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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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Early success for CQCM's country girl 

Published on 02 June, 2005 

CQCM’s Bachelor of Music (Voice) student Vanessa Worthington (pictured) is set for country music stardom at the ripe old age of 17.

Ms Worthington began singing in her family’s band, The Harmonics when she was eight years old and has continued her passion for music by studying at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM).

PhotoID:2154 Among the many singing awards Ms Worthington has won, she recently succeeded in taking out the overall winner of the Garden City Country Music Festival held at Oakey.

Ms Worthington has also been successful in winning three major vocal awards and numerous top rankings in the Mackay Eisteddfod over the past few years.

Throughout Ms Worthington’s musical journey, she has performed alongside famous country legends such as James Blundell and The Wolverines. She is also set to join Melinda Schneider as her support act.

PhotoID:2155 Vanessa enjoys a wide range of music from classical singing to jazz, contemporary and country.

“My life would not be complete without music and singing. It also helps me discover who I am through the songs that I perform,” Vanessa Worthington said.

The Harmonics will perform at the Wine and Food Day as part of Mackay Festival of Arts in July.

For further information, please contact Jo Falzon on 4940 7808.