Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks
Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?
If so, have you joined your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network yet?
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About the Networks
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Networks are being established to support our Indigenous workers. The focus of the networks is to provide a forum to discuss issues specifically related to Indigenous workforce management and staffing matters.
All Indigenous staff are welcome to join the network.
So, whether you work for Education orTraining your input into the establishment and design of these networks is invaluable.
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Network Areas and Contacts
Below is a list of networks. Please feel free to contact the Network Chair in your area for further information.
In addition, see the latest news below for updates on upcoming network events.
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Latest News
South Coast Region Network Meeting
The South Coast Regional network is being re-invigorated and all Indigenous staff are welcome to join! The meeting will be held on
Date: Thursday 10 September, 2009
Time: Morning tea will be available from 9.30am and the meeting will commence at 10.00am. The proposed finish time is approximately 2.30pm
Venue: The Red Room, Eagleby South State School, cnr Fryars and Riverhills Rd, Eagleby
So, whether you work for Education or Training, your input into the establishment and design of these networks is invaluable.
If you wish to participate, please complete the registration form (new window) 38k 
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Temporary to permanent
Did you know thatup to 50 Indigenous Teacher-Aides have been made permanent in the past few months? Congratulations to you all and a special thank you to staff of Human Resources, Regional Executive Directors and Regional Human Resource Managers for making this happen.
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WideBayRegion Network Meeting
The second meeting of the Wide Bay network was held on Tuesday 31 March 2009 in Cherbourg. At this meeting Rhonda Chapman was elected as network Chairperson and Farron Crawford was elected as Deputy Chair. Attendance was down on the last meeting so, to raise awareness of the network, it was agreed that a two day Indigenous Education Workers conference would be held at the Gympie Conference Centre on 10 and 11 June.
Forty Indigenous Workers attended this very successful conference. Some highlights included the Traditional Owners Welcome, a key note speech by Tiga Bayles, a Message Stick Therapy session, and sessions on Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Schools (EATSIPS) Awareness, Worklife Balance and Financial Planning.
Details of the next Wide Bay Networking meeting will be available soon.
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Rockhampton Region Network Meeting
The first meeting of the Rockhampton network was held on Wednesday 29 April 2009. It was great to see almost 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and approximately five non-Indigenous employees who work with Indigenous children attend this meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to talk about the Indigenous workforce, their needs with regards professional development and to share information amongst those attending. The day also provided an opportunity to elect an executive team. The network is led by Annette Rutherford who will be supported by Amanda Barlow, Clem Domic and Neola Savage.
Details of the next meeting will be available soon.
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Cairns-Far North Queensland Network Meeting
The second meeting of the Cairns-Far North Queensland network was held on 24 May 2009. This meeting was well-supported by Indigenous staff from both Education and Training. The Terms of Reference for the establishment of the network was discussed and finalised. Sandra Stewart (Education) and Lucy Warrack (Training) were elected as co-Chairs of the network. Sophie Oui was elected to the role of Secretary and Lanora Miller was elected to the role of Public Relations Officer.
The next meeting is scheduled for:
| When: | Wednesday 26 June 2009 |
| Time: | 09.00am to 12.00pm |
| Where: | Conference Room, Cairns District Office |
How to Register
If you wish to participate in the above network, please complete the registration form (new window) [an error occurred while processing this directive] for the Cairns-Far North Queensland network meeting.
Once you have completed the form, save it, attach it to an email and send it to soui2@eq.edu.au or contact Sophie Oui on 07 4050 3007.
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Further information
If you require further information please contact Cheryl Grant, Snr HR Consultant, Workforce Diversity on (07) 3237 0824 or via email.
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