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‘Best Aboriginal Business’
A Karratha-based business that is competing and winning contracts on a national level has been named ‘Best Aboriginal Business’ at the 2016 Karratha and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry Awards. L-R Manny Grabsi and Tamara BinAmat, Impact Media, & Breyden Lonnie, Woodside. Photo courtesy of Pilbara Site Pics & CB Snapz
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‘Best Aboriginal Business’
mentors, including those at
Tamara BinAmat, Impact Media
RSM and others. I also thank the
service. By embracing digital
Ngarluma people for allowing
media and keeping abreast of
Tamara BinAmat took a
me to live and work on their
new technologies, she provides
country. “Impact Media is proud
her clients with a locally-based
outstanding
quality
and
risk in leaving her dream to have directly contributed job as editor of a Pilbara to the success of many local
on a national scale. While the
newspaper
economic downturn in the
to
start
Impact Media in January,
businesses and organisations,” Tamara said. CEO of the KDCCI, John Lally,
The risk paid off and, three years and plenty of hard work later, the business is going from
congratulated Impact Media on winning the excellence award. “I believe Impact Media’s
service that is competitive
resources sector has been hard, Tamara
acknowledged
the
opportunities brought about by the emergence of a diverse range of micro-businesses.
greatest achievement is their
“We are fortunate to have
client focus and their high
been in the right place at
standard of professional service
list based around Australia, and
the right time,” Tamara said,
in the marketing area. “ Impact
recently won a tender with the
“able to help new and existing
Media offers a one-stop service
Department of Foreign Affairs
with regard to the marketing
businesses
and Trade in Canberra.
of businesses and they have
strength to strength. Impact Media has an impressive client
Tamara said she was very honoured to win the Best Aboriginal Business category in her first year of entering the KDCCI Awards. “Our success has been a team effort and I
Photo courtesy of Pilbara Site Pics & CB Snapz
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a reputation for delivering on time. They address the needs of a diverse range of clients, which is important when people are trying to do things differently,” John said.
communicate
strong and engaging brands.” “The Pilbara is embracing the need for marketing and design and we are committed to staying at the cutting edge of our industry for the benefit of our clients. “The future looks bright and we are excited about
thank our skilled and dedicated
Impact Media has achieved
helping more Aboriginal and
team of copywriters, graphic
remarkable growth, driven by
non- Aboriginal businesses in
designers and web developers,
Tamara’s passion for the North
the Pilbara to thrive. This is only
along
West and her desire to provide
the beginning.”
with
our
business
Marr Mooditj Training leading the way in maximising and enhancing employability in Western Australia Marr Mooditj has been providing training and assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western Australia for more than 33 years. Its training courses have focused on health care, including primary and tertiary health care and mental health. Its mission is to maximise and enhance the employability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of training services that lead to nationally recognised qualifications, and professional registration. Marr Mooditj Training maintains a modern and flexible approach to training, providing literacy and numeracy, pastoral and cultural support for all of its students to foster successful outcomes that will assist students in achieving their personal and professional goals. At the 22nd annual WA Training
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Awards Marr Mooditj was announced as a finalist for the category Small Training Provider of the Year. This was the fifth time Marr Mooditj has been a finalist in this prestigious award, winning it on 3 of those occasions and going on to be awarded the National Small Training Provider of the year in 2006. Chief Executive Officer Margaret Quartermaine said being recognised in the WA Training Awards honoured the Marr Mooditj team, engendering a sense of satisfaction that they were successfully providing the very best training and assessment services for the students and
(08) 9351 9344 | Fax: (08) 9350 6830 1800 771 757 reception1@marrmooditj.com.au www.marrmooditj.com.au 295 Manning Road, Waterford
the community. “We believe we have set ourselves apart from the competition by focussing on the wellbeing and needs of our students and the community,” she said. Marr Mooditj delivers cources such as the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing), Certificate IV and Diploma in Mental Health, Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary health Care Practice, Diploma of Counselling and Certificate II in Hospitality. Enrolments are now open for 2017, call Marr Mooditj to discuss the possibilities for exciting and rewarding training opportunities.
Marr Mooditj Margaret & Yebble Receiving Finalist Certificate 2016
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WA Governor puts Science and Innovation in the Spotlight Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia has praised Geraldton for outstanding outcomes in several key areas after visiting the Midwest recently. At a civic reception, her Excellency was greeted by the Geraldton Scouts before a moving Welcome to Country ceremony. During her time in Geraldton, the Governor visited schools, the Geraldton Regional Hospital, the HMAS Sydney Memorial as well as many different local organisations and charities. Her Excellency said she was visiting the region in a community based capacity and was here focusing on three key areas. “During my visit I have focused on science and innovation, better ways of capacity development particularly with Aboriginal students and Aboriginal
women and helping people to connect and love our national parks,” she said. “What has been particularly special to me is meeting so many people doing such wonderful work in your community. “I always find it very uplifting to find people who are doing such outstanding work and I congratulate you for having so many exceptional people in your region.” The Governor gave special mention to the large amount of innovation coming out of many local schools and said she was very impressed with their use of science and technology. City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn thanked the Governor for taking the time to visit Geraldton. “How amazing for Geraldton and the Midwest to have the Governor of WA here in our community seeing all the wonderful things that are coming out of our region,” he said. “We have some great projects and people in our city and what a great opportunity for us to be able to showcase that.”
What has been particularly special to me is meeting so many people doing such wonderful work in your community City of Greater Geraldton Mayor receives a gift from the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia
NBN roll-out – some things you need to know
With Teena Forrest, Consumer Protection’s Indigenous Community Education Officer
As the roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) progresses in Western Australia there are some buyer beware and scam warning messages for consumers and businesses. In the first instance, to find out whether NBN is available in your area, or coming soon, log on to the NBN Co website www. nbnco.com.au. NBN Co may send you a letter or brochures about what to do and listing suppliers for where you live or have a business premises but they will NOT ask you for any money, personal details or banking information; nor will they try to sell you equipment. You may receive genuine marketing phone calls or a knock at the door from companies you haven’t heard of before offering you a deal if you switch to, or use, them. However, you need to go with your preferred phone and internet provider and choose a plan that suits your needs. Do not fall for high pressure sales tactics. Take a contact name, the business name and a phone number and put the phone down, or close the door, to give you time to do some homework. If you do sign-up in error you may have a right to cancel during a 10 business day cooling off period if it is classed as an unsolicited (uninvited) consumer agreement under the
Australian Consumer Law – see our website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au/doortodoor. If you are already under contract with a company you need to check your rights and obligations about cancelling your existing service. If you are not with a service provider, make sure you research your options. The NBN website, previously mentioned, lists the providers for each area. As you may not have heard of many of them before, do an internet search for positive or negative information posted by customers. With most major government programs or announcements, scammers use the new scheme and consumer confusion as an opportunity to dupe people and steal personal details or money. The NBN roll-out is no exception. In South West WA an elderly lady received an out-of-the-blue telemarketing call regarding the NBN. She thought she was speaking with Telstra, who she has a contract with, and provided her credit card details. After hanging up, she panicked and called Telstra
via a known number and they confirmed it was not them who had called. She phoned back the other telecom company to cancel the contract but they wouldn’t let her and she ended up going to the bank to cancel her credit card, which is when she was referred to Consumer Protection’s Bunbury office. She faced further harassment when trying to exercise her right to cancel the contract and we had to intervene. An online search of the telecom company name reveals a number of similar harassment stories, which are being looked into. Another NBN scam report from the South West concerned a man posing as a Telstra working and going door to door in a retirement village. A resident became suspicious about the questions asked, such as her Medicare number, so she called the Manager of the retirement village. The Manager called Telstra who confirmed the identity badge being used by the doorknocker was a fake and the scammer was ordered off the premises. Protect yourself from scammers who
door-knock, call or email with false claims that they need secure information. Do not give out details such as credit card numbers until you have properly verified who you are talking to. This means contacting the business, organisation or government department on an independently-sourced and trusted phone number (from the phone book for example) to ensure the person you are dealing with truly works for them. Scammers may also try to convince you to buy new equipment to use services over the NBN when it is not really needed. Contact your service provider directly to make sure new equipment is actually required. Before purchasing any new equipment for the NBN, make sure you do your own research and shop around. If you think you’ve been scammed, report it to WA ScamNet on 1300 30 40 54 or wascamnet@commerce.wa.gov.au. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.
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Strengthen your legs to reduce falls Are you Aboriginal, aged over 45 years old and wanting to reduce your risk of falling by strengthening your legs? According to Injury Control Council of Western Australia Aboriginal people are 1.3 times more likely to be hospitalised, as a result of a fall than non-Aboriginal people. Leg strengthening exercises are particularly beneficial to improve balance and lessen the risk of falls.
STRENGTHEN YOUR LEGS, YARN AND LUNCH! It’s an exercise program aimed for Aboriginal people aged over 45. Come and have a go. Bring your friends, have some fun and get strong together. DATE: Every Tuesday and Thursday (Ends on Thursday 1st December) TIME:
A new exercise program called ‘Strengthen Your Legs’ will be run by the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) at 167 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton. The program is made up of gentle exercises designed for lower limb strength, to promote balance and increase cardiovascular fitness. It will incorporate games and activities that the participants can enjoy.
11am - 11.50am - Light and easy exercise 11.50 - 12.50pm - Yarning Session and FREE Lunch.
VENUE: WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) 167 Fitzgerald St, Geraldton RSVP : WACRH - 9956 00200 or Adrian Bartlett - 9956 2172 0417 980 513
Commencing on Thursday 8th September, the program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. The program will run through until the beginning of December. The program will be led by a WACRH Physiotherapist and supported by allied health students on placement. After the session there will be a yarning and provision of lunch. Professor Sandra Thompson, Director of WACRH, hopes that after successfully establishing the program in Geraldton it can be taken to more remote settings such as Mullewa and Mount Magnet to help develop service-learning opportunities for its students. The Strengthen Your Legs program has been funded a ‘Stay on Your Feet’ grant from the WA Government and the Injury Control Council of WA (ICCWA). The program has been developed by WACRH in consultation with the Geraldton Sporting
Local Geraldton resident Jerry Maher practicing his legs strengthening exercises Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC), Primary Health Service 360 Health and Community, Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) and WA Primary Health Alliance. To book into the free ‘Strengthen Your Legs’ exercise program, contact WACRH on 9956 0200 or contact Adrian Bartlett at GSAC on 9956 2172.
For further information, please contact the Marketing and Communications Officer at WACRH via email to Mia.Jeffrey@uwa.edu.au or by phoning (08) 9956 0225.
Be a Quitter this ‘Stoptober’ Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service’s (GRAMS) new team of Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Officers are urging everyone, including GRAMS staff, to ditch cigarette smoking this ‘Stoptober’. They are recruiting community and staff champions to stop, or reduce their cigarette smoking during October. TIS Officer, Leroy Comeagain stated thousands of people quit smoking for 28 days during the Stoptober initiative – providing the ideal launching pad to ditch the habit for good. “During Stoptober, everyone quits together, supported by employers, communities, charities and other partners, as well as encouraging each other, noted Leroy
“We all know that quitting smoking is very hard but, with the right support, people really can do it and go on to enjoy a whole raft of other benefits – from improving their health to saving money whilst also being a positive role model to others.“If you or someone you know wants to stop smoking now is the time to get on board and get the help needed to quit smoking for good.” GRAMS TIS team will be offering prizes for those who achieve great results. To register to be part of Stoptober, visit the GRAMS TIS team at 60 Rifle Range Road Geraldton or call on 99566 555.
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“Additionally research indicates by making it to 28 days’ smoke-free, they are five times more likely to quit for good.” So far nearly a million people have signed up for Stoptober across the globe.
Mid West people who sign up for Stoptober will meet weekly with the TIS Officers to have their carbon monoxide levels measured. The weekly tracking of the poisons in their system at TIS sponsored morning teas or after hours’ sessions, will also enable participants to receive the extra encouragement to stay on track. The TIS Officers and other clinical health professionals will be present to discuss their progress and assist with planning and coping strategies. “We’ll be on hand to guide, encourage and help people during this difficult challenge,” said Leroy.
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Duyfken 2016 Hartog Exhibition Members of the public had a rare opportunity to interact with the Duyfken replica as it sailed into Geraldton Saturday 8th October 2016. As part of the Festivals on the Foreshore Programme, the floating museum has been specifically built to tell the compelling and relatively unknown story of European contact with Australia in the 1600s. Visitors interacted with sailing and navigational equipment used 400 years ago to traverse thousands of kilometres across the globe with great accuracy. The stopover in Geraldton was part of the Duyfken ’s 400th anniversary Dirk Hartog commemorative voyage and exhibition program that will see the ship undertake a 10 week, 1,000 kilometre journey along the Western Australian coast.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn had experience sailing on the vessel first hand as he was a crew member from the Dongara to Geraldton leg of the journey. “It was an honour to be chosen as one of seven locations that the Duyfken replica will be making port at during the voyage,” he said. “Being provided the opportunity to interact with the ship that played a pivotal role in mapping our coastline while catching a glimpse at some of the hard living conditions endured by those sailors is one that doesn’t happen often. “I highly encouraged anyone who was interested to book a ticket and take a tour of this floating piece of history.” The Duyfken sailed into the Geraldton Marina on Saturday 8 October and was open until 8pm. The vessel stayed in Geraldton until Friday 16 October with tours running every day. Once on board, you can begin
your journey of discovery via an audio guided tour. Visitors got to see, touched and interacted with the sailing and navigational technology of the early 1600s that enabled Dutch mariners to sail halfway around the world from The Netherlands to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. There was a Duyfken Open Day on Sunday 9 October which was the official welcome celebrations with the community invited to dress up as a pirate. The Duyfken is a replica of the Dutch trading ship that sailed from the Indonesian island of Banda in search of gold and trade opportunities in 1606. It was during this voyage that the ship discovered the northern coast of Australia, making Captain Willem Janszoon the first European to map and record Australia in history, and Dirk Hartog the first European to walk on Western Australian soil. For more information on the Duyfken, visit www.duyfken.com
Curtin gives Indigenous students opportunity to study Pre-Medicine studies in the past, but were still interested in health and medicine. “This is a significant milestone for CAS and will assist in growing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolling in mainstream health sciences courses. “The benefit for the community includes being able to produce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, as there is a need for an Indigenous health workforce to assist in Closing the Gap,” Professor Kickett said.
Professor Marion Kickett, Director of CAS
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students have the opportunity to enrol in the newly introduced Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Sciences Enabling Course at Curtin University. The course, run through the Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences and Curtin’s Medical School, will welcome the first set of students in Semester 1 2017 to enable more Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue higher education.
The Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Sciences Enabling Course is available to people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and offers alternative pathways into the new Medical School at Curtin University.
Each year YMAC holds Annual Regional Meetings (ARM) for the Yamatji and Pilbara regions. The ARM is an opportunity for YMAC members to meet with their Regional Committee and members of YMAC’s Executive Management Team to discuss YMAC’s operations and achievements of the past year. Yamatji members elect their Regional Committee members at their ARM. This year’s ARMs will be held on:
Pilbara: Saturday, 5 November 2016, JD Hardie Centre, South Hedland Yamatji: Saturday, 26 November 2016, Shire of Exmouth Hall, Exmouth Please arrive at 9.00 am for a 9.30 am start. Yamatji members elect their Regional Committee members at their ARM. Nomination and election of membership for Regional Committee are subject to certain criteria as per Rule Book which is stated in the ARM notice. All YMAC members are eligible and encouraged to attend their relevant ARM. Meeting notices have been sent to all members. Please contact your nearest YMAC office on 1300 7 12345 for more information on the ARMs. Membership is free and open to all Yamatji and Marlpa adults, regardless of where they live but their applications would need to be approved by the Board of Directors. Being a member of your claim group does not give you automatic membership of YMAC. For more information and to become a member go to www.ymac.org.au or contact your nearest YMAC office on 1300 7 12345.
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Professor Marion Kickett, Director of CAS, said the course will provide a culturally appropriate pathway that is suitable for students who haven’t completed ATAR
The current requirements by the Australian Government and health organisations to increase the number of Indigenous doctors and health professionals across the wider Australian health services industry has been identified as a major health initiative. Professor Jill Downie, Curtin’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, said the course will encourage and transition Indigenous students into these highly qualified areas of health and medicine. “The course will be in alignment with key national and university strategies to increase culturally appropriate and evidence-based health services to Indigenous people, and also to improve Indigenous Australians’ health outcomes,” Professor Downie said.
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Women’s Refuge handover True Recognition of Service to our community Chrysalis Support Services will be handed ownership of their properties in a proposal put forward by Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP. The Minister for Housing Hon Brendon Grylls MLA, recently made the announcement to transfer the three properties to Chrysalis Support Services (Chrysalis) at a celebratory event in Geraldton, thanking CEO Alison Adam,
along with members of the Board and staff. Mr Grylls said, “I would truly like to thank everyone from Chrysalis for providing services such as these in times of utmost need for people seeking compassion, care and support.” The properties are currently owned by the Housing Authority and leased to Chrysalis on a peppercorn lease. “The Housing Authority has considered the support that they have been able to give to Chrysalis over many years as fundamental to ensuring that women and children remain safe in our community,” Mr Grylls said. Mr Brown said, “Freehold title
will give Chrysalis security into the future, and provide them with an asset that will help them to meet their objectives in continuing to provide this vital community service.” The Housing Authority has supported Chrysalis with the provision of housing since 2010. The Chrysalis refuge provides safe, supported accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence, and at risk of homelessness. Chrysalis provide a variety of support services including helping young children with trauma associated with family and domestic violence.
Mr Brown said “I would also like to thank the previous Minister for Housing, Colin Holt who gave me his full support for the ownership transfer when I took the proposal to him some months ago, and I also thank Brendon for his commitment to see the ownership transfer through to completion.” “Chrysalis Support Services has also recently been able to undertake significant renovations to their women’s refuge centre due to a $123,277 grant from the Royalties for Regions funded Regional Grant Scheme, which I also happily supported.”
I would also like to thank the previous Minister for Housing, Colin Holt who gave me his full support for the ownership transfer L-R Anne Pekaar (Chair, Chrysalis), Alison Adam (CEO, Chrysalis), Minister Brendon Grylls, Paul Brown MP
Dr Stephen Hagan joins Batchelor Institute Indigenous Australians. His studies came to the conclusion that harsher sentences can be given due to a lack of judges’ lived experiences and the lack of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders in the higher levels of the justice system. He has also worked as an editor and currently manages the Supply Nation Certified First Nations Telegraph. Dr Hagan said that one of the things that drew him to working with Batchelor Institute was the desire to work in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the high representation of Indigenous people in staff. “I’m very keen on a workforce that has senior Indigenous people working in it and Batchelor Institute ticks all the boxes there.” “We do have a lot of good qualified Aboriginal people working here and that impresses me. Batchelor Institute has got all the right people”
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Kullilli Traditional Owner, leading academic, former diplomat, businessman and award winning author and filmmaker Dr Stephen Hagan has recently joined Batchelor Institute as the Senior Lecturer for Creative Industries.
Dr Hagan has made the move from Brisbane to Darwin and will be working across Batchelor Institute’s wide range of creative industries VET courses including visual arts and media. “If I can inspire students I come in contact with at Batchelor Institute to view success for our people, of gaining a trade certificate or graduating with a higher education diploma or degree as normal – as opposed to exceptional – I will be happy,” said Dr Hagan. “Because then they too can, in their new vocational pathway, pass on those strong positive messages to their children, family and friends.”
Dr Hagan brings with him years of experience as a researcher, media professional and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activist. His documentary Nigger Lovers follows Dr Hagan’s fight for the removal of an offensive sign at a Toowoomba sports ground, which led him to getting a 2003 ruling from the United Nations that agreed the offensive name should be changed. It is a story of enormous determination and persistence in the face of numerous challenges. He completed his doctorate this year, which explored judicial bias against
He looks forward to working with the team in creative industries and sees a lot of opportunities moving forward. “ I think it’s wonderful. I see young Aboriginal males and females from all parts of Australia who are getting involved. For instance, in radio broadcasting I met this young lady studying media who is from Kimberley, who runs her own radio show and does the administration. You see people wanting to enhance their skills, give knowledge back to their community, better themselves and provide better resources for their media stations” “We’ve got excellent lecturers here. The lecturing staff is first rate. Some of these teachers have had 20 to 30 years experience in senior media positions, so we are quite lucky to have them”
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Geraldton Regional Medical Aboriginal Service (GRAMS) Maga Barndi Unit seen a dramatic increase in school attendance for a group of high school students by involving them in the BLING girls group. The Balancing Learning Interest Engaging Girls, or BLING, comprises a group of lower high school students who come together to learn about, and enjoy the benefits of, exercise, friendships and healthy lifestyles. The group started in 2014 with just Year 8 students but, thanks to its popularity, the next year it went onto to also include Year 7 students and this year it increased again to cover Years 7, 8 and 9.
Since being part of the group, and the hard work put in by their mentors to improve confidence and provide a safe place the girls’, school attendance has skyrocketed from 18 percent attendance to more than 80 percent. And several participants have received A’s on their school reports. Rewards like going away on fun and educational camping trips are also a great reward. For the past 12 months the GRAMS Maga Barndi Unit (Social Services) has worked with the BLING girls. As well as encouraging their participation in dance and exercise, the team
educates the students on the destructive effects of drugs, alcohol and smoking and their impact on health, communities and families. They inform the students of available services in town and GRAMS’ Core of Life program, which educates about hygiene, STIs and safe sex. Together the close-knit group has enjoyed two camps - sandboarding and snorkelling in Jurien Bay and abseiling and horse riding in Kalbarri. The girls participate in boxercise classes and this year teamed with West Coast Dance to learn dance routines for a NAIDOC dance
performance. They took to the task with gusto, learning the routine in five weeks and feverishly practising their moves in preparation for a highly popular performance. In the process they are not only learning to live healthy lives, but forming solid friendships and embarking on positive lifestyles. “I’m so proud of this group of girls and all that they have achieved,” GRAMS Maga Barndi Unit, Youth Project Officer Danielle Sutton said. “They’ve been standout performers at several NAIDOC events, and also
really impressed by staying around after their performances to help out with the events including pack away and clean up.“Their enthusiasm won the hearts of the elders at the GRAMS Elders NAIDOC lunch in particular.“It’s amazing the results we can see by bringing young people together, providing activities they enjoy then standing back and watching them blossom. “For these girls the future has never look brighter – I couldn’t be happier for them.” For more information, please contact GRAMS CEO Deborah Woods on 9956 6555.
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and the Western Australian Museum present the world premier of ...
Adults and children alike will be spellbound by puppetry, masks and glow in the dark elements in Boodjar Kaatijin, the third instalment of the Kaatijin series.
Written and directed by Ian Wilkes, with an array of Australian animal characters played by Amy Smith, Rubeun Yorkshire and Aaron Wilkes, Boodjar Kaatijin (to understand land/earth) brings to life stories collected from our Noongar Elders.
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land was created. Through a collection of four stories based on Noongar knowledge and storytelling, audiences will learn about The First Sunrise; The Creation of Kings Park and How Join Koorlbardi, Weitj, Nyingarn the Kangaroo Got Its Colour; How and their koordah as they take the Echidna Got Its Spikes; and you on a wild adventure into The Creation of Wave Rock and traditional legends of how the the Stars.
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REFAP job seekers keen to help the community Story & photo courtesy of Tamara B @ ImpactMedia REFAP is committed to supporting the local community of Karratha and is looking for more opportunities to provide practical assistance. Karly Case, Activity Supervisor at REFAP, said job seekers from various REFAP groups are available to help not-for-profit organisations
in need. “Job seekers from our Admin, Manual Arts and Community Pride groups recently volunteered at the SAFE animal shelter headquarters in Karratha,” Karly said. “We were able to assist in a number of areas, including cleaning animal transport cages, yard clean-up and organising the storage shed. “The experience was a win-win for everyone – it enabled our job seekers to get out and about in the community, network and build relationships. “It was also pleasing to receive positive feedback from the volunteer staff at SAFE.”
SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) was founded in the Pilbara in 2003, and is Western Australia’s largest animal rescue and rehoming organisation using the foster care model. In addition to the Karratha branch where SAFE HQ is based, there are 10 branches located throughout WA, which rely largely on the assistance of volunteers. SAFE founder and CEO, Sue Hedley, was impressed by what the REFAP participants managed to achieve in just a couple of days. “They did a fantastic job indoors and an
Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Wajarri Employment Education and Training Fund 2016
Wajarri Drive Program SMC are asking for Wajarri Yamatji (WY) who are interested in gaining their drivers licence or HR licence to register their interest. SMC will assist with up to 50 log book hours with a qualified drive instructor. SMC will sponsor a limited number of WY to get their HR licence with a small financial contribution requested from the participant.
Yanburi Scholarship Program SMC are now asking for WY who are interested in applying for a Yanburi Scholarship to register their interest. Scholarships are available for WY studying the STEPs bridging course at the Geraldton Universities Centre. Additionally scholarships are available for any WY studying a higher education course at University level in Western Australia.
immaculate job in the garden. Several people have commented on how good it looks,” Sue said. “Our doors are always open to REFAP and we hope to build on our relationship in the future. There is always plenty of work to get done.” REFAP is also keen to continue to support the local community, aiming to provide assistance to a variety of not-for-profit organisations on a monthly basis.
If you are interested in registering your interest for either Yanburi, Wajarri Drive Program or if your organisation is interested in applying for sponsorship to deliver programs/ projects targeted at the Wajarri Yamatji community in relation to employment, education and training please contact SMC on communityrelations@smcl.com.au or call 08 9429 4888 for further information. Contact Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Ltd at: communityrelations@smcl.com.au
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Blue skies for the Aboriginal Community Family Fun Day The Aboriginal Community Family Fun Day on Wednesday 5 October at Champion Centre, Selville Grove was great success with this year theme being Moorditj Moort, Moorditj Culunga. Strong Family, Strong Children. For the third year running non for profit organisation Richmond Wellbeing and the City of Armadale teamed up for a day of interesting health and wellness information and engaging activities for the local community. Blue skies and warm weather brought many local families with children of all ages to the event. Activities for all ages were on offer with a free kangaroo sausage on arrival, music and entertainment and the annual Lindsay Culbong Cup race, where local elders throw off their shoes and compete against their peers. The day also had free health checks from mental health and drug service providers, which was also an opportunity for locals to build connections with the people they can turn to if they ever need. Richmond Wellbeing initiated the Family Fun Day as an opportunity to
celebrate Aboriginal culture and to help build strong relationships between Aboriginal community members and local mental health service providers. Adrian Munro, Executive Manager of Operations at Richmond Wellbeing said, “It was a fantastic day and the fantastic weather brought many families out to the event. We tool a holistic approach on getting mental wellness on the agenda for families and it worked really well.” “We believe that the Aboriginal community knows what services it needs and how we can best support them. This event provides us with the opportunity to listen to their views and ideas so that we can learn and grow as a service provider,” said Mr Munro. Richmond Wellbeing is a local notfor-profit
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National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, Co-Chairs Mr Rod Little and Dr Jackie Huggins would like to congratulate Mr Mick Gooda on his appointment as one of two Commissioners to head the royal commission into NT juvenile detention centres. National Congress is pleased to see that First Nations Peoples have representation into this enquiry. Co-Chair Jackie Huggins said, “This is a wise choice made by this government, they are finally starting to listen to our people, this is evident from the appointment of Mick Gooda an Aboriginal man from Central Queensland. “It also great to see that we have a balance of gender and racial expertise hopefully this will help ensure some equity in the investigations and the final report.” Margaret White AO was also appointed; Ms White was the first woman to be made a justice of the Queensland Supreme Court and also appeared in the Mabo versus Queensland case. Co-Chair Rod Little said that he is pleased to see that we have representation during this enquiry and looks forward to reading the final report due to be release at the end of March 2017. “I see this as the first step taken by this government in resetting the relationship with the First Peoples of Australia, hopefully, they will continue to listen and together we can work through some of the issues and concerns facing my people.” Mr Little said.
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Young People’s views to help Guide changes to Child Protection System Story courtesy of William Hayward Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer WA children and young people with experience of out-of-home care say having people they trust in their lives who listen and respond when they express concerns is crucial to their safety and wellbeing.
Lucy and Wayne McGinness were able to construct their dream home after receiving a home loan from IBA. ‘IBA’s support helped us get to the point where we could borrow the money to build our own home. It’s been an easy process with IBA; they really feel like family now’, Wayne said. In 2015–16, IBA financed 489 new home loans with a total value of $161.9 million of which 77 per cent were in regional or remote Australia. This new lending enabled almost 1,200 Indigenous Australians to enjoy the social and economic benefits of home ownership. Since its inception in 1975, IBA’s Indigenous Home Ownership Program has provided more than 17,000 home loans to Indigenous families. Indigenous Australians who would like to find out more about home ownership, and how IBA can assist, are encouraged to visit the website at iba.gov.au or contact an IBA home lending officer on 1800 107 107.
Some common barriers to speaking up identified in the report include a fear of not being believed, a lack of privacy, a fear of negative consequences, being let down before and not knowing how to. Children and young people emphasised having strong, stable, trusting relationships with case workers and carers is essential as these were the people with whom they most frequently shared their concerns. “While many children and young people reported having strong, positive relationships with their case workers and carers, many others
did not,” Mr Pettit said. “Working in this field is incredibly challenging but ensuring staff and carers have the time, skills and empathy to support and connect with children and young people in care is essential. “This consultation demonstrated that each child has their own unique set of circumstances and needs, and their best hope of a positive future is to ensure they have a voice in important decisions made about their lives. “With more than 4,500 WA children and young people now under the care of the State, there is growing urgency to ensure we have highly effective systems to support and protect the welfare of this important group. “It is essential that children and young people in care have every opportunity to raise any concerns they may have and this report can help ensure that the systems in place are responsive to their needs.”
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Children’s Commissioner Colin Pettit said the children and young people who participated in the consultation exhibited a striking and prevailing resilience despite the significant adversity they have experienced in their lives. “The views shared by the children and young people who took part in this project give us incredibly important information about how we can improve the systems and resources that enable them to raise concerns and access help,” Mr Pettit said.
Having a range of ways they can raise concerns, such as technology, mentors and independent people and agencies, are also important in their confidence and ability to speak out about their care. These findings are outlined in a report released today based on a landmark consultation with almost 100 WA children and young people with
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experience of out-of-home care. The report, Speaking Out About Raising Concerns in Care, is the culmination of a partnership between the Commissioner for Children and Young People, the Department for Child Protection and Family Support and CREATE Foundation aimed at providing children and young people in care a voice in current work to improve the state’s child protection system.
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Bond for life as students see the light at the end of the tunnel at GUC Two students who are set to graduate with a CQUniversity Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) have shown the enormous opportunities and achievements that are possible for Mid- West residents undertaking tertiary studies at GUC. “It feels surreal,” they both said almost simultaneously, when asked how they felt about the amazing achievement of reaching the end of their undergraduate studies. Rianna Pension (23 year old Aboriginal student) and Norisah Ajaran (mature aged student of Cocos Malay heritage) may have come from very different paths but they are now approaching the completion of a profound journey together
as they come out the other side as professional Early Childhood Educators. “Every year you do, you still feel like its tenthousand miles away,” Rianna explained in retrospect. On starting her final year she said to herself, “I’ve done this for four years, I can do this! (We) just couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and finally we’re here.” “You just have to pinch yourself and ask; is it really finishing ... are we really there?” Norisah continued, “4 years seems a long, long time, but it just went so fast.” Both high achieving students have been studying together for 5 years, having started in 2012 in CQUniversity’s STEPS Bridging program supported at GUC. “Thanks goodness for STEPS,” Rianna exclaimed. “If it wasn’t for STEPS we would’ve been struggling along the way,” Norisha added. “We wouldn’t be teachers,” continued Rianna.
“It was the best thing I did,” Norisah surmised. Through studying together at GUC the pair have developed a close relationship and formed a strong lifelong bond. “The relationship, Norisah and ,I” started Rianna, “Yeah, we’ve been through the whole thing together,” extended Norisah, “I’ve had Norisah from the start and I don’t ever want to leave her,” Rianna said. The pair are currently setting out on their last teaching practicum before graduating in the 4-year CQUniversity undergraduate course. GUC Director Natalie Nelmes chipped in sarcastically “You’d better get the same school then,” to which Rianna jokingly replied “we come as a team.” “I’m her Uni mum and I love her. The bond that we’ve shared in the class, with the rest of the class, is just something you can’t break,” Norisah concluded.
Rianna Pension, Tiambra Calvin (GUC Aboriginal Student Support Officer), Norisah Ajaran
Young teaching student Awarded Study trip to India Chloe Wilkinson, a GUC student in her second year of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) course will jet-set to India in January. Chloe has recently been awarded the opportunity to take part in an international service learning experience funded by the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan Student Mobility Grant scheme. The New Colombo Plan program is open to Australian university undergraduates up to 28 years of age. CQUniversity selected the Geraldton local as one of only 20 School of Education students nationwide – and the only WA student to undertake the 2017 program. The grant scheme is providing $3000 to go towards Chloe’s travel and accommodation expenses for the two-week study trip. “10 students will be going to Cambodia and 10 to India. In my application I selected both and was awarded the trip to India,” explained Chloe, “I’m so excited I can’t even begin to explain it! My grandfather migrated from India and I will be the first in my family to go back there.” The New Colombo Plan program has been designed to foster knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region in Australian students. The main focus of this trip will be to work with Indian teachers and
information and ideas about respective curriculums, pedagogies and cultures. “We will be going to the state of Gujurat and working with the Centre for Environment Education in the capital Ahmedabad,” Chloe said. “It is imperative that being a future educator I gain a comprehensive understanding of other cultures and how different people’s practices and beliefs impact communication, negotiation and problem solving. Being in a foreign country will allow me to consider the cultural differences and enable me to reflect on my own attitudes and beliefs.” The whirlwind study trip will also include a number of diverse and unique experiences and Chloe cannot contain her excitement at being awarded this opportunity. “We have so many cool activities planned for us, like field trips, workshops, lessons in Guratji, learning about the Indian caste system and going to Gandi’s Ashram and a kite flying festival.” Chloe will need to fundraise a further $2300 to cover costs of the travel not covered by the Grant scheme (including return travel to Sydney to get on the flight to India) and is seeking support from the Mid-West community. Donations can be made by contacting GUC on 9920 4400 or by emailing info@guc.edu.au
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I’m so excited I can’t even begin to explain it! My grandfather migrated from India and I will be the first in my family to go back there Chloe Wilkinson at GUC
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GUC student snapped up before graduation Local tertiary student Martin Sellar made such an impression on his teaching practicum that he has been snapped up and offered a 12 month contract – all before he has actually graduated. Martin, a current CQU Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) student at Geraldton Universities Centre is currently finishing the last part of his course – including a 6 week internship. By November, once Martin has completed his study requirements with CQUniversity and achieved provisional registration with the WA Teachers Registration Board he will join the profession as he takes up a full-time position teaching Science and Physics to Year 10-12 students at Geraldton Senior College (GSC). “I’m teaching the current year twelves, which is great, the school has provided me with a mentor, Gordon Anderson, who is the former head of Science, helping to guide me with these students who are about to undertake their final Year 12 exams,” Martin explained. Martin originally qualified and worked as an engineer, even tutoring engineering students at GUC, before commencing the one year Graduate Diploma. Geraldton Senior College Principal, Greg Kelly stated “For us to be able to access someone like Martin, with his wide range of skills, who has studied locally, is a very valuable and attractive proposition. We don’t have to go searching for staff from other universities; we can go straight to GUC, who are producing highly skilled and motivated teachers such as Martin.” After working on an outstanding and engaging out-of-school-hours STEM program at John Wilcock College, Martin introduced the highly successful Maths Grand Prix to GSC in Term 2 during his practicum. The program saw students designing, constructing and road testing hand- made miniature model cars. The intriguing activities being recorded and measured introduced a range of concepts and techniques within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics subject areas. “Good teachers within the STEM subject areas, such as Science and
Physics are highly sought after, particularly in regional areas, and Martin is highly skilled in these areas and much more. His rapport with students is a key to his early success,” said Mr Kelly. “GUC supports CQUniversity courses across the spectrum of education - early childhood, primary, and secondary. This year we are set to graduate 12 students as early childhood and primary school teachers and a further 10 from the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching as Secondary teachers. GUC is proud to be training highly skilled and competent graduates who are filling local professional teaching positions, building our community capacity and aspirations,” said GUC Director Natalie Nelmes. 2017 will be the last chance to undertake the one-year full-time course in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning. From 2018 it will be necessary to do the Master of Education program (a two-year course). Anyone with an undergraduate degree and relevant working experience with two identifiable subject areas in their academic transcript can apply for the course. Education (Secondary), a 4 year full-time course, for the first time at GUC. Students in this course choose a discipline teaching area from areas such as Accounting, Business, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Home Economics & Hospitality, Industrial Technology & Design, and, Mathematics. The CQU program also offers a unique opportunity for trade-to-teacher pathways. Students enrolling in discipline areas of Industrial Design and Technology or Home Economics and Hospitality can receive recognition of prior learning if they have previously completed a trade certificate, an Australian apprenticeship with teaching experience or 3-5 years trade work experience in the relevant industry. Anyone who is interested in any of the Education courses offered at GUC can contact the Centre on 9920 4400, info@guc.edu.au or read more on the www.guc.edu.au website.
Greg Kelly, Martin Sellar and Natalie Nelmes
We don’t have to go searching for staff from other universities; we can go straight to GUC, who are producing highly skilled and motivated teachers such as Martin
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