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The business of success
An Edith Cowan University researcher has completed his PhD thesis on the study of resilience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students.
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Achieving against the odds
Six women from Darwin Correctional Precinct successfully graduated in Certificate II Indigenous Environmental Health recently.
Study space helps student doctor
Originally a graduate of a Bachelor of Science, Lee Vocale lacked direction and wasn’t applying himself. It was his dad who got him back on track.
Experimenting with science
A new project developed by Edith Cowan University aims to encourage Indigenous students in Western Australia to pursue a career in science.
Barunga Festival: a chance for learning
As well as the Remote Schools Attendance Strategy, the Barunga Festival has been boosting school attendance in the top end.
Morrgul’s Kimberly moguls
A Kimberly-based Indigenous business development program is behind a new initiative providing advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Breaking the cycle at Mimili
There were many reasons that school attendance was dismal at Mimili, but with the implementation of a new strategy, changes are already evident.
Star student picks up TAFE Award
Samantha Mancuso won the award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year.
Indigenous Higher Education Centres
style=”BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: auto 0cm”>New South Wales Australian Catholic University Yalbalinga Indigenous Education Unit Charles Sturt University Indigenous Support Service Macquarie University – Warawara – Department of Indigenous StudiesSouthern Cross University Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian PeoplesUniversity of Newcastle Umulliko Indigenous Higher Education Research Centre Wollotuka School of Aboriginal StudiesUniversity of New England Oorala Centre […]
Dodson launches education campaign
Professor Mick Dodson has spoken about his passion to improve the education of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students during an emotional address to the National Press Club yesterday. The 2009 Australian of the Year promised to devote his one-year tenure to campaign for all Australian children to be “geared up and ready to go” for […]
Jacks road to success
His own life experiences are the inspiration for Jack Manning-Bancroft’s plans for maximising Indigenous student retention across the nation. There is a simple clarity and matter-of-factness about everything Jack Manning-Bancroft says and does that is at the heart of his youthful success. The son of Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft and actor/playwright Ned Manning was fortunate […]
Minister outlines new education measures
Principals across the Northern Territory have received a letter from Education Minister Marion Scrymgour outlining several new measures aimed at improving the states disturbing literacy and numeracy results. As part of the Ministers expectations for 2009, all schools must maintain at least 90 percent attendance rates. Other measures include a strengthening of “performance management processes” […]
Gov rolls out school attendance program
The Rudd government is hoping to boost school enrollment and attendance in some Indigenous communities by introducing a controversial new program linking school attendance to welfare quarantining. A trial of the program is being rolled out in the Northern Territory and will require parents on welfare from six remote Aboriginal communities to tell Centrelink where […]
Moving to her own beat
Shanaye Baxter loves boxing and playing the drums. Meet the new school captain of Queanbeyan high school. Shanaye Baxter has wanted to be school captain ever since starting high school. “I’ve always been one to stand up and do things,” she says. “I was school captain in primary school and I do lots of public […]
Leading from the Land
Indigenous rangers are on the frontline of environmental protection in some of our most remote regions. There is a school of thought that says leaders are made, not born, but David Claudie believes birthright based on land connection is central to Indigenous leadership. “My leadership comes from my great grandfather,” says the Kaanju man from […]
Murdoch University helps Indigenous students become vets
Murdoch University’s Waardong Professional Education Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students offers alternative entry for Indigenous people into Veterinary Science. There are currently nine students undertaking the program. To date, 12 students have graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Biology Degree and 10 have completed their final two years of clinical […]
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Tiger Town: New institute to boost skills for Indigenous youth
The Rudd Government are supporting Richmond Football Club’s development of a new education and training facility for young Indigenous people at Punt Road Oval in Melbourne The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced the Government’s contribution of $6.75 million toward the establishment of the Australian Institute for Indigenous Learning and Skills Development. The institute […]
The Right Start
Families and school “learning together” at Challis Students of the Kartajin Danjoo learning centre in Western Australia put their linguistic skills and vocal chords to the test recently, at the Challis Early Childhood Education Centre’s end of term assembly. Children as young as four performed Noongar language songs for their school and parents, finishing with […]
Top Teachers
Teachers are so important, and they deserve our recognition and our thanks for all their hard work. Last month, some very special teachers were presented with National Awards for Quality Schooling by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, the Hon Julia Gillard MP. These annual awards recognise and reward teachers, principals, and support […]
Indigenous health scholarships on offer
Royal College of Nursing, Australia is proud to act as the fund administrator for this scholarship scheme funded through the Department of Health and Ageing. The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold (‘Puggy’) Hunter’s significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and in his previous role as Chair of the National […]
Giving Something Back
AMA Indigenous Scholarship winner has her eye on community health. A medical student with a passion for improving health in remote communities has won the AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship for 2008. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, awarded the scholarship to Gemma Johnston, a medical student at the University of Western Australia, on Wednesday, May […]
Dreamtime Launch
Giving our kids a sporting chance. The Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Social Inclusion Julia Gillard has announced 11 new Sporting Chance Projects that will be commencing in 2008. Through the Sporting Chance program, the Government provides funding to projects which use sport as a way to improve the educational outcomes of […]
NT govt pledges 11 million to Indig education
One week into its election campaign, The Northern Territory government has promised $11.7 million over five years to employ 20 early childhood educators. NT Chief Minister Paul Henderson says he wants to boost Aboriginal literacy and numeracy and also wants the educators to improve health standards and “general wellbeing”. The NT heads to the polls […]
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