Birra News

Number 87, 9 October 2006

Note from Editor

Now for the Late Late Edition. This issue comes late so we can include photos from the weekends Diversity Camp on Moreton and info and pics from the Tertiary Indigenous Games. There is so much more plus all the regular stuff, so much so that there is too much to mention! We are always on the lookout for photos and events, notices and anything else you think should be in Birra. So If you have anything please feel free to send it to us here at Birra. As always, Nathan.

Birra News archive - Go to the archive section for previous issues of Birra News.

Pic of the Week

John Tapp, Moreton Island by Stephen Corporal
Read the story that goes with the photo below in Unit News.

Quote of Note

"Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy."

Edward Chapin

Student News

Tertiary Indigenous Games
UQ students attended the Tertiary Indigenous Games for the first time ever this year. The games were on 20, 21 and 22 September. The events included Volleyball, Netball, Basketball and Touch Football. More than anything these games were a social event. So here is the update: 1st-Newcastle, 2nd-QUT, 3rd-Wollongong, 4th-Think Sydney, 5th & 6th - Assume was Griffith, 7th- UQ YAH!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 points for netball, 4 for basketball, 4 for volleyball and 5 for touch footy, and 0 points for karaoke and traditional games- Tish you dropped the ball- thought you said you were planning on winning that : ), 8th-Canberra, 9th-UTS. So because Newcastle won, they have chosen to have next years games in Wollongong. Also want to say a big thanks to Gina not only for driving the bus but also for joining in and playing (MVP for basketball and netball GO GINA). And last but not least thanks to Crystal for organising the event. If it wasn't for her none of us would have had such a good time. So give her a pat on the back when you see her next.

We are also going to start running committee meetings to organise next year’s event in Wollongong. Any UQ Indigenous students who are interested are welcome to come along and attend the meetings and play in the practice matches that we plan on having between now and then. We are also planning on starting an Indigenous team or two at UQ next semester (funds willing of course) in Netball and basketball against other UQ students. If anyone wants to get involved email here. Karina Hall

Committee for the 2007 Tertiary Indigenous Games
A committee was setup to organise UQs participation at the 2007 Tertiary Indigenous Games being held in Wollongong which is presumed to be in September. The committee consists of the following:

President: William Hayward
Vice President: Seleneah More
Secretary: Karina Hall
Treasurer: Lorena Spangen
Fundraising Contact: Crystal Williams
Netball Coach: Paul Sheehan
Basketball Coach/Captain: Gina Baira
Volleyball Coach/Captain: Jacob Anderson
Touch Football Coach/Captain: Mareshah
Staff Reps: Stephen Corporal and Gina Baira

We held our first meeting last Monday. We're trying to get more Indigenous students to join in with us. The incentive for this we hope will be the Wollongong trip next year (although this depends on funding and numbers will be limited).

Our next meeting is on 5th November (Sunday) at my place at 11am followed by a BBQ. The address is 69 Marshall Road, Rocklea. Phone: 0402402417 Email: s4087974@student.uq.edu.au. Karina Hall

New scholarships for Indigenous Australian researchers now open
In July 2006 the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, announced support totalling $1.73 million for several key priorities identified in the Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council’s (IHEAC) policy paper Improving Indigenous Outcomes and Enhancing Indigenous Culture and Knowledge in Australian Higher Education. As part of this funding package, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians. This new fellowship provides up to $25,000 financial support for each of two Indigenous Australian postgraduate students or postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research for 4 – 6 months during 2007 in any field of study in a participating country in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East. Applications are now open, and close on 31 October 2006. Award winners will be announced in December this year. Any assistance that you can provide in promoting and supporting these awards will be most helpful. In the next week we will be mailing you promotional flyers for the Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians and hope that you will be able to pass these flyers to potential candidates. For further information, please visit www.endeavour.dest.gov.au.

Interview Skills Workshop (Evening Session) - St Lucia Campus - 17 October 2006
This session covers the important concepts of preparation, presentation and practice and is a pre-requisite for the Employment Interview Role-Play workshops. Registration is not required. This event repeats every other week (on Tuesday) until Tuesday, 21 November 2006. The workshop is held 5-8pm in Seminar Room A within Accommodation Services in the Relaxation Block.

Résumé and Cover Letter Preparation Workshop - St Lucia Campus - 17 October 2006
This workshop covers information employers look for in a resume and cover letter and how to organise this information in an effective format. Registration essential as places are limited. Please register via UQ CareerHub here. The workshop is held 10am-12pm in Seminar Room A within Accommodation Services in the Relaxation Block.

Written Applications (Evening Session) Workshop - St Lucia Campus - 24 October 2006
This 3-hour seminar covers resume preparation, cover letters, selection criteria and applications forms. Registration is not required. This event repeats every other week (on Tuesday) until Tuesday, 07 November 2006. The workshop is held 5-8pm in Seminar Room A within Accommodation Services in the Relaxation Block.

myAdvisor - Essential Information for Students
Many of your questions about student issues can be answered on this webpage. myAdvisor provides essential information about the following topics: Designing your program

Enrolment
Changing or withdrawing
Assessment
Student rights & responsibilities
Financial matters
Graduation
Forms online

So check it out and if you want further advice or it doesn't tell you what you need to know then come and talk to the staff at the Unit.

UQCareerHub
The UQ CareerHub is an online careers and graduate employment service for UQ students. Employment vacancies are listed in real-time because information comes directly from the employer - so check UQ CareerHub regularly for the latest vacancies. Weekly emails will be sent to you featuring vacancies relevant to your discipline. UQ CareerHub is managed by Student Support Services with assistance from UQ faculty staff. Check out the site at http://www.careerhub.uq.edu.au/.

National Indigenous Cadetship Program (NICP)
The National Indigenous Cadetship Program (NICP) provides opportunities for Indigenous Australians to gain the professional qualifications needed for a range of jobs in both the public and private sectors. It assists in matching students who intend studying full-time in an undergraduate degree, and in some circumstances postgraduate students, with employers who can give them work skills and professional employment experience. Here at the Unit Kym Kilroy, our Cadetship Officer, has been very successful in placing many of students. Kym can register you with the NICP and help find you a cadetship and she also does "graduate link-ups" for final year students. So call in to Room 607B of the Gordon Greenwood Building, call (07) 3365 7251 or email Kym Kilroy.

Goorie Berrimpa Business

The primary role of the Goorie Berrimpa Student Collective is to provide union support to Indigenous students attending the University of Queensland. In addition to this responsibility, Goorie Berrimpa works to promote greater respect for Indigenous culture across all spectrums of the student community. For further information please contact Goorie Berrimpa on (07) 3377 2903 or email Goorie Berrimpa.

Grapevine

Sad News: David Lewis Staff and students of SPH will be saddened to hear of the death of David Lewis, a former staff member of Indigenous health, last week. David was much loved by his students, and provided a caring and reflective presence for staff in Indigenous health. He was instrumental in the development of most of the problem based learning scenarios prepared for the Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Indigenous Health), and in the teaching and facilitation of PBL sessions for that course. He was cremated following an intimate family service on Monday 25 September in Tewantin.
Call for Abstracts - Indigenous Law Bulletin, Special Focus Edition: Young Indigenous People The Indigenous Law Bulletin is planning a special focus edition looking specifically at young Indigenous people. This edition will examine current legislation and policies and the ways in which they impact on young Indigenous people. To be a truly national publication, our aim is to publish insights, debates and discussions from around the country. Possible topics include: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; move-on powers and curfews; policing; overrepresentation in the criminal justice system; criminalising of substance abuse; legislation; child welfare issues; unlawful detention; mental health and custody; child sexual assault. Please submit your article ideas to the editors by email or by phone. The ILB is a plain-English publication that provides information and comment on a broad range of current issues affecting Indigenous peoples in an accessible and interesting format. We ask that you do reference your articles comprehensively but there is no requirement for articles to be complex or overly ‘academic’. Timelines: Articles should be submitted by email by the editorial deadline of 10 November 2006. The edition will be published in early- to mid-December. Your article should be either 600, 1600 or 2100 words. Word counts are inclusive of footnotes. We tend not to publish pictures with articles but, being a youth edition, we would like to portray the work of young Indigenous artists in this special edition. If you know of any young artists who might like to submit high resolution digital photographs of their work for publication, please let us know. Contacts: Jacqui Houston, email, (02) 9385 2256, Catherine Hunter, email, (02) 9385 2256.
Import Ban of Aboriginal Products Dear Colleague, As you may be aware Federal Arts Minister Kemp has recently called a Senate Inquiry into Australia's Indigenous visual arts and craft sector. We invite you to sign the attached petitions which offer two practical actions that can make a positive difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The petitions which have signatures from across Australia will be submitted to the Senate Inquiry before 27 October 2006. To show our people power and make a difference please sign and circulate the attached petitions or sign our online petitions by 23 October 2006. The ACCC has accepted the term "Aboriginal Style" to describe non-authentic aboriginal product. It is estimated that about 90% of product sold in retail as aboriginal product or "Aboriginal Style" is non-authentic product. Quite often this product is imported into Australia. This confusion in the marketplace undermines the integrity of authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander products, threatens the viability of genuine retailers and greatly impinges on the incomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The ban of imports of Aboriginal product and the abolition of the term "Aboriginal Style" will decrease the amount of non-authentic Aboriginal product and greatly increase the opportunities for authentic Aboriginal product to enter the marketplace. In turn, economic returns from Aboriginal products should flow to Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. It will increase consumer confidence and restore integrity in authentic Aboriginal product. NB. The retail market for Aboriginal products is estimated at more than double the size of the primary art market for Aboriginal art. Joining you in people power. Kind regards, Helene George, Managing Director, Creative Economy. The petition and more info can be found here http://www.gopetition.com/online/9752.html.
Funding for Indigenous attendance at AAA Conference 2006 The Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) is proud to announce the successful grant of $20 000 from the Indigenous Heritage Program (IHP), Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH), Canberra. The grant will be disseminated by the AAA Indigenous Sub-Committee with a view to assisting Indigenous archaeology students and members of the Indigenous community working with AAA members, to attend the Australian Archaeological Association Conference 2006 Modern Humans in Asia, Australia and Oceania: Timing, Impact, Signatures and Spread being held at La Trobe University, Beechworth Campus. The conference is planned for Friday 8 to Sunday 10 December 2006. Applications are invited (limit 1 page) which should demonstrate the following eligibility criteria: Archaeology & cultural heritage students of Indigenous descent, and/or Individuals/groups/organisations of Indigenous descent researching/working with AAA members such as traditional owners working with AAA members. Recipients from either group will have the option of attendance solely, an opportunity to present a poster, and /or an opportunity to present/co present a paper to the conference, at the discretion of the session organisers. Applications can be submitted by AAA members on behalf of Indigenous students and individuals/groups. Please address applications to the Indigenous Sub-Committee, Australian Archaeological Association, PO Box 4067, St Lucia QLD 4067 by Friday 6 October 2006. Late applications must be discussed with the Contact Officer. Applicants are also reminded of the AAA Student Registration Subsidy which reimburses students for costs of attending this year's AAA conference. For further information on the annual conference go to http://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/conference The Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) is one of the largest archaeological organisations in Australia, representing a diverse membership of professionals, students and others with an interest in archaeology. It aims to promote the advancement of archaeology; to provide an organisation for the discussion and dissemination of archaeological information and ideas; to convene meetings at regular intervals; to publicise the need for the study and conservation of archaeological sites and collections; and, to publicise the work of the Association.
Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Moving The Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Ltd is Moving. We will close our Hubert Street, Woolloongabba clinic at 4:30pm on Wednesday 27 September 2006 and will reopen at 60 Ferry Rd West End on Thursday 5 October 2006. Our Phone and Postal address will remain the same: (07) 3393 0055; PO Box 8112, Woolloongabba, 4102.

Unit News

Moreton Island Diversity Camp
Over the last weekend the Unit held a diversity camp on Moreton Island. On the camp there were national, international and Indigenous students, as well as staff from the Unit and University. I came along to drive one of the troopies and ended up having a great time. Below is a story from the camp written by Stephen Corporal and some photos too.

Our Traditional Custodian on Camp Moreton by Stephen Corporal
It was special to see the look on John Tapp’s face when speaking about his land and people. A look that I will never forget! He told stories of his people, was the professional guide and shared corroboree with us. That face tells a story of many Indigenous people who love their land, people and culture. He has that connection with his land that goes beyond the barriers of modern society and the temporary structures that build it. John is a great custodian of his land who like many Indigenous people welcome people and share what they have with people from many different backgrounds and nationalities from all around the world. John shared with all of us on the camp whether we were male or female, younger or younger, rich or not so rich, business people or psychologists. All Indigenous people ask is for people to respect their land, people and culture and don’t steal it away from them. But to share with them stories of your land, people and culture, if you don’t know your stories seek them out so that you can have that same look as Mr John Tapp did when he was sharing with us as a Traditional Custodian of Moreton Island. Yes it is personal, that is the way our stories go!!

An Archæological Life: Papers in Honour of Jay Hall
On 29 September Sean Ulm and Ian Lilley launched a book titled An Archæological Life: Papers in Honour of Jay Hall to celebrate the career of Jay Hall. In 2007 Associate Professor Jay Hall retires from the University of Queensland after more than 30 years of service to the Australian archaeological community. Celebrated as a gifted teacher and a pioneer of Queensland archaeology, Jay leaves a rich legacy of scholarship and achievement across a wide range of archaeological endeavours. An Archæological Life brings together past and present students, colleagues and friends to celebrate Jay’s contributions, influences and interests. The book features papers by Unit staff, including Ian Lilley and Sean Ulm and Unit Honorary Research Adviser Dr Richard Robins. To find out more about the book visit: http://www.atsis.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=41638&pid=41633

Scholarships, Grants, Prizes & Cadetships

Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarships in Health Related Studies 2007 The Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH) is calling for applications from Indigenous students for Post Graduate Scholarships. The CRC for Aboriginal Health has a strong commitment to building the capacity of Indigenous people working in Indigenous Health Research Scholarships are available for Honours, Master and PhD Level Students (Students intending study at the Honours level are encouraged to apply). Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Applications close on the 30th November 2006 For further information and an on-line application package go to: www.crcah.org.au or contact Diane Walker, Capacity Development Officer, CRCAH phone: (08) 89 227 897 or email.
Claud and Kate Delpratt Memorial Scholarship Open to Indigenous people who are enrolled, or seeking to enrol, in the MBBS program, or in a program taken as a precursor to the MBBS. Awarded as tenure becomes vacant to a UQ student followed by a UWA student. Selection is based on previous academic results at secondary school and, if applicable, tertiary level; and social or economic need. Value: approx $7,400 per annum until the recipient completes the MBBS program, subject to the recipient making satisfactory academic progress and remaining enrolled in the program for which the scholarship is awarded. The closing Date is 10 November 2006. For information go to http://www.som.uq.edu.au/som/current_students/prizes.htm or phone (07) 3365 5481.
Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians The Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians aim to: enable high achieving Indigenous Australian scholars to undertake research in participating countries in Asia, Pacific and the Middle East; further develop award holders’ knowledge and skills in their field of research; strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries; showcase Australia’s education sector around the world; strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of Australia and the peoples of the participating countries; and build international linkages and networks. The Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians provide financial support for Indigenous postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research, in any field of study, in participating outgoing countries. The research project must be taken in one block, it cannot be broken into two or more visits to the host country. Award holders are expected to return to Australia at the conclusion of their award. Awards are valued at up to $AUD25,000. Benefits include: an amount of up to $AUD5,000 to cover travel costs; an amount of up to $AUD5,000 to cover establishment costs; and a monthly stipend $AUD2,500 for up to six months. Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants. For more information go to the website. Applications close 31 October 2006.
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships Through the Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships program, the Department of Education and the Arts is proud to offer up to 15 teaching scholarships to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who aspire to be teachers. The scholarship program is named in honour of Pearl Duncan, an Aboriginal teacher who has dedicated her life to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in education. The scholarships provide financial assistance to scholarship holders to gain degrees in education at Queensland universities. Scholarships are valued at up to $20,000 each (before tax). Applications close 16 October 2006. For more information go to the website.
National Archives of Australia Summer Scholarships Scheme The scheme is aimed at university students enrolled in 20th century Australian history or a related field. Scholarships are awarded for a six-week period of full-time research to be conducted in January and February at the National Archives in Canberra. The scholarship includes airfare to Canberra, accommodation and a weekly stipend over the 6 week full-time period students spend at the museum. The closing date is 31 October 2006. For further information and an application form go to the National Archives of Australia website.
The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship Established in the year 2000 by the Federal Government, The Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship is Australia's most prestigious scholarship for Indigenous Australians to study Honours in Political Science or related subjects at any Australian university. One Neville Bonner Scholarship is awarded each year. The Scholarship is equivalent in value to the Australian Postgraduate Award plus HECS (paid up front). The Scholarship is also sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Applications and requested documentation (as stated in the Application Form) must be received by the Scholarship Administrator by 30 November 2006. For more information go to website.
Graduate School Research Travel Grant The UQ Graduate School Research Travel Grant (GSRTG) previously known as the UQ Graduate School Research Travel Awards (GSRTA) have funded over 500 UQ research higher degree students to travel to access resources in Australia or overseas that have enabled them to speed up progress on and enhance the quality of their thesis by giving them access to equipment, expertise, or archives not readily available at UQ. The Graduate School offers these awards twice a year (once each semester). GSRTGs have been offered since their implementation in Second Semester 1998. For more information go to the website.
Macquarie Bank Indigenous Scholarship/Myer One Year Indigenous Scholarship Australian Film, Television & Radio School's Indigenous Program Initiative is calling for applications for two scholarships to study fulltime at the School in 2007. The Australian Film, Television & Radio School is the key national centre for the training of exceptionally gifted film, television, digital media and radio students and the high-level professional development of those already working in the industry. The Macquarie Bank Indigenous Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study directing, producing, screenwriting or documentary at the AFTRS in 2007. The Myer One Year Indigenous Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study directing, producing, screenwriting, documentary, sound design, screen composition, editing, digital media, cinematography or design fulltime at the AFTRS in 2007. Each scholarship stipend is $25,000 pa. Reasonable relocation expenses will be met if moving from intrastate or interstate. Applicants granted an interview receive travel assistance. Successful scholars will commence studies at the AFTRS in late January 2007. If you wish to have an application form posted to you or have any questions please contact the Student Services Centre on (02) 9805 6444 or Sara Hourez on (08) 8553 5291 or email. Application forms will be available on the AFTRS website at aftrs.edu.au from late July 2006.
Other Scholarships Other scholarships offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Queensland can be found at www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?id=1137.
Joint Academic Scholarship Online Network (JASON) JASON is a search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. http://www.jason.unimelb.edu.au/.

Employment Opportunities

Position: Legal Officer Description: Gurang Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is the Native Title Representative Body for Central Queensland based in Bundaberg. GLC(AC) assists indigenous people with land interests in Central Queensland under the Native Title Act, the Aboriginal Land Act and the Indigenous Land Fund and also acts for indigenous people in mining, tourism and other infrastructure projects. The Legal Officer assists the Legal Unit to oversee and manage the legal aspects of the Land Council's portfolio of native title claims, in consultation with other sections of the Land Council. The Legal Officer requires legal qualifications as a lawyer, three years post-admission experience, skills in financial budgeting and management as well as sound communication skills. Closing Date: 31 October 2006 More Information: Donna McMah on telephone (07) 41 533 990 or by email
Position: Native Title Manager Description: Gurang Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) is the Native Title Representative Body for Central Queensland based in Bundaberg. GLC(AC) assists indigenous people with land interests in Central Queensland under the Native Title Act, the Aboriginal Land Act and the Indigenous Land Fund and also acts for indigenous people in mining, tourism and other infrastructure projects. The Gurang Land Council (AC) is looking to recruit a suitably qualified professional as Manager Native Title. The Manager Native Title advises traditional owners groups, in conjunction with other sections of the Land Council, on native title and compensation claims and heads the Native Title unit of the Land Council. This position requires good management and organizational skills, demonstrated supervisory skills, experience with high-level project & resource management and excellent communication skills. Closing Date: 31 October 2006 More Information: Donna McMah on telephone (07) 41 533 990 or by email
Position: 8 academic positions for Indigenous Australians at QUT Description: Oppurtunities exist for up to eight Indigenous Australians to share in QUT's aspirations for teaching and learning, research and community engagement. Appointees will participate in a development program specifically designed for this cohort to ensure success in an academic careeer. The positions are in Built Environment and Engineering, Buisness,Creative Industries, Education, Health and Law. Closing Date: 27 October 2006 More Information: www.jobs.qut.com
Position: Chief Executive Officer Description: Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council Mapoon is located on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula just 85km north of Weipa. Further information about Mapoon community is available at www.mapoon.com. Council is seeking to engage a Chief Executive with strong leadership and consultative skills to support its progressive approach to Community engagement and future development. The CEO will have a strong understanding of the political, economic, and social issues that exist in Aboriginal communities. You must demonstrate significant experience in senior management roles incorporating the development and implementation of Corporate Plans, providing support to Council in developing longer term strategic direction and proven effectiveness in the maintenance of positive working relationships with an elected governing body. Closing date: 23 October 2006 More Information: Peter Callaghan on 0429 314 455 or email
Position: Sport & Recreation Program Officer Description: Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking to fil the position of Sport & Recreation Program Officer. The purpose of position is to develop, coordinate and deliver sport and recreational programs and activities for the community of Woorabinda. Desirable Requirements: Current drivers license, Suitability Card or eligible for a Blue Card, General Principal Coaching, Bronze Medallion/First Aid Certificate. Closing Date: 13 October 2006 More Information: Ben Lorraway on (07) 4925 9800
Position: Ranger (Indigenous Identified) - Northern Region, Parks Division Description: The EPA has determined that it is a genuine Equal Opportunity Measure that an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person fills this position. Location: Magnetic Island National Park. Key Duties: Perform general estate development duties, estate maintenance duties, public contact duties and natural/cultural resource management duties. Skills/Abilities: Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with sound knowledge of issues that relate directly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Closing Date: 20 October 2006 More Information: Phone: (07) 3238 3998 or email Reference: EN347/06
Expressions of Interest – Director, Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Herston Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people for the exciting new position of Director of the Centre for Indigenous Health within the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Director will report directly to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Processes are underway to reform the Centre for Indigenous Health from a Centre within the School of Population Health to become a Faculty Centre. The Centre will include relevant staff from various Schools within the Faculty of Health Sciences including: Medicine, Nursing, Population Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Human Movement Studies, and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. This arrangement will ensure a truly multi-disciplinary response to the health situations in Indigenous Australians. As Director you will provide academic leadership for Indigenous health in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and will be expected to develop a research agenda and secure significant funding for research on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 1/3 of Indigenous Australians reside in Queensland. You should also be able to supervise Research higher Degree students such as PhDs. The Director will also advise on teaching relating to Indigenous health in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework curricula in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and provide some teaching sessions. It is expected that the incumbent will play an important role in securing funds to support teaching in Indigenous health in the Faculty, and will be involved in service functions related to Indigenous health with universities, government and non-government agencies, including Indigenous organisations. It is envisaged that these activities would relate directly to the research and teaching missions of the Faculty. The Director would be expected to mentor more junior Indigenous academic staff in the Faculty in the further development of their careers in research, teaching and service, and secure funding to support and expand academic positions in Indigenous health. Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent qualification as well as possess expert knowledge in Indigenous health in the Australian context, a substantial publication record related to Indigenous health in quality journals, success in attracting external grants for research and teaching, experience in collaborative academic interactions, tertiary teaching experience, and demonstrated organisational ability. Appointment would be at Associate Professor or Professor level. Further details are available online or by contacting Professor Peter Brooks or at email: p.brooks@uq.edu.au or Professor Richard Taylor at email: r.taylor@sph.uq.edu.au. Expressions of interest including a full curriculum vitae should be emailed to Professor Peter Brooks at p.brooks@uq.edu.au. Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 30 October 2006.

What's On

UQ - What's on this Week A UQ webpage that gives an overview of events around UQ on a weekly basis or search further ahead. Covering the academic calendar, student matters, seminars and workshops, sporting fixtures, concerts, exhibitions, courses and careers events, graduations, orientation, dinners, receptions and public lectures. Go to www.uq.edu.au/events/ to check it out.
Queensland’s Icons on Display - From 28 September 2006 From the controversial cane toad to the humble macadamia nut, the National Trust Bendigo Bank Icons of Queensland exhibition presents thirty-six interesting icons which have significance in the cultural history of the state. The Big Pineapple, Buderim Ginger and the colour maroon also made it to the final twelve nominated this year. Queensland Museum South Bank, open 9.30am – 5.00pm daily, corner of Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank. Phone (07) 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au.
Social Work Practices Day - 13 October 2006 The conference is aimed at presenting best practice in relation to tackling family violence from difference perspectives. This includes best practice response from people working in child safety, men’s groups, domestic violence services. Jackie Huggins who has many years experience in addressing issues faced by not only the Indigenous community but all Australians, will present an overview. The day will conclude with a hypothetical panel of the speakers chaired by Associate Professor Catherine McDonald from the School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences. This is a must attend conference for anyone practicing in the social work and welfare field who is interested in tackling family violence. The Social Work Practices Day will be held on Friday 13th October 2006 at the St Lucia Golf Course. Jackie Huggins, Sam Watson, John Brady and Sue Featherstone will be presenting on the day in relation to Tackling Family Violence. Download a flyer with more information here (pdf 400kb)
Queensland Multicultural Festival - 15 October 2006 Following two highly successful events in 2004 and 2005, the Queensland Multicultural Festival is back in 2006 and better than ever - so come and travel the world in Brisbane this October at the third annual Festival! Headlining artists - Lior, Vika & Linda and Guo Yue.Photo taken at 2005 Mulicultural festivalHundreds of varied and colourful performances, creative workshops, dance sessions, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and more than 30 international food stalls offer festival patrons the sights, tastes and sounds of 89 artists and groups from over 66 different ethnic backgrounds at Roma Street Parkland on 15 October 2006. Find out why 75 000 people attended the festivals in 2004 and 2005 and celebrate our wonderfully diverse community. Proudly sponsored by: Queensland University of Technology, Channel 10, Roma Street Parkland, TransLink, OurBrisbane.com, Classic Hits 4KQ 693. To learn more go to the website.
Annual Engaging indigenous Communities' Conference - 16-18 October 2006 Liquid Learning is proud to present this forward looking conference featuring engaging case studies and expert insights from leading practitioners including: Michael McLeod Chief Executive Officer, Message Stick Telecommunications; Jasmin Fielder Director, Indigenous Economic Development Implementation Team, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Michelle Roberts, Human Resources Manager, Traditional Credit Union Ltd; Colin Walker, Assistant Commissioner, Personal Tax Design, Australian Taxation Office; Barry Taylor, Managing Director, Ngarda Ngarli Yarndu Foundation; Duncan Ord, Director, Aboriginal Economic Development, Department of Industry and Resources, Western Australia; Dr Marie Leech, General Manager, Community Services, Mission Australia; Brian Hughey, General Manager, Ngarda Civil and Mining; Carroll Karpany, Industry Development Advisor, South Australia Tourism Commission; Harry Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Titjikala Community; Professor Louis Evans, Director, Plants for People Program, Curtin University of Technology; Ann Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Agencies for South West Accommodation; Lew Opie, General Manager, First Australians Business; John Anderson, Volunteer Process Mentor, Pi-CaTS Pty Ltd; and Isabelle Adams, Managing Director, Vision Network Pty Ltd. 16-17 October 2006, Mercure Hotel Brisbane. For more information go to the website.
Sea Change Conference: Indigenous Women’s Conference - 18-19 October 2006 Kummara Association invites you to attend the See Change Indigenous Women's Conference to explore Aboriginal Women's Law, Cultural Strengthening and Leadership ideas. Murri women across the state have iterated that IT'S TIME FOR WOMEN, IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE. The Conference will discuss well-being in terms of cultural healing, self-care, emotional and spiritual intelligence and explore Aboriginal Women's Terms of Reference - Principles and Philosophy of Aboriginal Women's Law and the Rites of Passage. Date: 18 th - 19th October 2006. Time : 9.00 am – 4.30 pm. Venue: Riverside Receptions, 50 Oxlade Drive New Farm. Lunch is provided and the event is free (Must register – limited seats available). It's time for CHANGE. The time is NOW. For further information/bookings contact Dulcie or Carol at Kummara Association on (07) 3846 5654 or email.
Readers and Reading Masterclass - 28-29 October 2006 The Australian Studies Centre, UQ, is hosting the Readers and Reading Masterclass.The Readers and Reading Masterclass will be a great opportunity for postgrads and early career researchers to received advanced study on a topic that crosses many fields of study. Further information can be found on the ASC website here.
4th National Indigenous Education Conference - 27-29 November 2006 Wollotuka, the School of Aboriginal Studies at The University of Newcastle in partnership with the Indigenous Unit from the NSW Department of Education and Training is hosting the 4th National Indigenous Education Conference from 27 to 29 November 2006 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. The conference will attract delegates predominantly from Australia and surrounding islands, New Zealand and Canada. Representatives are expected from Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education environments from areas such as policy, curriculum development & teaching and academics & public servants from State and Federal Government departments. The third national conference was held in Ballarat, VIC in 2004. The conference is Indigenous centred for the empowerment of Indigenous Australians to facilitate education and interaction through Indigenous-led engagement. In addition to a small number of visionary thought-provoking keynote addresses there will be interactive workshops and knowledge sharing with national and international Indigenous researchers, educators and community leaders. A special feature of the conference will be a Cultural Afternoon including tours and a Cultural Reception at Wollotuka (in the language of the Awabakal people, Wollotuka means "eating and meeting place"). For further details regarding registration and the call for abstracts & entertainment, please visit the conference website to express your interest in attending.
Islam Dreaming: Indigenous Muslims in Australia - 2 November 2006 This paper introduces Peta Stephenson's current research on Islam in Indigenous Australia. It recovers a broad spectrum of Indigenous identification with Islam, including strict adherents of the faith, ecumenical polytheists who adopt Islamic and other religious traditions simultaneously, and those who have chosen not to adopt Islam but whose lives have nonetheless been shaped by their or their forebears’ contact with various muslim communities. Two key concepts, the notions of ‘reversion’ and ‘cultural convergence’ organise the project. Reversion is a discursive technique for reconnecting to one’s ancestry in Australia, while convergence enables Indigenous Muslims to see their identity as part of a global spiritual community. Dr Peta Stephenson, a postdoctoral research fellow with the ASC, specialises in the study of cross-cultural encounters between Indigenous and non-white migrant communities in Australia. She is the author of The Outsiders Within: Telling Australia’s Indigenous-Asian Story (forthcoming UNSW Press, 2007), which explores the various ways in which Indigenous-Asian histories and identities are being creatively explored in cross-cultural artistic and theatrical production. The seminar will be held 4pm-6pm, CCCS Seminar Room, Forgan Smith Tower, Level 4, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland (map).
Aboriginal Studies: Making the Connections - 2-3 November 2006 Over the years Aboriginal Studies Association (ASA) conferences have become justly renowned for interactive workshops and practical strategies; sharing resources and best practice; the latest research; and, above all, networking, contacts, sharing and learning. A must for educators and researchers, beginning and experienced, who are committed to making a difference. Focus Areas: connecting schools and communities; engaging Indigenous learners; practical teaching resources; results of recent research; and ideas that work in teaching and learning at all levels of education and training. Inspiring Keynotes Linda Burney, Rhonda Craven, Paul Hughes, Dare to Lead, Patrick Dodson and more. Dinner speaker: Warren Mundine; MC: Dave Ella. Elders sharing circles, practical workshops, the best resources, networking - Making the Connections will be an Aboriginal Studies teaching and learning experience not to be missed. General enquiries: Lisa Car 0421 855 683, l.inman@uws.edu.au. Presenters' enquiries: Trevor Cook 0404 366 883, tco73871@bigpond.net.au. Abstracts Due 1 September. Early Bird Registration by 11 September. Refereed Papers Due 1 October. Downloadable Information Pack (Registration, Call for Papers, Program Updates) at: www.asa.nsw.edu.au or http://self.uws.edu.au/.
UQ Committee Meeting for the 2007 Tertiary Indigenous Games - 5 November 2006 A committee was setup to organise UQs participation at the 2007 Tertiary Indigenous Games being held in Woollongong which is presumed to be in September. We held our first meeting last Monday. We're trying to get more Indigenous students to join in with us. The incentive for this we hope will be the Woollongong trip next year (although this depends on funding and numbers will be limited). Our next meeting is on 5 November (Sunday) at my place at 11am followed by a BBQ. The address is 69 Marshall Road, Rocklea. Phone: 0402402417 Email: s4087974@student.uq.edu.au. Karina Hall
Transformations conference 2006: Culture and Environment in Human Development - 27-29 November 2006 Transformations is a unique national conference series that engages communities, bureaucrats, academics, the media, and human service planners, and spans from the local to national and international levels. It is supported by a number of intergovernmental and international NGOs. Part of the agenda of the convening agencies of Transformations 2006 is to recognise, in a post-industrial globalised world environment, that human development must be understood as a process that occurs both locally, and within a total environment. Planning for development is not just a function of economics, social or political change, health advancement, human and cultural rights, the absence of physical violence, or sustainable physical environments. Rather, it is achieved within, and through, the interplay of all these functions. These processes, inter-related, iterative, and necessarily achieved through collaborative and simultaneous endeavour, have been recognised for many years. They were first comprehensively yet succinctly described in the document that distilled much of the earlier thinking: the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, November 2001 (UDCD). The UDCD argues for a new understanding of the value of human difference. It is designed to protect and enhance the international intellectual, economic, spiritual and moral value of cultural diversity. The Declaration affirms this diversity as the vital resource to protect cultural rights, bio-diversity, individual self-value, social harmony, cross-cultural communication and to 'humanise globalisation'. As well as impressive line up of international main speakers, the conference will also include numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by practitioners and researchers. Full details of the conference, including an online call for papers form, are to be found at the conference website - http://www.TransformationsConference.com.
The Asia–Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art - 2 December 2006 - 27 May 2006 The Asia–Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) is the Queensland Art Gallery’s flagship international contemporary art event. Established in 1993, it is the only major series of exhibitions in the world to focus exclusively on the contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia. The fifth APT (APT5) will be the opening exhibition at the new Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) — the Queensland Art Gallery’s much-anticipated second building, which will be the largest gallery of modern art in Australia. APT5 will also be shown in the original Gallery building, with displays across both sites making the exhibition twice the scale of previous Triennials. APT5 will include around 270 works by 37 individual artists, filmmakers and performers, as well as two multi-artist projects. Highlights will include numerous commissioned works by artists such as Ai Weiwei (China), Dinh Q Lê (Vietnam) and eX de Medici (Australia), as well as the Triennial’s strongest representation of Pacific artists to date. Curated cinema and performance programs will bring a dynamic new dimension to APT5, exploring these media on a scale never before presented by the Triennial. More information on all aspects of the exhibition will be added progressively to this site in the lead-up to the public opening on 2 December 2006. Subscribe to Artmail, the Gallery’s free e-bulletin, to receive the latest information as it is released.
The Long Walk 2006 - 3 December 2006 The Long Walk 2005 was a huge success with 10,000 people taking the first steps towards creating a united Australia. It was the start of a new tradition and in 2006 the tradition continues. Preparation for The Long Walk 2006 has begun, the venue has been finalised and the date set! Join us again to walk alongside Michael and the original Long Walkers in Melbourne! The Long Walk 2006 will take place on Sunday, 3 December 2006 at Albert Park, Melbourne. Get involved at www.thelongwalk.com.au. Online registration: coming soon! All money raised through The Long Walk is donated to The Sir Douglas Nicholls Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership, supporting Victorian Indigenous leaders, and improving the lives of all Victorians through those leaders’ community projects.
Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights Conference - 3-5 December 2006 This cross-disciplinary international conference will address the history of and contemporary developments in the intersections between cultural heritage and cultural and intellectual property rights in Indigenous customary and academic worlds. Key speakers include Julie Hollowell and George Nicholas, Canada; Maui Solomon, New Zealand; and Sven Ouzman, South Africa. The conference will be held in Burra, South Australia, in the traditional country of the Ngadjuri people. Burra is a significant location for discussion of this topic, since it was the site where the Burra Charter (the Australia ICOMOS charter for places of cultural significance) was developed. The significance of this charter is recognized internationally, and our planned conference also will be addressing issues of international significance. For more information go to the website.
Australian Archaeological Association Conference 2006 - 8-10 December 2006 This year’s conference, Modern humans in Asia, Australia and Oceania: timing, impact, signatures and spread, will explore a wide range of issues relating to the settlement of Asia, Australasia and the Pacific by populations of modern humans. It is designed to broaden ongoing discussion about the dispersal of modern humans and the origins of behavioural modernity by enrolling the archaeological record of our own region into those debates. Topics for discussion include the timing and palaeoenvironmental context of initial settlement, dispersal through the region, human impacts on the region and the idea that the modern behavioural repertoire has a single, diagnostic signature. The conference is being held at La Trobe University, Beechworth Campus. For more information go to the website.

Cool Websites

Click here to visit The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (image adapted from http://setis.library.usyd.edu.au/stanford/contents.html)

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
"Welcome to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP). From its inception, the SEP was designed so that each entry is maintained and kept up to date by an expert or group of experts in the field. All entries and substantive updates are refereed by the members of a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public. Consequently, our dynamic reference work maintains academic standards while evolving and adapting in response to new research. You can cite fixed editions that are created on a quarterly basis and stored in our Archives (every entry contains a link to its complete archival history, identifying the fixed edition the reader should cite)." (ref) This is a great resource with a huge number of very good articles, well worth a look at and bookmarking (ed.).

Click here to visit the MoodGYM training program website (image from http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/)

MoodGym
"MoodGYM is an interactive program designed to help you:

* identify whether you are having problems with emotions like anxiety and depression,
* overcome these problems, develop good coping skills for the future.

MoodGYM is based on two programs which are successful in preventing and treating depression and anxiety. These are: cognitive behaviour therapy and interpersonal therapy."

Recent Additions to UQ Library

The recent additions webpage is at library.uq.edu.au/screens/newttls.html.

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Looking Reality in the Eye: Museums and Social Responsibility edited by Robert Janes and Gerald T. Conaty
"Museums are often stereotyped as dusty storage facilities for ancient artifacts that are considered important by a handful of scholars. Today, there is an effort on the part of some museologists to reconsider the role and responsibilities of museums, art galleries, and science centers as social institutions in their communities. The articles in this collection were selected based on the authors’ personal and institutional commitment to innovative social action and are an excellent starting point for discussions on what museums have been and what they are now. Some believe that museums are for important artifacts and must remain value- and agenda-free institution, to avoid a potentially fatal morass of controversy and confrontation. Others suggest that museums are about more than artifacts and they must undertake successful civic engagement in order to survive and be a vital part of our social fabric, moving beyond education and entertainment to actively embrace socially relevant missions. Looking Reality in the Eye attempts to point the way toward a sustainable future for museums using case studies of institutions that have attempted to be socially responsible in different and unique ways." (ref) Click here to find Looking Reality in the Eye at the UQ Library.

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She Would Not Be Moved: How We Tell the Story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Herbert Kohl
"Kohl argues that Rosa Parks and her role in helping to ignite the Civil Rights movement have been depicted in childrens books in ways that misrepresent and distort her decision to refuse to give up her seat on the bus so many years ago. He examined a number of school texts and childrens books about Parks. In contrast to many of them, he sees her act as one of courage, determination, and calculated risk and is critical of those books that view her behavior as being prompted by tiredness and anger. To represent her act as spontaneous and driven by weariness, he maintains, is to misunderstand who Parks really was and what her defiant stand really meant. According to Kohl, this depiction does a tremendous disservice to the black community that carried out the resulting 381-day bus boycott and to its leadership as well. Kohls position is not new. A number of scholarly texts place Parks and her act of defiance within a social, historical, and political context, calling attention to her long-held desire to affect radical racial change and the tactics for community mobilization that emerged. But Kohls is the first book to discuss the effect of this kind of historical distortion on children. The teaching strategies he suggests, the numerous books he consulted, and his sensitive exploration of a thorny problem make this a book that can be helpful to everyone concerned about how young people understand race and how it is played out in this country." (ref) Click here to find She Would Not Be Moved at the UQ Library.

Books

An Archaeological Life: Papers in Honour of Jay Hall Edited by Sean Ulm and Ian Lilley
In 2007 Associate Professor Jay Hall retires from the University of Queensland after more than 30 years of service to the Australian archaeological community. Celebrated as a gifted teacher and a pioneer of Queensland archaeology, Jay leaves a rich legacy of scholarship and achievement across a wide range of archaeological endeavours. An Archaeological Life brings together past and present students, colleagues and friends to celebrate Jay’s contributions, influences and interests.
Copies of An Archaeological Life: Papers in Honour of Jay Hall are available at the price of $59.95 each (including GST and postage in Australia). For international customers copies are AUD$69.95 each (GST exempt and including airmail postage). Order forms are available by clicking on the link at the base of the following web page: http://www.atsis.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=41638&pid=41633

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One World: The Ethics of Globalization By Peter Singer
"When a leading ethicist like Singer addresses globalization, we all should listen very carefully."--Paul R. Ehrlich, author of Human Natures: Genes, Cultures, and the Human Prospect, coauthor of Wild Solutions; "Timely and thoughtful."--Andrés Martinez, New York Times Book Review; "With this book, Singer makes an important contribution to the development of a planetary consciousness so needed in these times."-Tikkun; "Peter Singer may be the most controversial philosopher alive; he is certainly among the most influential."-New Yorker." (book blurb)

Media Guide

ABC Local Radio	QLD Country Hour Presented by Theresa Rockley-Hogan, the Country Hour explores the issues facing primary industries and rural communities across Regional Queensland and around Australia. Broadcast 12-1pm weekdays on ABC's Queensland Local Radio. A summary of the Country Hour program is available each day at www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/today.htm.	Weekdays	12:00pm
SBS	Living Black "Australia's only Indigenous current affairs show LIVING BLACK returns on Wednesday at 6.00pm, with repeats on Mondays at 5.30pm and Tuesdays at 3.30pm. " (ref)	11 October 18 October	6:00pm
Radio National	Awaye Indigenous art and culture on Radio National with Rhoda Roberts. To find out what is on the program this week or to listen to the last four programs go to the Awaye website at abc.net.au/message/radio/awaye.	13 October 20 October	1:00pm 1:00pm
ABC Local Radio	Speaking Out Cultural, lifestyle and political issues affecting Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia today. Visit the Speaking Out website to find out what is on this week. Listen to the show on ABC Local Radio or online.	15 October 22 October	9:30pm 9:30pm
ABC	Landline "Landline is Australia's national rural issues program. The full hour of Landline can be seen on Sundays at noon and is repeated on the following Monday at 11:00am. Landline can also be seen on ABC2 on Mondays at 6:25am, 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:15 pm. The program is presented by Sally Sara and Kerry Lonergan." (ref).	15 October 22 October	12:00pm 12:00pm
ABC	Message Stick "Message Stick is a half hour magazine style TV program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles and issues. It features stories, interviews, archival footage, video clips and cooking segments and provides a slot where special half hour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander documentaries can be shown. It allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to tell their stories in their own way and is the ABC's most recent series to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's a voice on our television screens" (ref).	15 October 22 October	1:30pm 1:30pm
ABC	Four Corners "Four Corners is Australia's premier television current affairs program. It has been part of the national story since August 1961, exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate, confronting taboos and interpreting fads, trends and sub-cultures. Its consistently high standards of journalism and film-making have earned international recognition and an array of Walkleys, Logies and other national awards. The Four Corners website endeavours to offer supplementary content and additional resources of the same high standard reached by our programming." (ref)	16 October 23 October	8:30pm 8:30pm
ABC	Media Watch "Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment. Conflicts of interest, bank backflips, deceit, misrepresentation, manipulation, plagiarism, abuse of power, technical lies and straight out fraud: Media Watch has built an unrivalled record of exposing media shenanigans since it first went to air in 1989" (ref).	16 October 23 October	9:20pm 9:20pm

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