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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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Simone lights path for Australian South Sea Islanders 

Published on 03 September, 2008 

A vibrant community event was the setting for Simone Warkill's recognition as the first recipient of the Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarship to graduate from CQUniversity.

A ceremony to recognise her achievement was held during the 'Linking the Generations 2008' Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Family Fun Day, held in Rockhampton on August 30.

PhotoID:6211, Simone Warkill is congratulated by Professor Alex Radloff
Simone Warkill is congratulated by Professor Alex Radloff

The ceremony aimed to inspire other community members to undertake further study, and to provide them with a pathway to success.

The ASSI scholarship program was initiated by the Queensland Government Action Plan in the wake of the ASSI Recognition Statement in 2001. Simone's scholarship has been funded by QR along with the Department of Multicultural Affairs (Qld).

Current and former representatives of the ASSI Scholarship Board of Advice attending the recognition ceremony included Jeanette Morgan, whose address struck a chord with Simone. 

"When I was granted the scholarship I didn't realise the impact that QR investment in me would have but Jeanette Morgan's address helped me realise the significance."

CQUniversity representatives on hand to offer congratulations included Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services) Professor Alex Radloff, who said she could understand the challenges of Simone's 4 years of tertiary study.

PhotoID:6212, CQUniversity rep Michelle Roberts with Simone and husband Evan
CQUniversity rep Michelle Roberts with Simone and husband Evan

Simone was able to share the recognition ceremony experience with both her immediate family members and members of the wider Australian SSI community, as well as valued University staff members.

A Rockhampton mother of 3, Simone graduated earlier this year with a double degree in Business and Professional Communication and aspires to develop her own communications business while continuing to assist the ASSI community.

PhotoID:6213, Scholarship board members Jeanette Morgan and Don Fewquandie pass on their congratulations
Scholarship board members Jeanette Morgan and Don Fewquandie pass on their congratulations PhotoID:6214, Simone with family members
Simone with family members PhotoID:6215, Uni well-wishers included (from left) Michelle Roberts, Suzi Blair, Kate Ames and Alex Radloff
Uni well-wishers included (from left) Michelle Roberts, Suzi Blair, Kate Ames and Alex Radloff PhotoID:6216, Simone Warkill lights the way
Simone Warkill lights the way PhotoID:6217, Simone with mother Marlene and uncle Joe Leo OAM - both founding board members for the scholarship foundation
Simone with mother Marlene and uncle Joe Leo OAM - both founding board members for the scholarship foundation