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Warren Mundine
IndIgenous Leader
Jenny DeanPathways Director
austraLIan IndIgenous educatIon FoundatIon
Jacqueline McGowan-JonesExecutive Director, Aboriginal Education
department oF educatIon, Wa
Professor Mark RoseVice President
VIctorIan aborIgInaL educatIon assocIatIon Inc.
Benefits of attending
Effective transitioning strategies
Community engagement that leads to shared decision making
Understanding culturally appropriate pedagogies
Models for sustainable Indigenous education governance
Key Speakers
Researched by
Indigenous Education & Transitions
25th & 26th november 2014, mercure sydney
WORKSHOPS Places are limited!
Promoting pathways from high school into further education & training
phone 1300 316 882 fax 1300 918 334 [email protected] www.indigeducation.com
Register 3 delegates at the ‘standard price’ and the 4th comes FREE!
Hear 20 leaders discuss ways to improve educational outcomes
A - Providing students with a supportive framework to improve outcomesJulia Tilley, JobCo. Employment ServicesAlisha Britten, JobCo. Employment Services
B - Engagement strategies between communities & organisationsAmanda Nissen, Indigenous Support Services
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Creating sustainable futuresClosing the Gap is a commitment by all Australian governments to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, reducing Indigenous disadvantage. One of the key reform strategies of Closing the Gap, and a focus for the federal government is enhancing indigenous education achievement and employment outcomes.
This conference will focus specifically on strengthening transitions for Indigenous students from school into further education, training and employment.
this conference will focus on:
• Effective transitioning strategies for Indigenous students • Community engagement that leads to shared decision making • Understanding culturally appropriate pedagogies and best practice
• Models for sustainable Indigenous education governance
Who will attend?Government, education & training providers, career & employment services & Indigenous services with
responsibilities for:
• Indigenous Education
• Education Curriculum
• Transitions & Pathways
• Mentoring, Counselling & Community Development
• Youth Engagement & Support
• Employment, Training & Recruitment
To register phone 1300 316 882 fax 1300 918 334 [email protected] www.indigeducation.com
Plus key contributions from:
Professor Rhonda Cravenaustralian catholic university
Allan Halldepartment of education & communities, nsW
Megan Cooperuniversity of southern Queensland
Iqbal Singh national education Innovations portal, Qut
Kylie Tarleton & Maxine GreenfieldtaFe Western, nsW
Graham Jaeschkethe smith Family
Adam Hansen & Malcolm Lynch aIme mentoring
Julia Tilley & Alisha BrittenJobco. employment services
Beverly Bakeraboriginal education council
Jenni Curtisthe Indigenous parent Factor
Max LorenzintaFe sa
Yasodai Selvakumaran & Jeanette Camillosrooty Hill High school, nsW
“Valuable information; inspirational people; sharing of hope, opportunities and strategies” - Kylee Beasley, Department of Education and Communities, past attendee of our Indigenous Education conference
SAVE $300 when you register & pay by 26th September 2014
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Free Pass Applications
Criterion is delighted to offer a select number of free passes for non-government organisations who would not ordinarily be able to attend.
To apply please contact Matthew Lathlean at [email protected]
8:00 Registration, coffee & networking
8:30 Welcome to CountryThe Gadigal People of the Eora Nation
8:40 Opening remarks from the Chair
Models for sustainable Indigenous education governance
9:30 How to best allocate & monitor Indigenous education funding?
Warren MundineIndigenous Leader Jacqueline McGowan-JonesDepartment of Education, WA Mark RoseVictorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc
10:50 Morning tea & networking
Community engagement that leads to shared decision making
11:20 Engaging parents through valued education • Tools to educate parents about their role• Promoting communication between school and family to improve outcomes
Jenni Curtis, Indigenous CoordinatorThe Indigenous Parent Factor
12:40 Networking lunch
1:40 Improving dialogue between communities & education institutes
• Promoting a culture of shared decision making• How to support disadvantaged students by implementing an
integrated framework• Understanding the needs of high risk students
Beverly Baker, Executive DirectorAboriginal Education Council
2:20 Transforming lives & communities, the centrality & the power of education
• Implementing effective teaching strategies for Indigenous students• Maximising life potential and enabling communities to flourish in
diverse settings• Interventions that make a tangible difference in educational settings
Professor Rhonda Craven, Director of Positive Psychology & EducationAustralian Catholic University
3:00 Afternoon tea & networking
Effective transitioning strategies3:30 Building opportunities through dynamic transitioning
& support• Examining successful transitioning strategies• Connecting students from school into university• Measuring success
Adam Hansen, National Presenter & Malcolm Lynch, National PresenterAIME Mentoring
4:10 Improving cultural competence in workplaces to support transitions
• Developing early training opportunities• Measuring success rate
Kylie Tarleton, Coordinator Educational Products & Services TAFE Western, NSW& Maxine Greenfield, Educational Leader, Partnerships & IndustryTAFE New South Wales Western Institute
4:50 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of Day One
Day 1 Tuesday 25th November 2014
Register 3 delegates at the “Standard Price” and bring a 4th FREE!
12:00 Rooty Hill High School: Creating a community for success
• Strengthening partnerships with external stakeholders• Developing a culture of reconciliation • Implementing effective engagement strategies within school
Yasodai Selvakumaran, Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator & Jeanette Camillos, Careers AdvisorRooty Hill High School NSW
8:50 Examining the current Indigenous education landscape• Building a sustainable future for Indigenous students• Managing disengagement• Where to from here?
Warren MundineIndigenous Leader
10:10 Promoting long term partnerships between Indigenous people & government
• Benefits of developing sustainable partnerships• Strategies to better utilise resources• How to best measure and monitor results
Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, Executive DirectorDepartment of Education, WA
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Day 2Wednesday 26th November 2014
8:00 Welcome, coffee & networking
8:40 Opening remarks from the Chair
Effective transitioning strategies
10:10 Dreams to goals: Foundations for successful transitions • Laying the foundations for future goal-setting• Brain development and effective transition strategies• Installing belief in a successful future beyond school
Iqbal Singh, Director National Education Innovations PortalQueensland University of Technology
10:50 Morning tea & networking
11:20 Working towards transitioning to assist meaningful employment or education
• Encouraging self confidence and worth• Identifying complex needs within families• Measuring success
Julia Tilley, Program Manager & Alisha Britten, Senior IYCP MentorJobCo. Employment Services
12:00 Developing the foundations for achievement & transitions• Skills, knowledge, attitudes & behaviours• How to engage parents, families and communities• The importance of tailoring for gender• Scaling effective approaches
Graham Jaeschke, General Manager SA & NTThe Smith Family
12:40 Networking lunch
Understanding culturally appropriate pedagogies1:40 Aboriginal pedagogies: 8 ways program• Understanding narrative driven learning• Building cultural awareness • Promoting community connection
Allan Hall, Aboriginal Education Engagement AdvisorDepartment of Education & Communities NSW
2:20 How do we best introduce cultural competencies into the curriculum?
Allan HallDepartment of Education & Communities NSWMegan CooperUniversity of Southern QueenslandMax LorenzinTAFE South Australia
3:00 Afternoon tea & networking
3:30 Walking together: Constructing a sustainable collaborative partnership
• Implementing an institutional approach • Strategies to support institutional cultural change to create ‘space’ for the
retention of cultural identity• Determining measures of effectiveness
Megan Cooper, Indigenous CurriculumUniversity of Southern Queensland
Promoting pathways into employment4:10 Developing foundation skills for the workplace• Strengthening employability skills of students• Promoting engagement• Using embedded delivery methodologies• Meeting the needs of stakeholders
Max Lorenzin, Foundation Skills Lecturer TAFE SA
4:50 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of conference
Find us at: www.indigeducation.com #indigedu Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Affairs
SAVE $200 when you register & pay by 17th October 2014
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8:50 Supporting secondary and tertiary students to pursue meaningful careers
• Preparing students to make a successful transition to further studies or employment
• Assisting students in gaining employment, education and career opportunities through ongoing one-on-one support
• Building connections between students, professional networks and other support networks
Jenny Dean, Pathways DirectorAustralian Indigenous Education Foundation
9:30 Over the horizon: Innovations & trends in transitioning • Dissecting education sectors• Creating platforms of congruence• Implementing innovative transitioning strategies
Professor Mark Rose, Vice PresidentVictorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc.
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WorkshopsMonday 24th November 2014Thursday 27th November 2014
SAVE $100 when you register & pay by 7th November 2014
Engagement strategies between communities & organisationsPost Conference Workshop B Thursday 27th November 2014 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cross- cultural engagement between Indigenous Communities and organisations is a critical component of improving educational outcomes for students. By improving engagement strategies between communities and your organisation you can help assist students in achieving to their best ability.
This workshop will address the essential processes necessary in building sustainable and meaningful relationships that ultimately secure the success of students.
Why attend this workshop?• Understand protocols and processes for effective engagement • Develop an awareness of cultural difference and perspective• Strategies to implement a family inclusive framework when planning
educational processes
What you will take away by attending• How to strengthen your capacity to build sustainable relationships• How to utilise available resources to improve educational outcomes
for students• How to overcome engagement barriers to achieve results
Your workshop leader:
Amanda Nissen, Executive Director, Indigenous Support Services
Amanda Nissen is the Director of Skill Ease Training for Indigenous Support Services. With over two decades of experience in support services, Ms. Nissen expertly offers her skills in training and client relations. As a registered training organisation she provides both Indigenous and non-indigenous services in the areas of vocational and non vocational training, mentoring, consulting and personal development.
After studying social welfare and managing not for profit organisations in rural and remote locations, a determination to continue to support aboriginal people and their communities became a deep love that has been unstoppable.
For a full bio visit www.indigeducation.com
Providing students with a supportive framework to improve outcomesPre Conference Workshop A Monday 24th November 2014 9:00am – 4:00pm
Indigenous students often find it difficult to remain engaged and motivated to achieve their full potential due to a variety of complex and differing issues. Dysfunctional family structures, mental health issues and learning difficulties all contribute to the disengagement of Indigenous students.
This workshop will focus on tailored initiatives that address key barriers affecting Indigenous students, offering pathways to future education or employment.
Why attend this workshop?• Develop innovative support strategies to overcome barriers and
maintain engagement• Understand how to implement a comprehensive networking strategy
within secondary school and community• Build transitional plans through student centred aspirations
What you will take away by attending• Strategies to develop a meaningful student support program• Tools to construct an effective networking strategy for students• Techniques to secure a transitional plan to further education or
employment
Your workshop leaders:
Julia Tilley, Program Manager, JobCo. Employment Services
Julia has been JobCo.’s Indigenous Youth Careers Pathways (IYCP) Program Manager since 2012. She brings to the contract 25 years general community counselling experience including experience working in other Indigenous groups internationally.
Alisha Britten, Senior Mentor, JobCo. Employment Services
Alisha is an accomplished VIT registered teacher; she understands her students and what is expected of them to complete a school based traineeship or apprenticeship. Alisha brings a passion for Indigenous Education and meaningful employment outcomes for Aboriginal people at a Community level.
For a full bio visit www.indigeducation.com
To register, call us on 1300 316 882 or book online www.indigeducation.com
How To Register
Team DiscountsRegister 3 delegates at the ‘standard price’ & bring a 4th delegate FREEPlease note that the standard price will be charged for team discounted registrations, early bird prices are not available for registrations utilising team discounts. Delegates must be registered at the same time from the same organisation in order to receive the team discount. For larger group bookings call us on 1300 316 882 to find out how you may qualify for greater discounts.
Venue AccommodationMercure Sydney818-820 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000Ph: +61 2 9217 6666
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