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Adult learning peak body visits, calls for 'reassessment'The president of Australia's peak adult learning body, Professor Barry Golding has visited Rockhampton for a forum calling for a reassessment of adult education in Australia. CQUniversity hosted the forum at its Ron Smyth Building in Quay Street. Full Details…2013-07-08 09:52:31.0 |
- New course seeks improved responses to domestic violence
Published on 17 September, 2007
Queensland's first accredited domestic and family violence training course is being regionally launched by Jan Jarratt, State Member for Whitsunday and Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister for Women on Thursday 20th September at 2pm at the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, Central Queensland University, Boundary Rd, Mackay.
"This training course is unique in that it is the first training course on responding to domestic and family violence to be accredited in Queensland", said Heather Nancarrow, Director of the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research.
- Saddle up for a charitable wine and cheese evening
Published on 17 September, 2007
The Rockhampton Horse Riding for the Disabled Association (RHRDA) is hosting a Wine and Cheese Evening on Friday, September 21, at Rockhampton Customs House, in an effort to raise awareness and much-needed funds.
All are welcome to take part in this event which has already attracted support and involvement from a range of CQU staff and students.
- CQU Emerald helps host learning 'festival'
Published on 14 September, 2007
CQU Emerald and Emerald Shire Library recently hosted a 'Festival of Leisure and Learning' in association with Adult Learners' Week (from September 1-8).
The intention was to showcase all facets of learning, whether formal or hobby related.
- CQU announces Voluntary Separations and end of some Fixed term Contracts
Published on 13 September, 2007
In line with the University's stated commitment to match its staff requirements to student numbers, Central Queensland University today announced that it will support 46 staff who have elected to take Voluntary Separation, and a further 22 staff will complete their fixed term contracts at the end of their current contract period.
Today's announcement follows the non-renewal of 34 fixed-term contracts at the end of June.
- Love of singing the only requirement for Big Sing
Published on 13 September, 2007
A love of singing is the only entry requirement for participants in Yeppoon's second Big Sing weekend, on September 21-23.
Registrations are invited from all singers, including crooners and bathroom opera stars as well as singing teachers and trained vocalists.
- Nurse knows the rewards of caring
Published on 13 September, 2007
Clinical nurse Keryn Abberton knows first hand the importance of having caring and competent nursing staff.
Not only is she the Clinical Facilitator for the Operating Theatre at Princess Alexandra Hospital, she has been at her husband's bedside as he fought against lymphoma.
- Uni rep chairs conference for 'older' Girl Guides
Published on 13 September, 2007
Almost 100 delegates from 31 Trefoil Guilds throughout Queensland met at Cool Waters on the Capricorn Coast recently (September 7-9) for their 30th Biennial Conference.
Trefoil Guilds are made up of older women who meet, under the banner of Girl Guides Australia, to support their communities by carrying on the good work that is the ethic of guiding, and for fellowship.