CQUniversity has continued its strong commitment to industry engagement, with BMA Chair and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) Professor Bronwyn Fredericks and Director of Development and Alumni Relations Ms Suzi Blair recently visiting BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) offices in Blackwater.

The visit allowed the pair to tour the mine site, meet with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees and view a presentation by the management team including Mr Paul Hemburrow, the BMA Blackwater General Manager.

Director of Development and Alumni Relations Ms Suzi Blair (third from left) and BMA Chair and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) Professor Bronwyn Fredericks (far right) meet with BMA Blackwater employees recently

It also gave Professor Fredericks the opportunity to explain her role as BMA Chair and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) with CQUniversity, the significance of the existing partnership between the two organisations and also future plans to further solidify the relationship, including Professor Fredericks' participation in the BMA Female Future Leaders Workshop in Moranbah in August.

"The day was really successful" said Professor Fredericks.

"I'm looking forward to developing the relationship with BMA and working on some great projects throigh the BMA and CQUniversity partnership."

Professor Fredericks, Ms Blair and Mr Hemburrow discussed community development projects underway through BMA in the Central Highlands area, including work currently being done on the Blackwater pool, direct engagement with the schools and the provision of child care.