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NEWS FROM NARELLE (Narelle Higginson is Disability Coordination Officer at HSTAC)

HSTAC hosts the Disability Coordination Officer Program for the rural/remote Top End region.

Under the 'Australians Working Together' package announced in the 2001-02 Commonwealth budget, the government made a commitment to establish a Disability Coordination Officer (DCO) program which would complement the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative.

The program is administered through the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Group within the Federal Department of Education, Science and Training. There are 10 full time and 10 part time DCOs across the country.

The aim of the program is to assist people with a disability move from school, or the community, into training and higher education, and then into their chosen career.

If you would like to meet with Narelle, phone her on (08) 8981 2550, fax her on (08) 8981 9822 or email her at projects@hstac.com.au.

Employer's Breakfast will be held at Skycity Casino, Darwin, on 17 August 2006. The breakfast is to celebrate the meaningful inclusion of employees with a disability in the workforce, and to raise their profile with prospective employers and make employers aware that employing a person with a disability makes good business sense.

Don't miss out! Register now to take advantage of discounted Early Bird registration fees

The conference program is relevant to teachers, lecturers, researchers, policy developers, students, as well as disability practitioners.

This is THE conference to attend in relation to enhancing successful education and career opportunities for people with a disability.

A series of keynote presentations will be given by national and international speakers, and interactive workshops and action focused discussions around the themes of Universal Design, Teaching, Learning & Assessment, Careers & Employment will be offered.

Pre-conference workshops will also be held and the program will include a poster display and resource exhibition - not to mention an exciting social events schedule!

For registration and further information contact the conference organisers, Leishman Associates, on telephone (03) 6234 7844 or visit the website www.leishman-associates.com.au/pathways8 from which registration forms can be downloaded.

LITERACY RESOURCE KIT FOR BOARD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

Don't miss out on purchasing this resource kit designed to meet the needs of people interested in becoming members of boards and councils. It specifically targets Indigenous board and council members, but is appropriate for a much wider audience.

The kit is hard copy and contains information sheets, case studies and document examples. It comes in a robust plastic carry case and carries the Department of Education Science and Training's (DEST) quality endorsement.

For EARLY BIRDS there is an offer of free workshops in how to make the best use of your kit.

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Newsletter Number 34 - July 2006
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HUM-BYTES? If not, please click here to cancel. *'NO MORE PLAYING AROUND'* An Evening with Geraldine Doogue Don't miss this rare opportunity to be involved with one of Australia's finest presenters discussing the issues surrounding the dedicated professional workers who are responsible for looking after the health and wellbeing of children in Early Childhood (0-8 years). 'No More Playing Around' will be held on 2 August 2006 @ the Holiday Inn Esplanade from 5.45pm to 9pm. LIMITED SEATING - ACT NOW! Tickets are now available at the Human Services Training Advisory Council office, 2nd Level, Darwin Plaza, Smith Street Mall, Darwin. Contact Elisabeth Abbott on 8981 2550 or email her admin@hstac.com.au For more information and registration form www.hstac.com.au Contact Elisabeth now....she is waiting to hear from you. THE PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The Minister for Health and Ageing has launched this year's call for applications for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships. Indigenous students interested in working in the health industry can apply for one of 75 scholarships commencing in 2007. The Royal College of Nursing, Australia is the administrator of the scholarship scheme, funded through the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH). The aim of the scheme is to help address the under representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions, and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications. The scheme provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who undertake or intend to enrol in the study of Nursing, Medicine, Certificate III and IV or Diploma and Advanced Diploma Aboriginal Health Worker Course, Health Management or Allied Health at an educational institution, university or Registered Training Organisation. To obtain a scholarship under this scheme applicants must be able to provide evidence that they are accepted as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent in the community in which they live, or have lived. For this purpose their status as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander should be confirmed in writing by the Chairperson of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander incorporated organisation in a community in which the applicant lives, or has previously lived. Confirmation in writing from an incorporated body related to an academic institution will not be acceptable. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25 August 2006. For further information and application forms, please click here ATSI FOODcents EDUCATION MANUAL including the DEADLY TUCKER COOKBOOK The ATSI FOODcents Manual is a guide for people working with the Aboriginal community to promote healthy eating. This is a fabulous resource for those wanting to develop or build upon their existing cooking skills. The recipes are healthy and have a user friendly rating scale for those with diabetes. Recipes include: Kangaroo stew / rissoles / curry Damper Scones Bread and Butter Pudding Apple Sponge Beef Soup Sweet and Sour Chicken For further information please click here The cookbook can be purchased by contacting Sandra Radich at the North Metropolitan Area Health Service by email, or by phoning her on (08) 9224 1662.	NEWS FROM NARELLE (Narelle Higginson is Disability Coordination Officer at HSTAC) HSTAC hosts the Disability Coordination Officer Program for the rural/remote Top End region. Under the 'Australians Working Together' package announced in the 2001-02 Commonwealth budget, the government made a commitment to establish a Disability Coordination Officer (DCO) program which would complement the Regional Disability Liaison Officer (RDLO) initiative. The program is administered through the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Group within the Federal Department of Education, Science and Training. There are 10 full time and 10 part time DCOs across the country. The aim of the program is to assist people with a disability move from school, or the community, into training and higher education, and then into their chosen career. Services include: information and advice on post-school options, support and services assistance in understanding the transition to post-secondary education and training, and employment links with appropriate people to help you plan for, and make a successful entry into, further study and employment advocacy to improve your region's services Narelle's Regional Travel Dates: Tennant Creek - Thursday 27 July 2006 Katherine - Monday 21 August 2006 (at Careers Expo, Katherine High School) Nhulunbuy - Monday 28 August 2006 (at Careers Expo, Nhulunbuy High School) If you would like to meet with Narelle, phone her on (08) 8981 2550, fax her on (08) 8981 9822 or email her at projects@hstac.com.au. What's On: Employer's Breakfast will be held at Skycity Casino, Darwin, on 17 August 2006. The breakfast is to celebrate the meaningful inclusion of employees with a disability in the workforce, and to raise their profile with prospective employers and make employers aware that employing a person with a disability makes good business sense. For further information contact Liz Reid (RDLO) on 8946 6288 (elizabeth.reid@cdu.edu.au) or John Emslie (Chamber of Commerce NT) on 8936 3110 (jemslie@chambernt.com.au). PATHWAYS 8 CONFERENCE Towards 2020: What WE do NOW will make a difference Don't miss out! Register now to take advantage of discounted Early Bird registration fees The conference program is relevant to teachers, lecturers, researchers, policy developers, students, as well as disability practitioners. This is THE conference to attend in relation to enhancing successful education and career opportunities for people with a disability. A series of keynote presentations will be given by national and international speakers, and interactive workshops and action focused discussions around the themes of Universal Design, Teaching, Learning & Assessment, Careers & Employment will be offered. Pre-conference workshops will also be held and the program will include a poster display and resource exhibition - not to mention an exciting social events schedule! For registration and further information contact the conference organisers, Leishman Associates, on telephone (03) 6234 7844 or visit the website www.leishman-associates.com.au/pathways8 from which registration forms can be downloaded. LITERACY RESOURCE KIT FOR BOARD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS It's new! It's fantastic! It's available! Don't miss out on purchasing this resource kit designed to meet the needs of people interested in becoming members of boards and councils. It specifically targets Indigenous board and council members, but is appropriate for a much wider audience. The kit is hard copy and contains information sheets, case studies and document examples. It comes in a robust plastic carry case and carries the Department of Education Science and Training's (DEST) quality endorsement. For EARLY BIRDS there is an offer of free workshops in how to make the best use of your kit. Order now! Order form available here. For further information contact Barbara on (08) 8981 2550 or b.pitman@hstac.com.au

Newsletter Number 34 - July 2006

'NO MORE PLAYING AROUND'

An Evening with Geraldine Doogue

THE PUGGY HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

ATSI FOODcents EDUCATION MANUAL including the DEADLY TUCKER COOKBOOK

NEWS FROM NARELLE (Narelle Higginson is Disability Coordination Officer at HSTAC)

LITERACY RESOURCE KIT FOR BOARD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS