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ECHUCA-MOAMA

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT 2016

A HELPFUL GUIDE TO SELECTING AND APPLYING FOR EDUCATION, APPRENTICESHIPS & EMPLOYMENT.

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Opportunities. Career options. Support. A great place to start. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a career in the hospitality or club industry, look no further than Echuca-Moamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier entertainment venue. Moama Bowling Club.

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Moama Bowling Club partner with reputable Registered Training Organisations to conduct NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gaming (RCG) at the Club. Call or visit Customer Service for bookings and course time tables.

Moama Bowling Club offers careers in all facets of the club industry including Administration, Marketing, Sports, Gaming, Food & Beverage, Functions, Maintenance and much more. Moama Bowling Club are an employer of choice encouraging an excellent work/life balance.

We offer apprenticeships and traineeships in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Greenkeeping, Sports & Recreation, Administration and much much more. These traineeships offer unique and exciting opportunities in a world class environment. Earn while you learn.

For all employment and training details FreeCall 1800 806 777 or visit www.moamabowlingclub.com.au 6 Shaw Street, Moama NSW 2731 ABN 58001046939

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Learn and develop. Moama Bowling Club is an award winning multipurpose dining, conference, entertainment and sporting venue with a proven track record in offering outstanding hospitality career opportunities for its workplace. Deliberate focus and attention is placed on attracting talented people into the Moama Bowling Club fold and on ensuring they are afforded every opportunity to reach their true potential. The Learning, Innovation and Development program was initiated by the club in 2010 as a training model designed to foster a culture of life-long learning, growth and opportunity – and the results have been remarkable. Moama Bowling Club’s Learning, Innovation and Development program is supported through partnerships with Wodonga Tafe and Riverina Tafe – two registered training organisations that are highly regarded for their hospitality credentials. The partnership ensures participants receive flexible training in a wide range of settings

including on the job, in the classroom and through study tours of the Melbourne food and wine scene, The Good Food and Wine Show and Yarra Valley wine region.

Innovation and Development program is to support trainees to work their way through each certificate and to ultimately become future leaders of the club.

Moama Bowling Club also utilises other training organisations such as MDTA, Barrington’s, CUB and Surf Lifesaving for a range of professional and personal development courses which include self-protection/defence training and practical armed robbery.

It is a unique training model in which participants can study, learn on the job and earn an income at the same time. Moama Bowling Club offers traineeship positions in commercial cookery, hospitality, administration, green keeping and sports and recreation all year round.

As part of the program, trainees are also invited to participate in networking events run by the Murray Business Network where they have been exposed to top-level guest speakers including Jodie Fox, Michael McQuinn, Stacey Currie and Barnaby Howarth.

Application forms are available from the Customer Service desk or online at www. moamabowlingclub.com.au and enquiries can be made to the Employee Relations department on 1800 806 777.

Trainees also undertake etiquette sessions with one of Australia’s most recognized and respected etiquette experts to help them improve the impression they create at work functions, business meetings and external events. The overarching goal of the Learning,

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WELCOME! Once your secondary school years finish a whole new world awaits you, as you head into the next stage of your life. Is it employment, an apprenticeship that you are seeking, or are you looking to further your education at university or TAFE? Whatever you are thinking the Careers, Education and Employment Magazine may just have that little bit of information you are looking for. In this issue we look at two girls, two different paths but the same job- proof that if you work hard and have a goal anything is possible. All it takes is a bit of good old fashioned dedication and determination. While we are on the subject of employment it pays to know all your options. The same goes for courses whether they are university or TAFE. Doing your homework and knowing exactly what your course requirements are can save you time, and money, especially if you know exactly what it is you aspire to be. Never underestimate the value of information and with just a few clicks of the keyboard, that is all there ready and waiting for you. Don’t be afraid to talk people either.

Knowledge is king and you can never have too much information especially when it comes to something as important as your future and always remember if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Sophie Baldwin, Editor

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Rome wasn’t built in a day and that is certainly true when it comes to achieving your dream job Some people head off to university to earn a degree while others prefer to step right into the workforce and earn money. But at the end of the day it doesn’t matter how you get there, just as long as you do. At the Riverine Herald we have two young journalists, both doing what they love but both having taken different paths — to get there — one completed a three-year cadetship, the other a three-year degree. While their paths may have been different there is no denying both girls have worked hard and made sacrifices to get to where they are today. Tyla Harrington always wanted to be a journalist. When she left school in 2011 she was offered a first-year cadetship with the Pastoral Times at Deniliquin in southern NSW. While Echuca was always her favoured place to work she was happy to take the job at Deni because she knew it would be a stepping stone for her in the future. She put the hard yards in for three years — low pay and 100 minutes of travel (dodging kangaroos) every day. But her early sacrifices have brought her to where she is today, and into a role she loves, as Digital Editor for the Riverine Herald. Tyla was also the founding editor for the women’s magazine Bella, which has just released its third issue. An avid writer, she also contributes to every edition of the Riv, including covering Campaspe Shire. Tyla’s success was confirmed on the national stage recently when she was named a winner in the B&T 30 under 30 communications and marketing awards. At 22 she was the youngest winner — and the only one from a regional paper. And yet when she first started, experiences like this were probably something she would have only ever dreamt of — Tyla is living proof if you work hard you can achieve your goals. “All I wanted to be when I left school was a journalist. I love writing and I was desperate to get started so I took an opportunity that was

presented to me and now here I am, five years later, doing what I love,” Tyla said. “Journalism is a fantastic career and it can lead you to so many different places. It is interesting, demanding and you get to meet some great people. “It has been hard work at times but if you really want to achieve you have to start somewhere and remember it may not be where you want initially, but it doesn’t have to be forever.” Lana Murphy completed a Bachelor of Communication (journalism) at RMIT in Melbourne and is currently employed as a Level One journalist at the Riv. Driven, passionate and dramatic, Lana is hoping to end up in broadcast media as an investigative journalist. Her dream job would be working for 60 Minutes or 4 Corners, but for now she is content to learn all she can from her time in print media. It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Lana to get where she has today. She has worked hard and like Tyla made the most out of any opportunities that have come her away. She has had to deal with the disappointment of not achieving the ATAR she needed to get into the university course she wanted. “I didn’t achieve the marks I needed so I worked hard establishing a portfolio. I did a lot of work for free and spent a lot of time building up a bank of work, including published stories and a blog. “I ended up getting an interview and being accepted into both my dream courses — Charles Sturt University in Bathurst and RMIT in Melbourne,” Lana said. She chose RMIT. “It was an amazing hands-on course. It gave us graduates so much experience and helped set us up with many great skills.

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Lana Murphy

“In the final year we had to do two internships but I ended up doing 16 because that’s what the passionate students did and it paid off when it came time to find a job.” Lana graduated in 2014, took a couple of months off to gather her thoughts and then began the process of finding employment. Choosing a role at a country paper has given her independent experience and allowed her to improve her self-management skills. She also gets to express her dramatic personality daily in front of her fellow journalists and in front of the camera when she helps out with the news video on line. If Lana was to hand out any advice to young people passionate about choosing a career it would be work hard and make the most out of any opportunity that comes your way. “If there was a chance I could do something extra I always did and I wasn’t afraid to question people or push myself out of my comfort zone.”

Tyla Harrington

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Food for thought It is quite common for people especially students to forget the importance of a good diet and the benefits it can have, not only on your brain but for overall health. Foods rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins and minerals provide energy and aid in memory retention and protection against brain diseases. Avocado is one of the healthiest fruits you can consume. Containing vitamin K and folate, they help prevent blood clots in the brain and improve memory and concentration. They are also rich in vitamin B and C. Beets are a nutritious root vegetable full of natural nitrates that boost blood flow to the brain and help with mental performance. Blueberries are high in antioxidants and are full of vitamin C, K, fibre and gallic acid. They are especially good at protecting brains from degeneration and stress. Bone broth is the ultimate food for healing your gut and brain. This ancient food is full of health benefits and helps boost your immune system. Broccoli is one of the best brain foods around thanks to high levels of vitamin K and choline, it will help keep your memory sharp.

Celery has high levels of antioxidants and polysaccharides. It acts as a natural antiinflammatory, is nutrient dense and a great snack option especially if you’re looking to lose weight. Coconut Oil works as a natural anti-inflammatory and helps reduce memory loss as you age. Dark Chocolate is full of flavours which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the brain and heart (chocolate you see on supermarket shelves is highly processed, but the darker the chocolate, the better it is.) Extra virgin olive oil is a true brain food because of the powerful antioxidant polyphenol. It improves learning, memory and fights against ADDL’s — proteins that are toxic to the brain and induce Alzheimer’s. Leafy greens like kale, Swiss chard and

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romaine lettuce can help keep dementia at bay. Loaded with vitamins A and K they help fight inflammation and keep bones strong. Salmon is nutritious and one of the most brain food-friendly foods out there. It is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which keep your brain running smoothly goodbye brain fog and hello memory improvement. Turmeric boosts antioxidant levels and keeps your immune system healthy while improving your brain’s oxygen intake. It keeps you alert and able to process information. Walnuts can keep you from going nuts. Just munching on a few a day can improve your cognitive health. Their high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals also improve mental alertness. The vitamin E in the nuts can also help ward off Alzheimer’s.

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Study your way to success There are a million study tips that can be found online. The key to a successful study habit is to work out what works well for you and stick with it. Patience and persistence will go a long way toward achieving your goals if you can combine it with some regular exercise and healthy eating habits. STUDY TIPS • Study for 30-90 minutes at a time and focus on a specific task. Set a timer if that helps.

• If you have an exam coming up use previous exam papers.

• Organise your study notes clearly and plan your revision so it is clear what you should be learning and when.

• Sit in your local library when prepping or studying for exams, it’s amazing how much better you study in this environment.

• Breaking up a big assignment into smaller sections will make the task seem more manageable.

• Use your phone to record voice memos, play on repeat during sleep.

• Take a break and reward yourself with a treat when the job is done.

• Make a glossary of terms you don’t understand and write them in your own words.

• Sit at a desk, your bed should be reserved for sleep only. • Study with books and avoid computer usage where possible.

• Use colour codes to break down topics, use markers and post it notes to group relevant information, it will help you memorise everything faster.

• Always reference as you go.

• Keep a notebook with you so when inspiration

• Turn off your phone while studying.

finds you, you can write it down. • Brainstorm with classmates to cover more ground, two heads are often better than one. • Good lighting increases productivity, don’t study under dark and dingy light. • Don’t ever underestimate the power of sleep and always make sure you get enough. • Eat healthy food that fuels your brain. Foods like apples, walnuts and blueberries can improve your ability to focus, retain information and remain mentally alert. • Use mind maps to visualise topics, improve memory and prioritise information.

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE, BALLARAT

St Patrick’s College is building a new boarding precinct to cater for boys from around Australia.

Building a new boarding future St Patrick’s College, Ballarat is rebuilding its boarding facilities with the construction of a new $3.9 m custom-built boarding precinct. The College, which occupies an 11-hectare site in the middle of the historic goldfields city, has a boarding history stretching back to its foundation in 1893 and has long been home to boys from across Victoria and around Australia. In 2016 St Patrick’s has more than 1400 day and boarding students enrolled but is now looking at ways it can increase and improve its offering to boarding students. Headmaster John Crowley, in his second year at St Patrick’s, said the planned construction of a new boarding precinct will provide state-of-theart accommodation for up to 100 boys from Year 7 to Year 12. The new boarding precinct will feature a new kitchen, laundry and dining area, separate indoor study and recreational areas for boys, spacious new bedrooms and bathrooms, an outdoor recreational courtyard and refurbished accommodation for staff.

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Packing for university It can be daunting heading off into the wide world of university. Of course you take with you your clothes and books but what other things do you need? It of course depends on whether you are staying on campus, moving in with friends or living with relatives. Is there someone you can talk to who has done it before you, can they offer you any great tips? Consider purchasing a small fridge. Not only will

it keep your snacks and drinks cool, it can also double as a bedside table. If you are living on campus, your room will most likely be small so pack accordingly. There will probably not be room for mountains of clothes, but remember to pack a few essentials including clothes for those endless social functions you will most likely attend. You will accumulate belongings so start out light in the first place.

• Desk lamp • Diary/planner • Folders/pads/pens • Passport and driver’s license • Discount and travel cards • Exam certificates

• Address book – phone numbers and emails • Toiletries • Computer • Bedding • Books • Photos

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ COLLEGE, MELBOURNE

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne is proud to announce the single most significant development in the history of the school — our new Performing Arts Centre. Currently under construction, this new centre will be completed by the end of 2016 and usher in a new era of musical and theatrical performance at PLC and create a new cultural heart for the College.

PLC Boarding Scholarships PLC offers an outstanding education where girls experience amazing opportunities and graduate as confident young women with lifelong friendships and the values and mindset to make a difference in their world. PLC is offering Boarding Scholarships for entry in Years 7 to 11, for 2017 and beyond. For more information please contact the Registrar. VCE | IB | Boarding | www.plc.vic.edu.au | 9805 7863

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The new centre will house performance spaces that combine state-ofthe-art design with leading acoustic technology that will revolutionise the way theatre and music are showcased at PLC. Encompassing three levels of sweeping design and light-filled spaces, the rehearsal and formal performance spaces have been designed to optimise the girls’ artistic talents, with the signature piece being the 550 seat performance auditorium. Finished in wood panelling designed for perfect acoustic resonance, this performance space will bring out the very best of our students’ abilities. For girls interested in music and theatre, it is an incredibly exciting development and we encourage families who have daughters interested in the performing arts to visit PLC and see the building in action. For boarding families, PLC offers extensive scholarship opportunities for 2017 and beyond including music, general excellence and academic scholarships. For more information please contact the Registrar directly on 9805 5811.

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, ECHUCA

A Place to Grow… Students at St Joseph’s College have the best of both worlds — an engaging, modern Catholic learning community in a setting of historical and cultural significance. Having just celebrated our 130th birthday, students know that St Joseph’s College holds a special place in the hearts and minds of our local community. In our beautiful heritage buildings, students look forward to courses that meet their needs, expand their horizons and give them every opportunity to make the most of the gifts and talents with which they have been blessed. These courses offer students every possibility in terms of tapping into their passions, and especially the people and courses that can bring their dreams to life.

With VCE, VET and VCAL as options, all senior school pathways are open for our students. Our College community is proud of the amazing achievements of our Alumni, who are trailblazing great careers all around the world! Pastoral care begins with the individual, and emphasizes the role we each play in building a community that is kind, caring and focused on growing everyone into the best person they can possibly be. Parents share in the educational and pastoral events of the College, and with 24/7 online access to their son’s/daughter’s progress, they feel encouraged to get involved in their child’s education in a myriad of ways.

A Healthy Start It’s hard to miss the building at the front of the St Joseph’s campus. Named the ‘Oak Centre’ in tribute to the historic oak tree it sits alongside, the building houses a gymnasium, state of the art music centre, three modern classrooms and an Allied Health Trade Skills centre, featuring a threebed teaching ward. The Allied Health Course provides a unique opportunity for our students to prepare for a career in the health industry. Supported by Echuca Regional Health and GOTAFE, students can undertake courses that will assist in early entry to

many university degrees. Many of our graduates have already begun further study in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedics and even Dentistry. The facility offers students fantastic opportunities to begin their studies in this important field, including a specific set of training resources to build their skills for uniquely rural situations. A current student advises: “I’m preparing for my future and I know my impending university will support me, based on the units I complete here.’

St Joseph’s College Echuca Challenging students to be creative and critical learners who act with strength and kindliness in the Gospel tradition. Families of all faith traditions welcome. Enrolment details are located on our website: www.sje.vic.edu.au – Enrolments

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Former student heads back to Beacon The Beacon Foundation has helped guide many Year 10 school students through the unfamiliar territory of training, employment and tertiary education. Hundreds of school students have benefitted from the knowledge imparted across the program. Former St Joseph’s College student Amy Lyon is working in a career she loves as a building designer and she contributes a large part of her success today, to her involvement in the foundation way back in 2006. Attending the foundation as part of her careers curriculum was a pivotal moment in her life. “My involvement in the foundation definitely helped me get to where I am today. I attended the careers day and Janita Norman from REALM Building Design did a presentation, I listened to her speak, visited her stall and decided that I was going to work towards that career path.

I did and now I get to do awesome stuff every day,” Amy said. Amy attended BRIT Tafe and received her Advanced Diploma of Building Design (architecture). She worked part time for two years at an architecture firm until she got back in contact with Janita — she has come full circle and is now employed by the woman who so inspired her back in 2006. “I used to be very shy but attending the mock interviews (which are part of the program) gave me confidence in myself and confidence to go out and chase what I wanted.”

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Amy was so impressed by the role the Beacon Foundation has had in her life, she has returned as a board member to help the next generation of students make their way through the program. “The board works hard to keep things relevant and beneficial for the students and the community. It is an ongoing process but the three secondary schools in Echuca-Moama have really embraced it and made it part of their careers curriculum.” Amy said the board is moving towards changing the age students attend from year ten, back to year nine.

“We would like to get the students a bit earlier so we can help them sooner, especially when it comes to work experience. You can tell the students who have come through the program because they interview and present themselves so much better.” Molly Bruns from Moama Anglican Grammar School participated in the Beacon Foundation this year as part of her curriculum and she has found the process to be very rewarding. “It has been really good and has helped me a lot,” Molly said. She attended the careers day and found the information she received to be very helpful.

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“I want to be a police woman when I leave school so hearing Bernie Cowley talk about her job and experiences in the force at the police stand was great for me. “There was also some really good information at some of the other stands too and I think something like the Beacon Foundation is really helpful for kids at school.”

I used to be very shy but attending the mock interviews (which are part of the program) gave me confidence in myself and confidence to go out and chase what I wanted.

This year the Echuca-Moama Foundation celebrated 15 years of helping students in the area. Local co-ordinator Cheryl Sweeney said the foundation has been instrumental in encouraging over 5000 high school aged Echuca-Moama students to think about their future career, experience the workplace and develop the skills needed for their next stage of life. “I have been involved in the foundation for three years and time and time again I have witnessed the positive outcomes of this program. I have seen students benefit from the real life experiences the program generates as they gain information on different careers and I have seen some real light bulb moments,” Ms Sweeney said. “Working with the Beacon leaders is empowering and to see the kids develop confidence, public speaking and leadership skills over the years, is very rewarding.” Ms Sweeney said the Echuca-Moama foundation is proud to acknowledge that in its 15 years of operation, 99 per cent of students have completed the program.

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The Beacon Foundation was originally established in Tasmania in 1988 and has grown into a national not for profit organisation, focusing on disadvantaged communities and areas of high youth disengagement and unemployment. It focuses on assisting and inspiring high school students to think about their career choices while ensuring they receive relevant information about all aspects of employment including apprenticeships, traineeships and university degrees. This program has had a positive effect on school retention rates by teaching real life skills and preparing students for the workplace. Australia wide it will assist over 15,000 young Australians from 120 schools and communities.

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GOTAFE

Flexible pathways open opportunities Work hard to achieve your dream, the message GOTAFE graduate Mary Mallari would like to pass onto future students. Ms Mallari dreamed of going to university to pursue a career in accounting, but due to her Australian citizenship status she was forced to change her plans. “Instead of going straight to university, I had two options a. take a gap year or b. take a course with TAFE; I chose the second option. It wasn’t an easy decision, I was in tears because my initial plans didn’t work out as expected, but I was wrong, the opportunity to study at GOTAFE was the best decision I’ve ever made,” explained Ms Mallari, who went on to complete both the Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40615) and Diploma of Accounting (FNS50215) within the one year. “The best thing about studying at GOTAFE is having a chance for self-progress. The welcoming environment was great and knowing everyone’s on the same page was a great motivating factor. Also having the experience to study at our own pace was quite favourable for me. “My trainer Ross invited me to participate in an

interview and I was lucky enough to be employed as a junior accountant at MB+M Group. It was the best experience ever and I’m forever grateful. I’m still happily working with them while studying a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) part-time at La Trobe University.”

number of partnerships with some of Victoria’s largest universities. University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Victoria University, Charles Sturt University, Federation University and La Trobe University are all key partners providing students with an alternative to direct entry.

GOTAFE offers hundreds of nationally recognised courses, providing students with practical hands-on skills, designed to allow students to follow their passion and increase their employability.

With many courses taking enrolments mid-year and rolling enrolments all year, there has never been a better time to start studying with GOTAFE. For a full list of available courses visit gotafe.vic.edu.au or phone 1300 GOTAFE (468 233).

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All-round excellence Boarding vacancies are available in Years 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 for 2017. To arrange a personal appointment to discuss what Assumption College email registrar@assumption.vic.edu.au

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A Catholic Coeducational 7 to 12 Day and Boarding School in the Marist Tradition & EMPLOYMENT 2016 20 CAREERS, EDUCATION

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can offer your family please contact Bernie Jephson on 5782 1422 or