NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 06/08/2025

On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:

Liz, Service Centre Manager, talking about the Western Cape Community inspiring new service centre. Services Australia’s Western Cape Service Centre, based in Weipa, has reopened this week following a community co-designed makeover reflecting the unique culture of First Nations Australians of the beautiful Cape York Peninsula. The service centre is the hub for the surrounding communities of Aurukun, Napranum and Mapoon. The Western Cape Service Centre is the fourth bespoke redesign in remote communities across Australia with four more planned for completion in 2025. Over several months, the Services Australia project team met with Elders, Traditional Owners, staff and customers in community and onsite to listen and understand cultural factors that could be supported during the redesign. Customers were also invited to provide feedback on design concepts throughout the development phase.

Colleen Holmes, Skills Explorer Managing Director, talking about Skills Explorer – Developing Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills of adult learners. Through LLND training and support provided by Skills Explorer, they help adult learners build foundational skills in English language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy. They work with businesses and organisations to help adults enhance their career prospects or return to work. Their programs are designed to fit each person’s circumstances. You can find out more via the link below!

https://skillsexplorer.com.au/

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