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Distinguished speakers:

John Fleming Deputy Principal(Junior School Teaching and Learning)Haileybury, VIC * (Pre-recorded)

Dr. Ruth Wallace DirectorSocial Partnerships in Learning Research ConsortiumCharles Darwin University& Representative forThe Dusseldorp Skills Forum

Kate Baxter Institute DirectorTAFE NSW Western Institute

Lenore DembskiPaperbark Woman

Associate Professor Kerry Fitzmaurice Associate Dean AcademicFaculty of Health SciencesLa Trobe University

David Kelly Indigenous Workforce Development Project OfficerLocal Government Association of the Northern Territory

Susan Ruffles PrincipalNarrandera Public School Department of Education and Training, NSW

Wendy Hornsby Media & Marketing ManagerSunshine Coast TAFE, QLD

Louise Ward IEP Indigenous Leaders Program, Program CoordinatorJob Futures

Catherine Hunter Director, Corporate CitizenshipKPMG

Anthony Paulson Manager Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural and Development Centre, NSW

Lloyd Hornsby Gawura Community Elder and Professional Artist Yuin Art, QLD

Progressive strategies for Indigenous education that are transforming student retention and performance

Holistic models of support for students and families during schooling and workforce transitioning

How to commence apprenticeships at school to fast-track employment pathways

Methods to increase employment opportunities by creating local economies

To Register ☎ 1300 316 882 1300 918 334 registration@criterionconferences.com www.indigeducation.com

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Workshop ADeveloping local workforces

Workshop BEngagement, retention & aspiration for sustainable pathways

Pre & Post-Conference Workshops

David Wirrpanda DirectorDavid Wirrpanda Foundation & former Professional Footballer for the West Coast Eagles

Noel Pearson DirectorCape York Institute for Policy and Leadership

Shane Williams Branch ManagerIndigenous Economic Strategies, Schooling and YouthDepartment of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations, QLD State Office

Renee Coffey Programmes DirectorAustralian Indigenous Education Foundation

Indigenous Education, Transitions & Employment

19th & 20th July 2011, Citigate Central, Sydney

2nd Annual

Empowering students & strengthening post-school pathways through holistic support

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Improving educational outcomes and sustainable employment pathways

“Take care of your children, take a job when you find one, create a safe environment, and send your kids to school.” (The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia, 2011).

However, effective education and sustainable employment can be much more complex and challenging for many Indigenous Australians who feel culturally isolated and unsupported in these areas.

Despite improvements in Indigenous literacy, education and employment the government is failing to meet 4 out of the 6 ‘Closing the Gap’ targets. These 4 focus on increasing Indigenous educational attainment and employment.

In acknowledging that the national priority of ‘Closing the Gap’ on living standards needs to be more than statements of intent, educational leaders are pushing for reform against age-old strategies for Indigenous education that simply do not work.

The 2nd Annual Indigenous Education, Transitions & Employment Conference will drive deeper into challenges associated with school attendance, student performance and effective transitioning into work or post-school study.

Offering a range of innovative and progressive strategies that move away from traditional models, you will be privy to some of the nation’s leading thinkers in education and employment, and their strategies tailored to Indigenous people.

Comprising a national forum of experts spanning the education, training, transitions and employment sectors you will take away the latest methods on how to improve Indigenous educational outcomes which translate to meaningful, sustainable employment.

Gain insights into:• How to increase engagement, motivation and

aspiration for sustainable post-school pathways• Flexible tertiary and vocational education and training

pathways to increase employability• Employers with long term Indigenous employment

frameworks• Mentoring and role model strategies that embed the

value of education and sustainable choices

To Register ☎ 1300 316 882 1300 918 334 registration@criterionconferences.com www.indigeducation.com

Who will attend?

Schools, TAFEs and universities

Education and training providers

Community services

Employers with

Indigenous recruitment programs

Indigenous organisations

Government

To registerfax back

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This conference is designed for:

Criterion is delighted to offer a select number of scholarships/free passes for community representatives to attend.

To apply, please email trease.clarke@criterionconferences.com

Endorsed by:

Media partners:

Who have responsibility for:• Education, training and skills development (all levels)• Transitions and pathway processes• Employment, recruitment and work cultures• Mentoring, role modelling and counselling• Youth work• Capacity building of Indigenous communities• Indigenous economic and business development

Day OneTuesday 19th July, 2011

Website: www.indigeducation.com

8:00 Registration, coffee & networking

8:30 Welcome to Country

Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council

8:40 Welcoming remarks from the Chair

Lenore Dembski Paperbark Woman Improving engagement, retention & performance 8:50 Understanding educational priorities for Indigenous

students & critical focus areas

• The national picture • A snapshot of current educational attainment and outcomes • Factors critical for engagement, aspiration and sustainable

pathway completion • Managing and reducing disengagement

Dr Ruth Wallace, Director, Social Partnerships in Learning Research Consortium

Charles Darwin University, & Representative for The Dusseldorp Skills Foundation

9:30 The 4 C’s of the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy: Class, Club, Culture & Community

• Realising policy goals which result in improving year 12 completion rates

• Literacy and numeracy – Closing the gap • Realising target goals of school readiness and attendance • Getting the teaching of literacy and numeracy right • Effective instruction of literacy and numeracy

Noel Pearson, Director Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership

10:30 Morning tea & networking

11:00 The Fleming Effective Teaching Model: Explicit Instruction

• The Bellfield Story – 10% Indigenous students • Improving curriculum delivery and Indigenous student

achievement • The Model in Action • Research, best practice, enhancing teacher capacity,

coaching, planning and documentation

John Fleming, Deputy Principal (Junior School Teaching and Learning)

Haileybury, VIC* (Pre-recorded session)

11:40 Strengthening educational values: Whole of community partnerships

• Basing case management approaches on relationships, trust and respect

• Making parental contact for positive not just negative reasons • Supporting parents and students by ‘filing the gaps’ during

school hours • Strengthening teaching methods and enhancing staff

cultural competencies • Increasing awareness of related services through

interagency approaches

Susan Ruffles, Principal Narrandera Public School

Department of Education and Training, NSW 12:20 Networking lunch

Transitioning & post-school pathway strategies

1:20 Widening Success: Facilitating sustainable futures for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander youth

• Supporting schooling expectations for children and young people, and their parent-care-givers and community members

• Driving specific school to work transition initiatives for sustainable economic participation

• Strengthening partnerships between schools, business, industry, government and key stakeholders

Shane Williams, Branch Manager, Indigenous Economic Strategies, Schooling and Youth

Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Queensland State Office

2:00 Quality education as the foundation for successful post-school transitions

• Recognising education is key to equality and productive careers

• Facilitating access to leading schools with proven results in Indigenous educational outcomes

• Strengthening pathway identification while students are at school

• Leveraging the skills and resources of corporate partners • Supporting student transition into tertiary studies and

meaningful careers

Renee Coffey, Programmes Director Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

2:40 Afternoon tea & networking

3:10 Reducing disengagement & strengthening post school pathway aspirations

• Strengthening self identity and motivation for sustainable pathways

• Developing linkages between family, community, government, police and students for supportive networks

• Delivering holistic services which strengthen communication skills including conflict management

Anthony Paulson, Manager Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural and Development Centre, NSW

3:50 Increasing respect & capacity for sustainable pathways: Holistic approaches to well-being

• Providing flexibility with mentoring programs to increase respect and choices

• Building rapport and increased school attendance via outside school activities

Lloyd Hornsby Gawura, Community Elder and Professional Artist

Yuin Art, QLD

4:30 Spotlight session

Delegates will have the opportunity to give a brief overview of their organisation and initiatives

5:00 Round Table discussion

Delegates will break into groups to discuss key challenges and focus areas addressed in day one

5:30 Close of day one

6:00 Complimentary networking dinner

All conference attendees and speakers are invited to join us for a complimentary networking dinner

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Day TwoWednesday 20th July, 2011

Early booking discounts apply – the earlier you book the more $$$ you save

8:00 Registration, coffee & networking

8:30 Welcoming remarks from the Chair

Lenore Dembski Paperbark Woman

Innovation with tertiary & vocational education & training

8:40 TAFE Western Reform for improved educational outcomes: Improving relationships & support with students and communities

• Listening to community • Realigning organisational commitment to Aboriginal

education • Aligning training to employment outcomes • Partnering with industries for training and employment

Kate Baxter, Institute Director TAFE NSW Western Institute

9:20 Linking education with employment: Developing localised education plans

• Developing links with elders and other representatives • Delivering skills sets that are recognised in qualifications

sought by employers • Marrying different skill sets with local employment

industries

Wendy Hornsby, Media and Marketing Manager Sunshine Coast TAFE, QLD

10:00 Morning tea & networking

10:40 Increasing sustainable tertiary pathways: Creating flexible & innovative courses

• Offering pilot diplomas bridging the gap on entry to tertiary study

• Providing multiple entry points for students to enter and transfer into courses

• Increasing opportunities to study from home through remote learning

• Extending Melbourne based courses to regional areas

Associate Professor Kerry Fitzmaurice, Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Health Sciences

La Trobe University

Employment strategies

11:20 Improving life choices post school: Encouraging workforce participation & career development

• The power of mentoring for student transitioning into the workforce

• Establishing strong links with communities, government and employers for sustainable employment pathways

• Working collaboratively with students for career development

David Wirrpanda, Director David Wirrpanda Foundation and former Professional Footballer for the West Coast Eagles

12:00 Networking lunch

1:00 Building on our strengths: Carrying the power of verbal communication in school into the workforce

• Illustrating how verbal tasks such as debating strengthen individual capacity in the workforce

• Using accredited TAFE courses to further strengthen communication skills

• Outlining how effective communication skills open employment opportunities

Lenore Dembski Paperbark Woman

1:40 Increasing engagement & skills acquisition for employment pathways: School based apprenticeships

• Providing skills acquisition and employment pathway support for remote areas

• Filling educational gaps with increased mentors and tutors • Equipping students with skills to develop local economies • Offering an array of apprenticeship courses for early

pathway identification

David Kelly Indigenous Workforce Development Project Officer

Local Government Association of the Northern Territory

2:20 Afternoon tea & networking

2:50 Supporting pathways to employment for Indigenous employees

• Identifying the barriers to Indigenous employment in your workplace

• The importance of partnering with key organisations to achieve success

• Supporting pathways at key points of intersection during the education journey

• Taking a long-term view – sustained commitment • Readying your workplace to embrace Indigenous employees

Catherine Hunter Director, Corporate Citizenship KPMG

3:30 Employment & succession planning for local businesses: Indigenous leadership development

• Partnering with RTOs and local businesses to place community members in roles

• Increasing the flexibility and cultural capability of RTOs • Emphasising the importance of client engagement and

problem identification • Strengthening support throughout training programs

Louise Ward IEP Indigenous Leaders Program, Program Coordinator

Job Futures

4:10 Round Table discussion

Delegates will break into groups to discuss key challenges and focus areas addressed in day two

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WorkshopsMonday 18th July, 2011Thursday 21st July, 2011

Register three delegates and bring a fourth for FREE!

Developing local workforces Pre conference Workshop A Monday 18th July, 2011 9:00am – 4:00pm

Increasing Year 10/12 educational attainment and transitional support into employment has increased sustainable pathways for Indigenous students. However, often graduates struggle to gain employment, even after year 12 completion due to shortages in available positions in their local area.

This workshop will illustrate a new state wide initiative that links skills training for students with service providers, thereby increasing local employment opportunities and community growth.

Participants will increase knowledge on how to:

• Develop and deliver skill sets required to fill local positions and industries

• Increase collaboration across local service delivery employers • Implement school based skills building programs for students

wishing to gain local employment • Access programs enabling employment across a variety of

industries• Develop networks between Government, RTO’s, Group Training

Authorities and CDEP providers• Develop supportive mechanisms through mentoring

processes• Increase staff and student retention working to gain or assist

with Indigenous employment • Implement literacy and numeracy programs to bridge

educational gaps

About your workshop leader

David Kelly Indigenous Workforce Development Project Officer Local Government Association of the Northern Territory

David is a Dunghutti man from Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

He was the Aboriginal Development Manager for the North Coast Institute of TAFE in NSW and then became the Regional Aboriginal Employment Consultant for the North Coast Public Sector where he developed recommendations for the North Coast Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

He was then appointed Coordinator Indigenous Employment and Training with the MacDonnell Shire Council in Alice Springs and is still in that substantive position today.

David is also on Secondment with the Local Government of the Northern Territory developing a Workforce Development Plan for remote Shires and Regional Councils in the NT.

Increasing engagement, retention & aspiration for sustainable pathwaysPost conference workshop B Thursday 21st July, 2011 9:00am – 4:00pm

The David Wirrpanda Foundation exists to improve the life outcomes of Indigenous children by promoting strong role models and healthy life choices. With a focus on increasing school retention of Indigenous students and encouraging further study or employment after school it has improved attendance rates and behaviours of many Indigenous students in schools it has worked with.

Mentoring by former West Coast Eagles footballer David Wirrpanda, Troy Cook, Bianca Franklin, Shannon McGuire and other Indigenous role models plays an important part in the Foundation’s work.

By attending this workshop you will learn how to:

• Develop a range of programs with holistic approaches to improving health, well-being, motivation and self-esteem

• Link role models with local community representatives for continued student engagement

• Make education attractive to Indigenous students including breaking down common barriers

• Reduce feuding amongst female Indigenous students

• Utilise Aboriginal engagement officers in schools

• Develop methods for effective wrap-around mentoring which improve literacy and numeracy

• Partner with TAFES and industries for sustainable post-school pathways development

About your workshop leader

Josie Janz Role Model and Program Manager Dare to Dream Girls Program at the David Wirrpanda Foundation

Josie Janz grew up in Derby in the North-West Kimberley. She is of Torres-Strait Islander decent and has played State representative netball and been a part of the Australian underage Talent Squads for the last 8 years, more recently representing the WestCoast Fever in the ANZ National Championships.

Josie received an academic scholarship to attend the Presbyterian Ladies’ College in Perth and following her high school studies received a netball scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport.

Delegate comments from the 2010 conference:

‘Congratulations on an inspiring, high quality and useful conference.’Steve Montgomery, CEO, Macarthur Workplace Learning Program

‘Thank you. This is definitely one of the better interstate conferences I have been involved with.’Ron Payne, Manager Koorie Programs, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, VIC

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