Education

UNIVERSITY IN GOOD HEALTH 

Innovative advances have seen a suite of new disciplines added to the Faculty of Health’s syllabus over the past five years – occupational therapy, audiology, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology, paramedicine, oral health therapy and medicine.  The new courses complement long-standing health courses: nursing, midwifery, social...

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MY NAME IS BANJO 

At 22, he’s proud of the life he’s created, one built on determination, family support, and opportunities made possible through the Down Syndrome Association of the Northern Territory.  When Royal and Rex first welcomed their son, time seemed to stop. The early years were filled with uncertainty and fear.  “It was like...

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WORLD-CLASS FIELD HOSPITAL ON SHOW AT AUSMAT EXERCISE

For the first time, the EMT Type 2 field hospital was activated in a training environment, offering participants a rare opportunity to operate within a fully functional, WHO-verified facility.  The exercise, hosted by the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), drew clinical professionals, logisticians and emergency...

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MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY

The Foodbank School Breakfast Program provides free daily breakfast to students in participating schools across the Territory, aiming to combat hunger and increase attendance. Launched in 2005, the Foodbank SA & NT School Breakfast Program sources wholesome, nutritious breakfast options from across the food and grocery supply chain and...

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SANTOS MAKES BIG DIFFERENCE

Nearly 30 Territorians will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills in Aboriginal healthcare and to complete apprenticeship training while still at school as part of the Santos Foundation’s Youth Opportunities program. In operation in Papua New Guinea for more than 13 years, the Santos Foundation is a not-for-profit that invests in...

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ESSINGTON SCHOOL

The Essington School once again demonstrated its leadership in academic excellence, with Year12 students achieving outstanding results in the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) in December 2024. Year after year, Essington students rise to the challenge, consistently ranking among the highest achievers in the...

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DANALA

Charles Darwin University’s striking new campus has been named Danala, the Larrakia name for the dillybag. And that’s appropriate – not just because Darwin is on Larrakia country but also because the traditional dillybag represents a place to house and store knowledge. Even though the new campus is primarily a place of learning,...

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SALTBUSH HERALDS NEW ERA IN JOBS

This simple yet profound idea drives Foundation 2 Future, a groundbreaking initiative that is empowering Aboriginal Territorians to move beyond welfare dependency and into meaningful, sustainable careers.  The innovative program, created by Saltbush Social Enterprises, an organisation founded by passionate Northern Territory...

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOVE THE TERRITORY

“It’s so friendly and welcoming,” he says. “Everybody seems to know everybody else. It’s a very close-knit community.  “People are willing to give you a helping hand. I’ve made a lot of friends.”  He believes the Territory is an ideal place for international students because it is small, multicultural and accepting...

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STRENGTHENING THE TERRITORY WORKFORCE

ISACNT’S purpose is to increase industry capability and capacity across the Territory through workforce, skills and training.  Chief Executive Officer Amelia Nuku says: “ISACNT continues to work closely with all 19 industries across the Northern Territory to identify and address skill shortages and workforce...

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A TAFE IS BORN

The launch aligned with the Fee-Free TAFE Campaign, which played a key role in driving its rapid growth. Recognising the need for agility and responsiveness to industry demands, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive TAFE Michael Hamilton swiftly assembled a dedicated team to spearhead the transformative initiative. “We’re here to...

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BLAZING A TRAIL

Asinate Bradbury was named the Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year after leaving a career in finance to learn a trade. She has completed her Certificate III in Engineering and started a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology. She is also a strong advocate for the Territory’s vocational education and training sector....