Continuous Learning 

Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training

Throughout Term 1, our staff are participating in Cultural Awareness training with James Kyle.

James Kyle is a Thungutti Goori man who grew up in a small community called Billybyang Creek on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Most noted as a passionate educator of Aboriginal culture and history, James has taught across many branches of government and non-government organisations from the likes of Victoria University to Victoria Police and many others.

This course is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding required for successfully working with the Victorian Indigenous community. It also builds awareness of Indigenous issues and aims to eradicate apprehension or misconception about Indigenous people. The program is tailored to not only provide a historical perspective but to also provide learning which can be applied in everyday situations. This program rightfully challenged some thinking and raised some questions for us as a College.

Neurodiversity Workshop

This week, staff and junior students were blessed to participate in a series of workshops with Seamus Evans. Seamus is an ambassador for Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA) and visits schools across the country to inspire children and adults of all ages to turn adversity into a superpower. 

Participants were left feeling empowered as they heard Seamus's triumphant journey overcoming the challenges associated with Tourette Syndrome to work on TV and pursue a career in the public eye. 

Inclusivity is so important among Australians with neurodiverse conditions being diagnosed more frequently, “being different is now the new normal”. This presentation is designed to educate people on neurodiversity, its challenges, benefits and how to engage both professionally and socially with someone who may seem a little different. So let’s all ‘Accept’ the cards life has dealt us, discover our true ‘Passion’ and use sheer ‘Determination’ to turn our flaws into SUPERPOWERS!

Neurodiversity Awareness

It is also timely that this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This week aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported around the world.

In his honest and highly emotive letter to parents, Hugh from the Resilience Project, openly describes his experience of parenting an autistic child. It is well worth a listen.