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MINING CAREERS CREATED FOR RESIDENTS IN THE BARKLEY REGIONMining careers for Indigenous people in the Barkley Region continue to grow with the completion of Tennant Creek’s fourth “Introduction to mining course.”

Students concluded the course on 20 May, 2011 which was celebrated at a graduation ceremony and BBQ held on Tennant Creek campus.

Mr Alan Brown, the Human Resources (HR) manager for OM Manganese (Bootu Creek) was busy recruiting graduates from the course and said the ongoing support from various mining companies such as OM Manganese continues to enhance the reputation of this course and is a stepping stone for students into mining and allied industries.

Graduate, Simon Johnston said, “I enrolled in the course to improve my chances of gaining a job in the mining industry and to sharpen up my existing work skills so that I had a wider choice of employment options”.

He also went on to say that he found the course to be interesting and relevant to his needs and he was surprised how much it helped him to improve his existing skills and how easy going and professional his VET Lecturer Warren Corrick was.

Simon said the work experience component of the course allowed him to gain ‘hands on’ skills with Westgold Resources, “It was certainly interesting and had its own set of challenges caused by the prolonged and record Wet Season in the Barkly.You don’t expect to be paddling canoes down flooded desert tracks delivering supplies to stranded mine workers, or preparing helipads out in the flooded bush to let the chopper land to pick up staff and supplies”.

Our location is certainly unique and we experienced both what the wet and dry season have to offer with flooding and bush fires. It was a very strange but exciting experience, Simon explained.

When asked whether he would recommend this course to others he said “definitely, there’s nothing wrong with learning new skills and you’re never too old to learn”.

Simon’s ambitions for the future are to look after his family and perhaps one day return to the Gulf country and use his skills to set up a family business.

Simon is one of 15 students who have successfully completed the Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure, Work Preparation, Northern Territory (NT) White Card, Learning Support Module 6, and First Aid training.

THIS ISSUEStaff Profile 2

CDU Important Dates 3

Traineeship, Cadetship and 4

Graduate Opportunities

Ecological Society Conference 6

2011 CDU VC Cadet 7

Alice Springs Prize Giving and 8

Scholarship Presentation

Library Chatter 9

How We Can Help You 10

OIAS Special Initiatives 11

Our Staffing Team 12 Contact Us 13

ISSUE 33 | May | June 2011

STAFF PROFILE — JEFF SMITH

Please let me take a few minutes to introduce myself.My name is Jeffrey Peter Smith, aged 55 years, and I was born at a sheep station in western Queensland called Devonshire Downs (well that is what it says on my birth certificate). I am married to Marilyn, with four children and four grandchildren.

My parents have both passed on. I am the second of eight children. Dad was the caretaker of Devonshire Downs when I was born and mum was cooking, probably at Isis Downs in the fifties at around this time.

I had a lot to do with my grandparents who worked on stations most of their lives including Isis and Portland Downs to name a few. I remember as a young child, travelling to many stations as mum was still working up until I left school in 1971. At this time she was employed by Vestys at Fitzroy Vale, and other locations owned by various companies, such as Waverly and Glen Prairie near St Lawrence.

I knew at this time that station life was for me. Then came the slump in this industry in the mid 70’s which saw me take on employment on the government railways, and I relocated several times.

1978, found Marilyn and myself in Darwin with one child, and I was working for the Education Department at Kormilda College. I held the position of Social Development Officer (house parent). We had three more children in the Top End. In 1982, I took on employment with Transport and Works as a Bus Operator and held this position until 1985.

Around this time we purchased a home in Queensland and moved back to Rockhampton. The next 11 years were

spent supporting our children and going to sports grounds and participating in every activity our children attended.We also purchased a few yarraman and educated our kids on the basics of horse care.

Change was in the wind, however, and then came the big move to the Kimberley, in fact Kununurra. It was 1996 and the start of the sugar industry. Both Marilyn and I were following our careers with Centrelink which led us to the west. Three of our children and the dog relocated with us, however, along the way, we dropped one of our boys at Biloela. He worked for two years and then enrolled in Agriculture College at Clair in North Queensland. He then moved to Mount Isa where he lived for seven years.

Over the next 13 years we experienced exciting times as a family. There was plenty of work for both Marilyn and myself. We met new people, acquired some livestock, lived life and welcomed our first grandchild in May 2000.

In 2001, I gained employment with TAFE WA as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO). During this time, I approached my line manger about rural training. In 2003, I became a student with the Northern Territory University (NTU). The following seven years through my employment and further training undertaken from Broome, I gained my Diploma in Agriculture in 2010. With my qualifications, I now hold a lecturing position with CDU Katherine campus (Rural) and at present am on a fixed term contract.

Well, that wasn’t a long drawn out life experience now, was it? Oh, did I mention the Gibb River road training?

STUDENT CONTRIBUTION COLUMNIf you would like to write an article, story or submit a student profile relevant to your study experience at CDU, here is your opportunity.

For more information contact the Indigenous Academic Support Lecturer in your region or simply email [email protected]


2011 CDU IMPORTANT DATESSEMESTER DATES Teaching commences: Semester 2, 18 July 2011 Semester 3, 1 September 2011Summer Semester, 7 November 2011 CENSUS DATES Semester 2, 31 August 2011 Semester 3, 7 October 2011Summer Semester, 9 December 2011 SEMESTER BREAKSemester 2, 5 — 9 September 2011Semester 3, Not applicable Summer Semester, 19 December 2011 to2 January 2012 TEACHING ENDS Semester 2, 14 October 2011Semester 3, 16 December 2011* Summer Semester, 10 February 2012 REVISIONSemester 2, 17 — 21 October 2011Semester 3, Not applicable Summer Semester, 13 — 17 February 2012 EXAM PERIOD Semester 2, 24 October — 4 November 2011Semester 3, Not applicable Summer Semester, 20 — 24 February 2012

STUDY PERIOD 1 — 4Teaching commences: Study Period 2, 30 May 2011Study Period 3, 29 August 2011Study Period 4, 28 November 2011

CENSUS DATE Study Period 2, 20 June 2011Study Period 3, 19 September 2011Study Period 4, 9 December 2011

STUDY PERIOD 1 — 4TEACHING ENDS Study Period 2, 26 August 2011Study Period 3, 25 November 2011Study Period 4, 24 February 2012 Exam period

*Teaching end date for units with a centrally organised end of semester examination. Some units are offered in intensive mode and may start after 1 September 2011 and complete any time before 31 December 2011.

Charles Darwin University’s Orientation will help you find your way around campus and introduce you to your course. You can meet staff, other students and find out what services are available to you. Don’t miss out on all the essential information, and lots of fun!

Alice Springs campusWednesday, 19 July 2011: all students (including International students)

Casuarina campusWednesday, 13 July 2011: all students (including International students)

Thursday, 14 July 2011: International students only

For program details and more information log onto http://www.cdu.edu.au/orientation/

Note: If you are an external student or unable to attend Orientation, learn more about Getting Started at CDU at http://www.cdu.edu.au/gettingstarted/


TRAINEESHIP, CADETSHIP AND GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE (APS) INDIGENOUS TRAINEESHIPSNOW OPEN

APS Indigenous Traineeships are designed to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the right skills and knowledge to commence a career in Government. It combines paid work with a structured training and development program.

This provides a combination of work and study and a nationally recognised qualification In Government at the Certificate III or IV level. There will be opportunity to work with, and learn from, people with diverse experience and skills.

There is access to mentors, support networks of Indigenous staff including past and present trainees and an offer of ongoing employment on successful completion of the program. Salary is dependent on age, time out of school and vary between departments, but generally start from $30,000 per annum.

Applications for the APS Indigenous Traineeships opened on the 27th May 2011. If you would like to know more or if someone you know may be interested in a Traineeship, look at a career in the APS.

Contact the Indigenous Employment Team on telephone 1300 656 009 or email [email protected]

KINETIC IT — INDIGENOUS CADETSHIP

Kinetic IT is a vibrant, innovative and successful Australian owned ITC company. We are recognised market leaders in the delivery of high quality IT services in large government and private organisations.

An Indigenous cadetship with Kinetic IT is a great way to get a career head start. We can provide a practical work placement to complement your study in a flexible manner, as well as financial support while you complete your degree. Kinetic IT will sponsor you for the length of your study towards an undergraduate degree course at an Australian tertiary institution. We are a supportive company and keen to assist you in achieving your career goals.

Ideally we would like to take on a cadet from one of the following disciplines — Education, Human Resources, Business or Commerce, Information Technology or Indigenous affairs. Your focus of study does not necessarily have to match our field of work as we have some interesting projects outside of IT that may interest you. Your cadetship will be individually tailored to suit your studies and provide opportunities for meaningful work that makes a genuine contribution to Kinetic IT’s objectives.

Our Indigenous Cadetship program is run in conjunction with the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS). As a cadet at Kinetic IT we provide:• Up to $1000 each year for books and equipment• A study allowance for 40 weeks of the year• A generous salary for your twelve weeks of work

experience• Travel and accommodation assistance in certain

circumstances

If you are looking for a workplace where you can be challenged in your work and contribute to making a difference in the community, then we have a great opportunity for you. For further information on a cadetship with Kinetic IT contact Hayley Connelly on 08 8981 8794 or [email protected]

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BRITISH COUNCIL AUSTRALIAApplications are now open for ACCELERATE, a unique professional development initiative designed to boost and further the careers of Indigenous Australians working in the arts.

ACCELERATE provides an intensive, fully funded programme for four successful candidates that includes tailored leadership development, mentoring and industry placements in Australia and the UK.

Developed in response to the lack of representation of Indigenous Australians in positions of influence within the creative sector, ACCELERATE recognises future cultural leaders and equips them with the profile, skills and networks to drive their own careers, both internationally and at home.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of individual participants, with two parts taking place in Australia and the UK. Eight shortlisted applicants will participate in a cultural leadership workshop in Australia, with four subsequently selected to travel to the UK for a formal professional visit within Britain’s world-renowned creative sector.

We’re now seeking expressions of interest from Indigenous creative leaders across Australia. Applicants should have 5 -10 years experience in their creative field and be poised to take the next steps in their careers.

Organisers will be working closely with participants to create a programme that suits their area of expertise and professional aspirations. Applicants are invited to self-nominate, or can be nominated by community peers and industry leaders.

Application forms, selection criteria and further background is available at www.accelerate.org.au or email [email protected] Expressions of interest are now being accepted and will close on Friday 22 July 2011.

TRAINEESHIP, CADETSHIP AND GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED ...

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Our graduate program is designed to move you seamlessly from study to work and provides a unique insight into our business. You will develop your decision-making and communication skills, access executive coaching, taking part in intensive residential programs and gain on-the-job experience analyzing and solving real business issues. You will also work with leading experts across world class operations and access the latest technologies and equipment. By the end of the program, you will have developed your technical and critical leadership skills and established long-lasting professional networks that will contribute to your ongoing career journey with us.

We are looking for talented graduates in a variety of degree disciplines to join us in 2012. To be eligible, you must be due to complete your undergraduate degree in 2011 or haved completed your undergraduate degree in 2011. A majority of our opportunities are located in various regional locations across Australia.

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Applications are now open. For more information please contact Marilee Liddell on 0437 615 201.


TRAVEL GRANT TO ATTEND ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY CONFERENCEECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE21-25 NOVEMBER 2011HOBART TASMANIA

The Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) is offering eligible applicants funds to support the sharing of knowledge and Indigenous participation in the Indigenous ecology symposium, “Indigenous Australia: culture and conservation” at the annual ESA conference in Hobart, Tasmania, on 21-25 November 2011. The funding will cover, or partially cover travel, accommodation and conference registration.

We are looking for Indigenous Ausralians who would like to share their ecological knowledge and the work they have been doing to protect country and culture. Non-Indigenous Australians will also be at the conference to share their knowledge and research findings. Let’s come together to share our experience and talk together to build relationships and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures.

To be eligible for this funding you must:• Be an Indigenous Australian living in Australia• Present in the “Indigenous Australia: culture

and conservation” symposium (co-authoring is encouraged)

• Submit the Grant application form and presentation abstract by July 29, 2011.

The Grant application form can be downloaded from the ESA website http://www.ecolsoc.org.au/IndigenousTravelAwards2011.htm

For more information about the conference and symposium see the website http://esa2011.org.au For further information contact Gail Spina on telephone 07 31620901 or via email at [email protected]

Joyce Ralph, 4th year Bachelor of Education (Preservice) student with Roz Anderson, Director of the Office of Indigenous Academic Support

CDU SEMESTER 1, SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION CASUARINA CAMPUS


BROOKE SHINES AT GRADUATION

Brooke Wheeler with Vice Chancellor Professor Barney Glover at the Alice Springs Graduation at the Convention Centre

Nardene Murphy was appointed as the 2011 Vice Chancellor’s Indigenous Career Cadet earlier this year. Nardene is a decendant of the Wakka Wakka, and was born in Rockhampton, Queensland.

Nardene is a second year student, undertaking studies in the Bachelor of Commerce. She explained that she chose to study at CDU because it provides a friendly and comfortable learning environment, both internally and externally.

As a mother, Nardene enjoys spending quality time with her children, and to relax she reads novels, listens to R n B music and watches her favourite sport which is hockey. Her favourite food is Coconut Chicken Curry and she loves to drink coffee. Favourite bush tucker is Kangaroo and Magpie Goose.

Nardene is clearly driven with aspirations of making a positive contribution to improving business outcomes for Indigenous Australians once she completes her studies.

Nardene’s motto in life is ‘be all you can be.’

Nardene explained that once she completes her Degree she will undertake studies in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

2011 CDU VICE CHANCELLOR’S INDIGENOUS CAREER CADET

On Monday 6 June 2011, Alice Springs student Brooke Wheeler graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

Brooke commenced her studies three years ago as a Cadet with the Department of Health and Families with the Northern Territory Government. Brooke undertook full-time study of 40 weeks per year and a work component of 12 weeks. Brooke not only made commitments to her study and workplacements, she also managed running her household and raising her young family.

In June 2009, Brooke also took on the role of an Indigenous Student Ambassador, a program initiated and coordinated by the OIAS. Brooke has participated in CDU prorams such as Try-a-Trade day for remote Indigenous students and at the Indigenous Alternative Entry Program, where she joined participants for lunch and shared some of her study experiences with prospective students. Brooke is passionate about her community and has also volunteered at numerous other events such as International Women’s Day, Harmony Day, National Youth Week, and Senior’s Month, where she highlighted the importance of Indigenous health professionals and their key roles in the health profession. At the Graduation Ceremony, Brooke gave the graduands’ response and in her speech she thanked all her supporters, including family, friends, lecturers, fellow students, her ITAS tutor and the Indigenous Academic Support Team.

Brooke has recently commenced the Graduate Nurse Program at the Royal Darwin Hospital. We are all very proud of Brooke and wish her all the best in her new career.


VISITORS UTILISE YIRRKALA TRAINING CENTRE

Certitificate III and IV Community Services and Youth Work students with CDU Lecturers Toni Heaton, Shannon Laverty and Brendan Reid

CDU staff join students for morning tea

Prior to the Alice Springs graduation, CDU held the annual Prize Giving Ceremony which recognises outstanding student achievement.

200 people attended the event which was held in the Desert Lantern Restaurant on Alice Springs campus.

Prizes are awarded to students who have excelled in a particular unit of study, a year of a program or, in some cases, have demonstrated exceptional personal effort in achieving their outcomes, irrespective of their grades.

This year a number of Indigenous students were again nominated by their lecturers, and attended the ceremony to accept their award.

Lea Laughton, who is a Tour Guide at the Alice Springs Desert Park proudly accepted the Tourism award for Most Outstanding Certificate lll Tourism (Guiding ) student.

Kahlia Swan, a Certificate lll in Business student, was also at the presentation and received her award for Most Outstanding Indigenous Business Trainee. Kahlia now has a full-time position as a courts officer with the Department of Justice.

Five Indigenous students received awards in the areas of Small Business Management, Conservation and Land Management, and Automotive apprenticeship.

ALICE SPRINGS PRIZE GIVING AND SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

L — R: Lea Laughton and Kahlia Swan


LIBRARY CHATTERIf you’re considering studies in Semester 2, below is a snap shot of the many resources available to you through the CDU Library.

STUDYING LAW? OR SIMPLY INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT ABOUT INDIGENOUS LEGAL ISSUES? You can access the Australian Indigenous Law Library online!

The Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), in partnership with the Indigenous Law Centre in the Faculty of Law (and prior to that, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation), has developed the Australian Indigenous Law Library on AustLII at http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/special/indigenous/

You can also access it via the CDU Library homepage, selecting Databases, clicking on A for AustLII. Or go via the CDU Library Law Libguide http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/cdulaw

This online database provides, in one searchable location, all of the resources concerning Indigenous legal issues, including legislation, case-law, government reports, scholarly research and treaties. You can search over all databases in the Library, any combination of them, or over a single one. Using this database, it is easy to identify and use the wide range of Indigenous-related resources both on AustLII and on other websites.

CDU Library also has a large collection of books relating to Indigenous legal issues, including copyright. For example:

• Aboriginal art, identity and appropriation Elizabeth Burns Coleman, 2005. Aboriginal people are fighting for stronger copyright laws to protect their art as well as their stories, as they view art in connection with their identity. Coleman addresses the problems of applying copyright to Aboriginal art, particularly the inaccurate use of “author,” which she eschews for the term “insignia” to denote a communal ownership of the art.

Message stick: Bush law. DVD 2010. An exploration of the potential for cooperation between traditional

Aboriginal law and the mainstream Australian criminal justice system in reducing violent crime in remote Aboriginal communities.

• Indigenous Australians and the law Justin Healey. 2007. As contact with law enforcement both reflects and leads to social, cultural and economic disadvantage, solutions need to be found to break the cycle, including constructive approaches to addressing Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system.

If you need help finding these resources, using the AustLII databases, or any of the other databases CDU subscribes to, contact a Librarian at your closest CDU campus.

CONTACTSCasuarinaJoAnne Witt on telephone 08 8946 6193 or [email protected]

Alice SpringsJessie Mahjouri on telephone 08 8959 5235 or email [email protected] and

Melissa Raymond on telephone 08 8959 5236 or email [email protected]


The OIAS team provides high level support and assistance to Indigenous students studying at CDU through:

• Provision of specialist orientation programs for new Indigenous students.

• Assistance with enrolment applications and course information.

• Provision of academic support and referrals for tutoring from the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS), through which individual or group tutorial assistance can be arranged.

• Excellent student facilities are available at Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Yirrkala campuses.

• A new Indigenous Academic Support Centre has opened at Yirrkala this year, with top class student facilities.

• Development of your leadership and public speaking skills as an Indigenous Student Ambassador for CDU.

• Assistance with top-up printing costs for Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE) students.

• Referral to support agencies (e.g., counsellors) and information and assistance for accessing other services on campus e.g., Support & Equity Services, which also includes access to disability services.

• Assistance with finding suitable accommodation through North Flinders International House, Mission Australia, or Aboriginal Hostels.

• Provision of information about scholarships and other opportunities that become available for students from time to time, as well as assistance with the preparation and submission of scholarship applications.

• Provision of advocacy support (e.g., helping to deal with study problems, scholarship payments, access to Centrelink/Abstudy, etc).

• Regular visits to schools and community organisations to discuss study options and educational and career pathways available at CDU.

• Preparation and broad email distribution of monthly Indigenous Academic Support newsletter.

• Administration of the Sunning Hill Bursary which provides financial assistance to eligible students.

HOW CAN INDIGENOUS ACADEMIC SUPPORT HELP YOU?

SUNNING HILL BURSARY OPENS DOORS FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

Indigenous students enrolled at CDU have been given a boost following a $30,000 donation from the Melbourne Community Foundation to establish the Sunning Hill Bursary.

The donation of $10,000 annually for three years is providing Indigenous students enrolled at CDU the capacity to access financial assistance of up to $500.

Funds may be used to purchase special course requirements, assistance to attend relevant conferences/seminars, and unexpected or one-off expenses that cannot be met by any other income source.

To apply for funds, students must complete an application form and lodge it with the staff at Gurinbey Office of Indigenous Academic Support.

Applications can be made at any CDU Indigenous Academic Support Centre.

For more information, and to obtain an application form, contact Reception at Gurinbey on telephone 08 8946 7413 or email [email protected]

FINANCIAL HELP FOR STUDENTS


INDIGENOUS ALTERNATIVE ENTRYThis program is designed to assess the academic potential of students, where the planning of appropriate study pathways can lead to enrolment in Higher Education (undergraduate) courses.

INDIGENOUS TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMIndigenous VET and Higher Education students are able to apply for tutorial assistance to help them reach their academic potential. Tutors are sought across a range of disciplines and attractive, recently upgraded remuneration rates are offered to qualified tutors.

INDIGENOUS ORIENTATION This program is designed to familiarise undergraduate and Tertiary Enabling Program students with the facilities available at CDU and orientate them to university life.

INDIGENOUS ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS The Office of Indigenous Academic Support organises workshops at various times for students in a diverse range of subjects, including Essay Writing; Time Management; Scholarship Budgeting Workshop for Scholarship recipients; and Library Tours, depending on student requirements.

INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAMThe Indigenous Student Ambassador Program provides high achieving Indigenous students with an opportunity to develop their leadership capabilities through volunteer activities. Indigenous Student Ambassadors are available as role models and guest speakers at school and community events to promote further education and academic achievement. If you would like further information about the Ambassador Program please contact Betty Ah Kit (Gurinbey) or Sharon Donnellan (Akaltye).

OFFICE OF INDIGENOUS ACADEMIC SUPPORT SPECIAL INITIATIVES

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL CELEBRATIONSSignificant cultural events are observed annually. The IASU organises activities and events on campus, as well as participating in Indigenous cultural celebrations in the community.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTSOIAS has a range of resources designed to complement our students’ learning experience. This includes the provision of environments that are culturally, physically and intellectually safe and all campuses and major regional centres have dedicated space for Indigenous support.

Students may subscribe to receive the monthly Indigenous Academic Support Newsletter to keep them informed of activities and events on campus as well as information relevant to their studies, including Scholarships available.

SUNNING HILL BURSARYThe Office of Indigenous Academic Support administers the Sunning Hill Bursary. The bursary was gifted by the Melbourne Community Foundation and students may apply for funds which can be used to purchase special course requirements, assistance to attend relevant conferences/seminars, and unexpected or one-off expenses that cannot be met by any other income source.

INDIGENOUS POSTGRADUATE SUPPORTDr Emanuele Tausinga is the IASL responsible for Postgraduate student support. Emanuele is currently based at the new Yirrkala Education Support Centre and can be contacted on 08 8986 8608 or email [email protected]


OUR STAFFING TEAM FOR 2011Betty Ah KitIndigenous Academic Support Lecturer Ph: 08 8946 [email protected] based studentsInterstate students

Roz AndersonDirectorOffice of Indigenous Academic Support NTPh: 08 8946 [email protected]

Natalie EllisIndigenous Academic Support Lecturer Ph: 08 8973 [email protected] students

Tracy SariagoCoordinatorIndigenous Tutorial Assistance SchemePh: 08 8946 [email protected]

GianCarlo DavidAdministrative LeaderPh: 08 8946 [email protected]

Kathy ArbonIndigenous Academic Support LecturerPh: 08 8946 [email protected] based studentsInterstate students

Lorraine St ClairIndigenous Academic Support LecturerPh: 08 8959 [email protected] Springs students

Chris RotheryIndigenous Academic Support Lecturer Ph: 08 8962 [email protected] Creek students

Sharon DonnellanIndigenous Academic Support LecturerPh: 08 8959 [email protected] Springs students

Dr Emanuele TausingaIndigenous AcademicSupport Lecturer Ph: 08 8986 [email protected] studentsPostgraduate students

Jessica SariagoAdministrative AssistantIndigenous Tutorial Assistance SchemePh: 08 8946 [email protected]


Gurinbey at Casuarina campus

The Indigenous Academic Support area is located at Orange 2, Level 3 and includes a range of staff offices and facilities for students, including a dedicated computer lab for Indigenous students.Contact Reception on telephone 08 8946 7413.

Duwun at Palmerston campusIndigenous Academic Support at the Palmerston campus is located within Administration in Building A. Contact Kathy Arbon on telephone08 8946 6037 or Betty Ah Kit on telephone 08 8946 6640.

Akaltye at Alice Springs campusIndigenous Academic Support is located at rear of the Uni Info Shop.Contact Lorraine St Clair on telephone 08 8959 5411 or Sharon Donellan on 08 8959 5390.

Yangan.garr at Katherine Rural campusIndigenous Academic Support is located at the Katherine campus within the Library building.Contact Natalie Ellis on telephone 08 8973 8348.

Tennant Creek campusIndigenous Academic Support is located at the Tennant Creek campus.

CDU’S COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONThe Charles Darwin University Indigenous Peoples Policy provides the framework to manage activities that impact upon the Indigenous community of the Northern Territory. Given the unique demography of the jurisdiction, with nearly 30% of its population being Indigenous, and the future likelihood of an even higher proportion, the University’s engagement with the Indigenous community is a vital component of the economic and social development of the Northern Territory. This policy recognises the culture, history, uniqueness and diversity of the Indigenous community and commits to forging mutually beneficial relationships with the Indigenous community, built upon a foundation of trust and respect. CDU has a commitment to creating an organisational culture and environment conducive to Indigenous engagement and this includes:

• The establishment of the Office of Indigenous Academic Support.

• The appointment of a Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership with specific responsibilities across the whole institution.

• An Indigenous Employment policy. • A School of Australian Indigenous

Knowledge Systems dedicated to fostering and promoting research in Indigenous knowledge.

• Flexible teaching methodologies that cater for remote and rural communities.

• Teaching Yolngu Matha language at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Contact Chris Rothery on telephone 08 8962 0704.

Nhulunbuy campusIndigenous Academic Support is located at the Yirrkala Training Centre.Contact Emanuele Tausinga on telephone 08 8986 8608.

Regional and External studentsStudents living in the northern region of the NT or in other Australian states should contact the Gurinbey staff at Casuarina campus.

Students living in the southern region of the NT should contact the Akaltye staff at Alice Springs campus.

To subscribe to the Indigenous Academic Support newsletter, please email [email protected] and receive our monthly newsletter via email.

General EnquiriesCharles Darwin UniversityGurinbeyOrange 2, Casuarina campusCasuarina NT 0909Telephone: 08 8946 6485 Fax: 08 8946 6064Email: [email protected] Website: www.cdu.edu.au/iasu

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