NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 12/12/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
RJ Houston, General Manager, Capability & Industry at Royal Life Saving Australia, talking about the Royal Life Savings – Summer Safety Campaign. In an effort to avoid last year’s toll, Royal Life Saving Australia is calling on everyone to make water safety a priority by considering the risks and preparing before heading out. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, with 39 per cent of last summer’s drowning deaths involving people aged 55 and over, as are people born overseas who accounted for 27 per cent of deaths. No matter your age, background, or swimming ability, before heading out this summer learn how to enjoy the water safely. For more information on water safety tips, visit the link below!
www.royallifesaving.com.au/summerwatersafety
Royce Ramsamy, Former Program participant and current Project Assistant with the Menzies – Ramaciotti Regional and Remote Health Sciences Training Centre and Grace Skehan, CDU Lecturer in Education and Indigenous Knowledges, talking about the First Nations Introduction to University Pathways Program (Health, Education and Arts) is back for 2025. Established by CDU in 2023, the Program gives students with an interest in these fields a ‘taste test’ of sorts into the relevant coursework as well as University life. Students who complete the Program will be given assistance in choosing university pathway options at the end, such as qualifications at certificate, diploma or degree level in health, education or arts. First Nations people from across Australia are eligible to apply. There is no fee for the program and those living outside of the Greater Darwin area will be given financial support for travel and accommodation. CDUs First Nations Introduction to University Program (Health, Education and Arts) will next run in Darwin January 20th to February 14th (two or four week participation options). To find out more, check out the link below!
https://www.cdu.edu.au/…/first-nations-pathways…
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