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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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About The Smith Family 

  • The Smith Family is currently supporting the development of over 65,000 students in 95 communities across Australia ...
  • These students are benefiting from a highly effective sponsorship program, which provides complementary support so that children can develop the skills they need for their journey through life. This incorporates:
  • o Literacy support, helping children develop their comprehension, numeracy, digital, financial, health and emotional literacy skills.
  • o Personal support, which includes formally structured mentoring, tutoring and coaching as well as access to social, sporting and cultural activities such as camps to support physical, social and emotional development.
  • o Financial support to assist families with the purchase of school uniforms, shoes, books and other education related expenses, including class excursions and outings.