Education

KIANA: QUEEN OF THE APPRENTICES

A team from Darwin-based WTD Constructions were working on her dad’s house at Acacia when the 15-year-old schoolgirl asked: “I’d like to do what you’re doing – how about taking me on as an apprentice?”  WTD has always been an innovative company and offered Kiana a job the very next day.  It was a smart...

Education

SALUTING THE NT’S FUTURE

The electrotechnology electrician was named Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year at the NT Training Awards. He is studying for a Certificate III in Electrotechnology and is employed by the GTNT Group. “Electrical work is a challenging yet rewarding field that offers a range of opportunities for growth and development,” he says....

Education

AUSMAT ALWAYS WELL PREPARED

Fortunately, broader recognition of rehabilitation's value is growing. In May 2023, the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC) welcomed the World Health Assembly’s endorsement of a historic resolution on strengthening rehabilitation in health systems. This resolution highlights the critical importance of ensuring...

Education

SCALE ‘EM UP

The company works hard to recruit, grow and retain great people One of its most successful strategies is called Scale Them Up, a partnership between Humpty Doo Barramundi, Taminmin College and Charles Darwin University. Year 10 and 11 students studying aquaculture or agriculture-related subjects are invited to do work experience at the...

Education

FLYING DOCTORS: MAKING US HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER

A long-term contract to provide health services to the INPEX Ichthys LNG project helps enable the RFDS to carry out its free community services, including emergency evacuations from remote communities and cattle stations. Health staff stationed on INPEX’s two offshore platforms, 240 kilometres off the coast from Broome, are supported by...

Education

MRM PLAYS WELL ABOVE PAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Held over two days at the newly upgraded Palmerston Golf and Country Club, more than 300 MRM employees, contractors and suppliers attended the annual events held Friday 9 and Friday 23 June, hitting the fairways for a day of fun while leading the way in funding critical medical equipment for Territory kids. All funds raised from the charity...

Education

TOWARDS A BRIGHTER ENERGY FUTURE

Earlier this year, the onshore operations team at Bladin Point celebrated the safe departure of the 500th LNG cargo. As the business moves towards net zero emissions by 2050, the Territory remains a focal point for INPEX and could play a critical role in the company’s decarbonisation strategy. “Simply put, our focus is on...

Education

ESSINGTON: WHERE STUDENTS ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING

Essington is renowned for both academic excellence and creating a welcoming space for students. A school that focuses on both academic achievement and creating a supportive and inclusive environment can have a significant impact on the overall development and wellbeing of students. “Students cannot thrive if they are not in a good...

Education

PIPELINE OF LOCAL TALENT SHINES AT INPEX

The traineeship program is delivered by Programmed Skilled Workforce over a two-year period, combining on-the-job and classroom-based learning. The newly qualified production technicians have completed a Certificate II and III Process Plant Operations (PMA) qualification, as well as other important training, including emergency response as an...

Education

STUDENTS LEARN WHILE GIVING

Film and TV head Mark Overett says the festival is an “essential event” in the academy’s educational calendar. It was their third year of involvement. A cohort of five FTV students, one audio student and three staff members from Brisbane and Melbourne worked at the festival. The team created a portfolio of marketing assets for...

Education

TERRITORY WELCOMES GREATER MILITARY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The United States already rotates about 2200 marines through Darwin each year. The increased presence of Japanese Self Defense Force units would give NT companies opportunities to win supply, servicing and construction contracts. “In time, we would like to see the Japanese rotate through the Territory for joint training and exercises like...

Business

CHAMBER SALUTES BEST OF BUSINESS

The program includes taking Aboriginal boys as work experience students at the port. It won the inaugural Community Collaboration and Corporate Responsibility trophy at the NT Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Port owner Landbridge says the partnership with Clontarf is a great success and “stellar”. The Clontarf...