreation clubs to recover from the recent extreme weather event. Individual grants up to $25,000 are available. The grants are open to flood-affected sporting clubs and organisations such as netball associations, local football clubs and swimming clubs. For more information contact Anne Maddern’s Maryborough Electoral Office on 4122 2277.

BEST moves forward with training funded Best Employment Support and Training is still celebrating as they have been awarded Access Program provider status and funding by Sydney based broker Group Training Australia “We are just about to wrap up our 1st round of training where we have trainees who have completed Hospitality and Retail training in Hervey Bay and Business training in Maryborough” said Managing Director Mary Nield “I’m so proud of all our trainees and am now calling for Employers who are looking to hire to give us a call!” “BEST can also access government incentives through our training partners for Employers starting from $4000 which in this economy is excellent for the Employers. Round 2 of funded training for eligible trainees starts in March, with Housekeeping/ Room Attendant and Cafe/Bar in Hervey Bay and Retail in Maryborough. If you are a jobseeker and interested in completing training or are looking at changing direction in your career please call BEST to make an appointment or attend one of their upcoming Information Sessions on 41830111.

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Nearly 200 new students ﬁll USQ Fraser Coast’s auditorium on the ﬁrst day of Orientation Week 2013.

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Jessica Pavey (left) and Philip Cavanagh hand out red frogs and competition forms to new students, while Rob Jamieson hams it up behind for the camera, at USQ Fraser Coast’s ﬁrst day of Orientation Week 2013.

RIGHT: New students Sammy Mitton (Booral) and Sarah Instone (Takura).

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New students and red frogs on first day of O Week Excited, nervous and overwhelming were just some of the words new students used to describe their first day on campus at University of Southern Queensland (USQ) recently. “It’s a lot to take in but I’m really enjoying it,” said Tertiary Preparation Program student Chloe Ford of Pialba after the morning sessions. Chloe was among nearly 200 first-year students who filled the auditorium for the Introduction to USQ and Learning the Balance sessions before the lunch break when C Block came alive with music, table tennis, stalls and a barbecue, all of which had been moved indoors due to the wet weather. Even frogs flooded the campus – red frogs that

is, courtesy of the Red Frogs Chaplaincy Network team who handed out the popular lollies throughout the day. The Red Frogs Chaplaincy Network began in Australia at Schoolies Week in 1997. Red Frogs moved in university culture in 2002 and now supports 24 Australian universities. Information stands also included the Queensland Nurses Union, Queensland Teachers Union, Queensland Independent Education Union, Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Donate Life, AEC, Uniting Care Community, Centrelink, CBA and Westpac. USQ Fraser Coast Campus Executive Manager Brett Langabeer said celebrations on the ﬁrst day of orientation week gave new students the opportunity

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Relish Fraser Coast – Savour the Moment The Portside Food and Wine Fest is returning with new attractions, new exhibitors . . . and a brand new name. “Relish Fraser Coast’’ will showcase the best regional produce and products from across the region, as well as local cafes and restaurants, award winning wines and gourmet food stalls. Fraser Coast Regional Councillor for Sport, Recreation, Open Spaces and Events, Darren Everard (pictured) said Relish Fraser Coast was well on its way to becoming one of the region’s signature events. “It’s transformed the traditional Pub Fest weekend into two days of fantastic food, wine and culture,” he said. “We’re aiming to provide a total festival experience, from seasonal produce and local Page 4. Globe News, March-April, 2013

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Nathan building future with school-based learning Aldridge State High School Year 12 student Nathan Searle has the best of both worlds. While ﬁnishing Year 12 he is also completing a school-based apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic (heavy vehicle road transport). Nathan works one day of the school week as well as Saturday mornings at Persal and Co. When he ﬁnishes high school he’ll be a step ahead, as over the course of Years 11 and 12 he will have already completed the equivalent of six months of his apprenticeship. Getting a head start on his apprenticeship means that Nathan will have a good foundation when he begins full time work at the end of the year. Supervisor from Persal

and Co, Linsey Geck said, “It’s a great beneﬁt to Nathan, because it enables a smooth transition to full time work. It beneﬁts us as well in that Nathan will start full time work with a clear understanding of the routines and expectations of the business. Apart from that he also already knows his work colleagues.” During school holidays Nathan has also been undertaking intensive training at Skills Tech Australia based at Acacia Ridge in Brisbane. Skills Tech is Queensland’s largest TAFE institute dedicated to trade and technician training. Nathan, who considers himself fortunate to be in his position, loves the challenge. “I really enjoy the

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Get on board with Buy Smart Member for Maryborough Anne Maddern is calling on local kids to get creative and submit an entry in the Queensland Government’s 2013 Buy Smart competition for a chance to win $1500 for their school. The annual competition for students in Years 4 to 12 invites them to research a consumer issue and present it to their peers in the most creative way possible. “Last year we saw rap songs, posters and drama presentations submitted as part of the competition, so we are expecting big things this year,” Mrs Maddern said. “If you consider 60 per cent of

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Nippers boom for business Mother Nature did her best, but she couldn’t stop junior lifesavers from across Queensland soaking up some local hospitality over the weekend. The three day carnival attracted more than 5000 competitors and their families to the Fraser Coast and the business community is reaping the benefits. Councillor for Sport, Recreation, Open Spaces and Events, Darren Everard estimates the Queensland Junior Lifesaving Championships has injected millions into the local economy. “The response from competitors and their families has been overwhelming,” he said. Approximately 50 businesses were directly involved with the event through sponsorship and support and Cr Everard said the event is already being described as the best one yet. “Negotiations are actually underway to make this carnival a regular event every three years and we’ll know more in the next couple of weeks,” he said. “I know I’ve said it before but the region really is moving in the right direction. We’ve got fantastic facilities here and we’re starting to attract a lot of high profile state and national events. “It’s great for the entire region.”

Day of action targets bullying Schools are urged to register for the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence to be held on Friday 15 March. Member for Maryborouh Anne Maddern said this year was the third annual National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, and the campaign was gathering momentum in schools across Australia. “On 15 March, the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, local students will join hundreds of thousands of Australian students in taking a stand together against bullying and violence,” Mrs Maddern said. “State and non-state schools can get involved in this important day by registering through the Bullying. No Way! Website. “It is a great way to raise awareness of the issue and celebrate the wonderful things that local schools are doing to provide safe and supportive learning environments.” Mrs Maddern said there was a range of support materials available for schools, including the Stand Together 2013 curriculum resources.

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Youth Week grants The Fraser Coast Council is calling on local youth and community groups to help celebrate National Youth Week (5- 14 April). Applications are now open for funding to assist with Youth Week events. Councillor for Community, Cultural and Family Services, George Seymour said grants up of to $2000 are available to successful applicants. Application forms and guidelines are available at ttp://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ youth-and-community-development

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New dozen start on Epic contract Epic Employment on the Fraser Coast has expanded. Starting on the 4th of March EPIC Employment commenced work in the new ESS Contract for the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations. EPIC have employed twelve new staff, including eight in Hervey Bay, three in Maryborough and one in Gayndah.

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This 1919 image of Australian soldiers disembarking from a troopship at Port Melbourne after returning from overseas, is one of those featured in Shell-Shocked: Australia After Armistice, a National Archives of Australia touring exhibition on display at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery. Residents can learn how to access information on our Anzacs from the National Archives collection at a free seminar on 21 March. Photo courtesy NAA: A7342, Album 1.

Photograph showing the original grave and marker of Private John Henderson in Belgium. Australia After Armistice. Photo courtesy: NAA: B2455, Henderson J 2383.

Free workshop to learn about Anzacs website Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will present a free seminar in March showing residents how to access information from the National Archives of Australia. The Mapping our Anzacs seminar is being organised as part of the major touring exhibition, Shell-shocked: Australia after Armistice, currently on display at the gallery. Shell-shocked explores the personal impact of war on Australian men, women and children, and the nation’s attempts to recover from the loss or injury of almost three-quarters of its soldiers serving overseas. The exhibition is accompanied by

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Mapping our Anzacs, an innovative and popular website encouraging users to explore the collection and create and share content. Councillor for Community, Cultural and Family Services, George Seymour said Mapping our Anzacs has the ability to provide information on servicemen and their communities in a fundamentally different, user-friendly way, using current technology. “The seminar will provide community groups and members of the public with the opportunity to explore the unique National Archives collection, and speciﬁcally World War I service records, through the Mapping our Anzacs website,” he said.

“Attendees will learn how to add personal photos, letters and other mementos, and generate scrapbooks and tributes associated with their communities through the website.” The Mapping our Anzacs seminar will be hosted by Gregory Cope, the Assistant Director for the National Archives of Australia, Brisbane ofﬁce. Greg has worked for the Archives for 15 years, and is responsible for public access to the collection which includes the promotion and education of the use of material held in the Archives. Greg Cope gives regular public seminars on topics that relate to the National Archives collection. Greg has a strong interest in local and fam-

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Senior singers, songwriters and musicians from across the Fraser Coast have joined forces to share their love of music with the entire region. The Hervey Bay Inspirations will perform their first concert on Saturday, 23 March, at the Urangan Community F250 XT Super cab 5 seater. 1992/3, 7.3 - V 8 Diesel Auto 4 Centre at 1.30pm. x 4. In excellent condition, no rust, drives beautifully, RWC, Councillor for Community, Cultural and Family Serspent $15k on upgrades recently to many to list, not a vices George Seymour said the group would perform cent to spend, drive it around Australia tomorrow. Would songs from famous musicals including Oklahoma, Mame have to be one of the best Trucks around for it’s era, any and Oliver. inspection welcome genuine buyers only. $34,000.00 or “The group has been rehearsing for the past few nearest offer. Phone 0419 658 255 or 0412 227 738 months and they’re really looking forward to sharing their love of music with the community,” he said. The Inspirations have been mentored by their musical director Rob McCullough – of Young Talent Time fame – and they’ll be encouraging the audience to sing along to some classic songs. “They’re also promising a mix of traditional and nontraditional instruments, from the keyboard to the harmonica and the bones and washboard,” Cr Seymour said. “It’s going to be a very entertaining show.” Rick Peacy will also take the stage for his rendition of Leaning on a Lamppost with his banjolina. For Sale. For full details telephone 4121 4726 business Doors open at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. Tickets are $3 hours. per person and include a light afternoon tea. As new Madison Pro punching bag with moveable floor tie For more information or to book at ticket contact the down. $100. Phone 41232208 or 0438150106. Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441. www.globenews.com.au Marketing: tonyb@globenews.com.au - Production: ians@globenews.com.au

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InQue relation to the At-ing A TWO DAY WORKSHOP WHICH WILL many Fra ensland on. absent of rehabilitati mostemails uineparoted and ile John was gen devcalls PROVIDE YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE Whcoverage media since Mr Bleijie with from torney General, I sent for the LNP’s tion through ents who informa these of help ir ’t ing the don her ing AND SKILLS TO HELP YOU GET THAT we gat “If help to the to del visited at ir time ents from around Australia,” Mr information on tthe program and from Operation Yard Yakkathe p mo cam boo young, s, me NEW JOB! official success. menthas -year little kids while they are Susan River given Mr Davis Davis said. was thanked and told thattwo I have govern e the ns with sur tee ke ma f rs staf NEW cost taxpaye Hard Yakka hope the program will receive “The par “We conduct been put ontria a service E WITH A d all that it dia and needdecided ittowill For only $100, theTHE two EDG day workshop will cover. entshave l achieveproviders’ GET to d July chil ARE RUNNING 0,000 per $10 w Yakka participants on more an 18-day Hard program list, which means and funding. to.may not reUME. JOBSMART said. “I kno RES neededwe ,” she help • Resume building endet to ICH WILL lt re WH adu the in HOP m was Tonight Show lerToday p the WORKS kee e “Since the from August 14 to 21. Lads will ceive the funding but our hopes DAY gav 3, Ms Stil O TW who A er fath • Creating a professional cover letterKNOWLEDGE of one Atgram and E YOU WITH THE aired thepro Attorney-Generbe attending from as far awayndatedareas still high.” th. In relation to the port the Per supafter PROVID T • Interview techniques n inu ugh bee e thro HELP YOU GET THA t hav TO sen I we LLS l, it SKI vis era al’s AND torney Gen and local ! JOB m and NEW gra emails from parTo secure your place, or for more information, fi ll out pro and POSITIVE national the ls on cal h tion wit informa ce Mr Bleijie tralia,” Mr that I have the contact form below media coverage sin workshop will cover. ents from around Aus was thanked and told d Yakka at For only $100, the two day e providers’ vic d. visited Operation Yar ser sai a is on Dav put n is bee t Mr Dav en duc ing giv con rebuild to has not d er y ume ide ma Bob Davis (below left) said the Hard Riv Res • Susan “We have dec list, which means we l cover letter receive m ka prograYakka course was military style our withhopes • Creating a professiona hope the program will an 18-day Hard Yak ceive the funding but s will niques Lad tech 21. rview to adventure and cultural-based activities. Inte 14 • ust more funding. from Aug out are still high.” ight Show y agreed far awaHe for more information, fill that initially it was tough and “Since the Today Ton To secure your place, or be attending from as ey-Genersome juveniles dropped out but after 28 the contact form below aired after the Attorn days, those who completed the course were excited about their achievements said the Hard and their futures. Bob Davis (below left) style with taryattended “OfYak theka 14 participants who rse was mili cou sed activities. l-bapaying cultura the last 10 were now enture and advcourse, tough and t initially taxes. 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