Graduation CeremonyThursday 6th June | Batchelor Campus

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Graduation Flags

A row of flags has been placed along the student procession path, between administration building Orange 1 and the Graduation Lawn. These flags are in the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags which include black, red, yellow, white, blue and green. The meanings associated with these colours are listed below.

ABORIGINAL FLAG

Designed by Harold Thomas

Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.Red is the ochre colour of the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.Yellow represents the sun, the giver of life and protector.

http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/aboriginal-flag

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FLAG

Designed by Bernard Namok

The two green lines represent the mainlands of Australia and Papua New Guinea.The blue between these two continents is the blue of the Torres Strait Island waters.The black links represent the people of the Torres Strait.White represents peace.

http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/torres-strait-islander-flag

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Order of proceedings

Graduation Ceremony Commencing 2.00pm

MASTER OF CEREMONIESMr Charlie King, Indigenous icon and social advocate

ARRIVAL OF ACADEMIC AND GRADUAND PROCESSIONLead out by the White Cockatoo Dancers

WELCOME TO COUNTRYDr Sue Stanton, Kungarakan Traditional Owner and Elder

WELCOME BY CEO AND INTRODUCTION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2019Professor Steve Larkin

KEYNOTE SPEAKERMs Nicole Turner, Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Manager at the NSW Rural Doctors Network and Chair of Indigenous Allied Health Australia

CONFERRAL OF AWARDSHigher Education and Research Dr Peter StephensonBatchelor Institute/CDU Partnership Dr Steve ShanahanVocational Education and Training Dr Wendy Ludwig

STUDENT RESPONSERobyn Ober – Doctor of Philosophy Indigenous Perspectives

CLOSE OF CEREMONY AND DEPARTURE OF ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAfternoon tea will be served for all graduates and guests in the Dining Hall

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The graduation ceremony

Traditionally, universities and other tertiary institutions hold graduation ceremonies to formally confer awards on students who have successfully completed a program of study.

At Batchelor Institute, graduation ceremonies combine European traditions with the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, graphically demonstrating the Both-ways philosophy of Batchelor Institute.

Among the most obvious elements derived from the European tradition of academic graduation is the distinctive academic dress worn by graduating students and others entitled to do so because of their position within the Institute or their academic qualifications.

The gowns, hoods and stoles worn by many of those at the ceremony have their origins in patterns which have changed little since the Middle Ages. Traditionally, the design, colour and decoration of each have come to indicate the status of its wearer by denoting the academic level achieved. The guide to academic dress that is located in the back of this booklet will provide you with more details.

Integral to the ceremony are elements that reflect the traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from which students come. In particular, graduating students are encouraged to combine traditional decorations and regalia of their culture with their academic dress, emphasizing the Both-ways significance of the occasion.

Dance also forms a part of the overall ceremony, including its opening and closing moments when the academic procession arrives and departs. In addition, individual students are often ‘danced up’ to receive their awards by family and community members.

Even when students are not accompanied by dancers, they are often escorted to receive their awards by family members, reflecting recognition of the shared and collective importance of each student’s achievements.

PLEASE NOTE:A large number of students whose names appear in this program will, by choice, receive their awards either in absentia, at the Central Australian graduation ceremony in Alice Springs, or at community celebrations held later in the year.

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Message from the CEO

Firstly, I would like to pay my respects to the custodians of the land in which we are gathered on today, the Kungarakan and Warai people. I acknowledge the staff and students among us who are tied to these lands and thank them for giving us safe passage to live, work and study here.

I feel great pride addressing you all here today. For our graduands, this moment is a culmination of all of your hard work, determination and commitment to reach your potential. It is truly a momentous occasion. For your family, friends and communities your achievements are a symbol of what can be attained through hard work and dedication and they are very proud of you. Graduands, I congratulate you and thank you for allowing us to be part of this very special moment in your lives and for letting us guide and accompany you on your learning journey.

Aristotle once said: “Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.”

Today we celebrate the choices you’ve made and reflect upon the journey you have been on. No doubt there were times when you were in the thick of it, and it was hard to remember why you began this challenge. You may recall that uncomfortable feeling of learning something new, away from your home, family and friends, studying late into the evening while juggling the pressures of life. Today represents the culmination of overcoming these hurdles. I urge you to hold onto this moment and this feeling of achievement and to call upon the same strength for whatever challenges come your way. Use your education to create an impact in the world. You are never too small or insignificant to make an impact. Just remember the impact of the humble sand-fly at sunset. Do not let anyone (particularly yourself) tell you that you cannot do something. Be a yardstick to your family, friends, colleagues and communities. Continue striving to do and be better; each step will lead you closer to excellence. We are very proud of you and we look forward to seeing the legacy that you create as Batchelor Institute graduates of 2019.

Professor Steve Larkin, Chief Executive Officer

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Conferral of awards

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education upon students who have completed an accredited course of study.

Higher Education and Research

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES)Anthony Wayne Fraser HawaiiRobyn Ethel Ober Woodroffe Tremain Majon Williamson-Kefu Chelmer

Batchelor Institute/Charles Darwin University Partnership

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCEVanessa Farrelly Alice Springs

BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCECristine Maree O’Connor Rae Toombul

BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING EARLY CHILDHOODKawin Forrester Bungalow

DIPLOMA OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER KNOWLEDGESJefrey James Mackay

DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE AND INDIGENOUS WRITINGRichie Kennedy EchucaCarol Ann Kyle Garbutt

PREPARATION FOR TERTIARY SUCCESS – STATEMENT OF COMPLETIONKingsley Alley MalakRhiannon Bates Howard SpringsFloyd Locklan Courtney-Harris RasmussenAnna-Rita Fauid Coconut IslandGeorgia Falconer Coconut GroveDesirae Zoe Grainer Borroloola

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Courtney Hazel Hicks-Wickham BroomeNikita Ingui Wagait BeachBenjamin Kennedy NapranumLarisa Lee KatherineJohn David Lolias LeanyerAllen William Minniecon AndergroveSkylie Ann Monck DriverDabia Nona-Babia Woree Kiriz Oliver AnulaAlvaro Sabino Stuart ParkCecily Anne Swan Alice SpringsRayneema Jasmine Taylor KaramaSerena Wetherall Fitz Marrara

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Vocational Education and Training

DIPLOMA OF ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PRACTICELily Annie Ahmat Badu IslandElizabeth Gloria Hitchcock AthertonFrances Madeleine Ivinson Mena CreekWendy Turner Eumundi

DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARENadia Cairns BorroloolaKeiryn Anne Christodoulou Batchelor

DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION SUPPORTLucina Mayleen Jaragba Angurugu

DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIANazareth Manar Alfred TownsvilleIan James Edmonds CabooltureAngalena Link CabooltureRita Oui MareebaStacey Peckham JohnstonMaxwell Tasman Lajamanu

CERTIFICATE IV IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PRIMARY HEALTH CAREDebbie Joanne Coombes Pirlangimpi

CERTIFICATE IV IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PRACTICEJoanne Baker MilingimbiCharleene Bangarr GunbalanyaKyra Beckmann JabiruSelena Jade Brown Trinity ParkCrystal Rose Browne KatherineSingita Campion KatherineGlenn Clarke Alice Springs

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Luke Patrick Cubillo† MouldenRaymond James Da Costa BatchelorElizabeth Gloria Hitchcock AthertonNakkara Zoe Johnson PalmerstonElaine Longmirr NauiyuVanessa June Lynch PalmerstonKym Lesley Millar RoseberyMaggie Raymond BinjariDesleigh Shields BarungaKaren Somerfield Banksia ParkSean Matthew Taylor Darwin

CERTIFICATE IV IN EDUCATION SUPPORTIan Dhagapan GapuwiyakJanelle Guyirkuyir MilingimbiSharon Hayes ManingridaRose Wunungmurra Gapuwiyak

CERTIFICATE III IN BUSINESSGenevieve Mary Starr KaramaShari Amy-Leigh Walker Pon Johnston

CERTIFICATE III IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATIONSCraig Hansen WinnellieWilton Huddleston WinnellieMatthew Thompson WinnellieNathan Wilson Winnellie

CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY SERVICESMaureen Barnes BatchelorRobert James O’Keeffe Humpty Doo

CERTIFICATE III IN CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENTStephen Dumoo WadeyeTannah Gould NhulunbuyMarie Manby WadeyeFrances Mardinga WadeyeMargaret Melpi Wadeye

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Rosaline Melpi WadeyeBoniface Nemarluk Wadeye

CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CAREAnna Marea Young Wadeye

CERTIFICATE III IN EDUCATION SUPPORTNatasha Rami Ngukurr

CERTIFICATE III IN SCREEN AND MEDIAHeath Baxter KaramaSean Damien Leeway RockhamptonMerredy Elizabeth Quinn-Bates MuswellbrookDianna Ross KatherineVictor Dean Weetra Adelaide

CERTIFICATE II IN ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PRIMARY HEALTH CAREPaul Bourke PirlangimpiChristine Kerr BatchelorJasmaine Murphy Tennant CreekDaniel Joseph Palmer KalkarindjiKayla Willika Leanyer

CERTIFICATE II IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONNgee Tan Anula

CERTIFICATE II IN COMMUNITY SERVICESBianca Lyn Clark KaramaCheyniah Tereza Tinoco Godinho PalmerstonStacey Jay Pearce CoolalingaShailyn Peris KaramaMalissa Louise Schmitt KaramaTeagan Jayne Skinner-Buck Rapid CreekAngel Worthington Palmerston

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CERTIFICATE II IN CONSTRUCTIONStarshua Baker RaminginingDequarn Banderson FarrarJoshua Cooper GunbalanyaJeremy Cox GunbalanyaAnthony Currie MouldenPeter Dhamarrandji RaminginingJuvestin Dhunmbar ManingridaAdrian Doctor KatherineLes Durrurrnga RaminginingAntonio Gaykamangu RaminginingZacey Gibbs MouldenJohn Kenneth Hopkis-Fitzgerald AlawaDontay Kenafake DurackBradley Long MouldenJayden Lovegrove GunbalanyaMalacha Manakgu GunbalanyaDavid Mangiru GunbalanyaLinley Mangiru GunbalanyaJohn Munydjingu RaminginingRichard Puruntatameri MilikapitiDavid Wayarpuy RaminginingRobert Yawarngu Ramingining

CERTIFICATE II IN RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORK PREPARATIONWinston Terrol Abraham KenwickFabian Andrews JabiruRebecca May Beach BoddingtonKristy Rose Bell BunburySarah Bell BunburyJohn Blanasi BeswickKieran Bulliwana JabiruJohn Edward Cipriani ThornlieAdrian Doctor KatherineJerimiah Doctor KatherineLucas Frederick BeswickSebastian Galbirrbirr GunbalanyaShane Gaykamangu NumbulwarLeo Goodman JabiruNelson Gumbuli NgukurrSampson Henry Jabiru

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Michael Jentian JabiruRex Joe NgukurrTanya Lee Lane BoddingtonRyan Anthony Lawrence AtwellBayden Manakgu GunbalanyaMalacha Manakgu GunbalanyaLinston Manggurra BeswickNicholas Manggurra NumbulwarLinley Mangiru GunbalanyaDallas Nabulwad JabiruGleeson Nabulwad GunbalanyaGrant Nayinggul GunbalanyaRicky Nelson BeswickReonston Ngalmi NumbulwarSteven Ngalmi NumbulwarVivian Joel Ngalmi NumbulwarLeroy Nunggarrgalu NumbulwarMickitja Onus JabiruJermaine Ponto NgukurrSammy Ponto NgukurrWilliam Rickson BeswickStanley Roper BeswickDilan Thompson KatherineKane Thompson NgukurrWinston Thompson GunbalanyaPhillip Toby BeswickFrancis Ward BeswickAnthony Wilfred NgukurrCruzito Wilfred NumbulwarNigel Wilfred NumbulwarSteve Wilfred NumbulwarGaston Wurramarrba Numbulwar

CERTIFICATE I IN ACCESS TO VOCATIONAL PATHWAYSBlanci Anderson BatchelorTerry Barry BatchelorRronba Biyayngu RaminginingSebastian Campbell BatchelorWulngurr Dalparri RaminginingJoel Daniels BatchelorFabian Davis BatchelorShirley Gandjamarr Ramingining

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Wendy Gaykamangu RaminginingGeraldine Gurruwiwi RaminginingAdam Hahn BatchelorDonovan Joey Chris Jones BatchelorTwaylin Kitty BatchelorDelilah Lalarrmandji RaminginingSteven James Land BatchelorSonya Gumbuykumbuy Lilipiyana RaminginingEvonne Malibirr RaminginingJericha Marrkula GapuwiyakLucas Mulligan BatchelorSteel Francis Munkanome BatchelorRegina Rose Caroline Murray BatchelorEsther Muwarrmuwarr RaminginingSally-Anne Hazel Nilco BatchelorJoy Rupu RaminginingEdmond Smiler BatchelorMoses Wanambi BatchelorJermaine Wunungmurra BatchelorLiam Young Batchelor

CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESSMarcia Murrungun Alyangula

CERTIFICATE I IN CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENTGeraldine Gurruwiwi GapuwiyakNaomi Gurruwiwi NhulunbuyAndrea Wunungmurra GapuwiyakKelisha Wunungmurra Gapuwiyak

CERTIFICATE I IN CONSTRUCTIONBrett Bigfoot BelyuenRussell Mardi BelyuenTerrence Mardi BelyuenJoshua Nilco BelyuenSebastian Rankin BelyuenDale Singh Belyuen

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CERTIFICATE I IN SKILLS TO VOCATIONAL PATHWAYSRobert Lowrie BatchelorCorinthian Nocketta BinjariPeter John Thackeray Batchelor

CERTIFICATE I IN VISUAL ARTSShem Alimankinni WurrumiyangaRosiena Browne ParapDaryl Daniels WurrumiyangaMargaret Kerinaiua WurrumiyangaShaun Melville Parap James Timaepatua Wurrumiyanga

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Student responseRobyn Ober

Robyn Ober is a Mamu/Djirribal woman from the rainforest region of North Queensland. She is employed as a research fellow with Batchelor Institute and has recently completed her PhD studies focusing on ‘Aboriginal English as a Social and Cultural Identity Marker in an Indigenous Tertiary Educational Context’. Robyn has an extensive educational background, teaching in early childhood, primary and tertiary sectors in remote, rural and urban contexts. She has a strong interest in both-ways education, educational leadership and Indigenous Australian languages in particular, Aboriginal English. Robyn has undertaken several research projects focusing on these topics and has published papers in educational and linguistic journals, both nationally and internationally.

Keynote SpeakerMs Nicole Turner

Nicole is a Kamilaroi woman and currently lives on the coast near Kempsey on the mid-north coast of NSW. Nicole’s grandmother was part of the stolen generation.

Nicole is one of very few qualified Aboriginal community Nutritionists in Australia. She currently works for Hunter New England Health as the program manager of Healthy Lifestyle programs and is an Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra.

Nicole’s team received the Tackling Childhood Obesity NSW Premiers Award in 2017 for the Aboriginal Go4fun initiative. This program involves training Aboriginal staff to deliver a 10 week healthy lifestyle program (Go4fun) in their community. Nicole travels over the Hunter New England area, including north-western NSW, setting up the Go4fun program in schools and Aboriginal communities.

Nicole currently has 12 research papers published in international journals. She has worked in the health sector for over 20 years and worked in Aboriginal health for 15 years. Nicole’s passion is nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. She believes we need to educate and give knowledge to our people about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing chronic diseases. She is involved with national, state and local committees and organisations, and is also involved in a NSW state research ethics committee.

Nicole has presented at many conferences across Australia on a variety of topics, especially health. She enjoys empowering other Aboriginal people to attend university and obtain a degree, including speaking with school children to encourage them to finish school and follow their dreams to go to university. Nicole sees her main role in life as making sure her four beautiful children and her gorgeous grandchildren grow up strong and healthy.

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About the artist

Shaun Melville

Hello my name is Shaun Melville I’m a descendant from the Wagiman group in the Northern Territory from Pine Creek. I was born in Darwin, my story for my art has been passed onto me from my father. My drawings of the didgeridoo is used for Ceremony and dance, the Birds are Dreamtime Stories from generation to generation.

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About the dancers

White Cockatoo Dancers

Djilpin Arts is an Indigenous owned and operated arts and culture enterprise based in the Top End Community of Beswick.

Djilpin has a 15 year history of providing traditional dance performances including Bunggul and Bongiliny Bongiliny (White Cockatoo) at festivals and events around the NT and interstate. White Cockatoo dancers were formed under the leadership of the late Djoli Liawanga and David Blanasi and performed in Europe and the United States during the 80s and 90s. These traditions are handed down through the family generations and members of the Beswick community today hold the Bongiliny Bongiliny song cycle as a key part of their cultural identity.

www.djilpinarts.org.au

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Guide to academic dress

The predominant black red and gold colours of academic dress mirror the colours of the Aboriginal flag, and the logo in these colours that adorns stoles and gowns is a design that represents four people sitting around a campfire telling stories to each other.

VET GRADUAND DRESSA plain gold gown and a stole covered in ochre satin with one white logo.

HIGHER EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE DRESSA plain gold gown and a black hood lined in red satin.

POST GRADUATE DRESSDoctoral graduands can be distinguished by their red gown, gold satin yoke and red tudor bonnet. Masters graduands have a gold hood lined with maroon, and a black trencher with black, red and yellow tassels.

MILITARY MEDALSMedals, both military or civilian, may be worn by both students and staff, however, must be worn on the garment/uniform under the Academic Regalia.Medals are not to be affixed to the Academic Regalia.

DOCTORATE

MASTERS BY RESEARCH

BACHELOR

CERTIFICATE I - ADVANCED DIPLOMA