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'LIVIN'
IN A HOUSE' GOES GLOBAL!
On 15 May 2007 the
World Health Organisation announced the winners of its photo and video
contest, 'Images of Health and Disability'.
The animated CD, 'Livin'
in a House', has won second prize in the video category of this prestigious
international competition.
The CD was produced
by Human Services Training Advisory Council (HSTAC) in collaboration with
Skinnyfish Music, and was funded by the Beverage Industry Environment
Council of Australia.
It features the extraordinary
talents of Indigenous musician, George Burrarrawanga, who wrote and recorded
the theme song.
George was an elder
of the Gumatj clan and elder of Indigenous music. He saw himself as a
messenger and believed many stories can be told through song. He was passionate
about people being responsible for their own living environment and wanted
this song to support the Indigenous Environmental Health Workers in Australia.
The animated CD has
been produced as a learning resource for Indigenous people living in remote
communities. It addresses some of the challenges around health, hygiene
and house maintenance. It is an example of what can be achieved with collaboration
between industry, Indigenous artists and the corporate world.
To view the 'Livin'
in a House' video and others in the World Health Organisation competition
go
to>> and click on video.
'Livin' in a House'
is out of stock at present, but another production run is currently being
arranged, this time in DVD format.
If you are interested
in obtaining a copy, please register your name and postal address with
Elisabeth Abbott at admin@hstac.com.au
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MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR 'LIVIN'
IN A HOUSE'!
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BUILDING
SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
Free
Government Skills Australia information seminars and workshops:
- Darwin - Wednesday
22 August 2007
The sessions will be
presented by industry strategy specialists and consist of half day presentations
for all sectors, followed by workshop activities focused on specific Training
Packages.
Read more>>further information
and registration
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NEWS
FROM NARELLE
(Narelle
Higginson, HSTAC's Disability Coordination Officer)
I recently attended
'Doing It Better: A Forum on Learning Disabilities in Education' at the
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
There were a number
of presentations by speakers from the United Kingdom and Australia, including
Jane Kirk, Dyslexia Study Advisor at the University of Edinburgh were
she has developed and implemented innovative assessment and support procedures
for students and staff. Read
more>>
I came away from the
forum with lists of useful resources about learning disabilties for educators,
trainers and students. If you would like a copy of this information, please
contact Elisabeth on 08 8981 2550 or admin@hstac.com.au
I have resigned from
the position of Disability Coordination Officer with HSTAC from 30 May
2007 and am moving to a temporary position as Project Officer at Student
Services DEET.
I have thoroughly
enjoyed my role as DCO, and would like to take this opportunity to thank
everyone I have worked with across the Top End for your support during
the past year.
Future enquiries and
correspondence should be forwarded to Barbara Pitman, Executive Officer,
HSTAC on 08 8981 2550 or b.pitman@hstac.com.au
TRAINING GTNT - DELIVERING QUALITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Group Training NT
is a not-for-profit organisation committed to successful training through
quality management with a training team dedicated to meeting the needs
of its clients. It is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering
nationally accredited training under the Australian Quality Training Framework.
Training GTNT has
seminar rooms and computer laboratories (with internet access) available
for hire in Darwin and Alice Springs, at very competitive rates. They
are ideal for:
- Classroom style
training
- Presentations
- Seminars
- Product launches
- Meetings
The Alice Springs
facility can seat up to 40 people and the Darwin facility up to 38 people
(theatre style).
Enquiries for the
Darwin facility should be directed to Jean Toia on 08 8980 0614 or jean.toia@gtnt.com.au,
and for the Alice Springs facility to Cherie Castle on 08 8953 4090 or
cherie.castle@gtnt.com.au
INVITATION
- DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK 2007
Charles Darwin University,
Regional Disability Liaison Officer, Chamber of Commerce NT, YouthWorX
NT and Darwin City Council are proud supporters of 2007 Disability Awareness
Week and invite you to join them for dinner on Wednesday 15 August at
6.00pm and listen to a remarkable Australian with a disability who sailed
solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.
Vinny
Lauwers was named World Disabled Sportsperson of the Year in 2001
Your invitation
to the 'Celebrating Ability and Achievement' Dinner.
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