2007 QIECC INAUGURAL ANNUAL FORUM - TRANSITIONS
17-18 October 2007, Surfair Resort - Marcoola Beach, Sunshine Coast

More than one hundred and fifty people from across Queensland, and interstate, gathered together on Gubbi Gubbi country for the QIECC Inaugural Annual Forum. 

The Forum brought together a wide array of education and training stakeholders including members of the wider Indigenous Queensland community as well as delegates from as far as Alice Springs, Melbourne and Adelaide, to share knowledge and information about practices that have improved Indigenous education and training outcomes.

The event included keynote speakers, showcases of what works well, presentation of papers, open discussion groups and celebrations.

QIECC Chair Ms Gina Archer noted " Delegates really immersed themselves over the two days in the workshops and presentations....there was some incredible networking, discussions and linkages made between institutions, departments, businesses, committees and individuals all in the name of fostering greater outcomes for Indigenous students throughout Queensland."

The QIECC expresses its sincere gratitude to all presenters, speakers, and delegates for their contribution to the success of this milestone event.

As a commitment from the Forum, a Communiqué was developed to inform the Queensland Minister for Education, Training and the Arts and the Commonwealth Minister for Education, Employment and Workforce Relations of the Forum findings.  A DVD of highlights from the Forum has also been produced.

2007 Annual Forum Communiqué

A Communique was developed, with input from delegates during the 'Fierce Discussion' sessions, and sent to both State and Commonwealth Ministers for Education and Training, as well as the State and Commowealth Ministers responsible for Indigenous Affairs.

• 2007 Communique (PDF - 239kb)

In addition to the Communiqué, the duration of the Annual Forum was visually recorded.  A DVD of the highlights was produced.  Limited copies are available to the public, free of charge.  To order a copy please click on the link below, including your contact details and return postal address

• 2007 Annual Forum DVD order request

PROGRAM

The Conference Handbook contains Abstracts of Presentations and Presenters Biographies as well as all other information relevant to the two day proceedings.

• 2007 Conference Handbook (PDF - 518kb)

Some presentations from the Forum have been made available:

Sally Johnston (Education Queensland)

• Indigenous Playgroups - from little things big things grow (PDF - 3.19MB)

Peter O'Beirne (Dare to Lead) 

• Transitions: Keeping an eye on the ball (PDF - 1.54MB)

Robyn Sandri (University of Sunshine Coast)

• The transistion to school: Understanding the academic socialisation of young children in Indigenous families (PDF - 32kb)

Sandra Hook (Cleveland Education and Training Centre)

• Cultural Talking Texts - re-engaging the disengaged (PDF - 22kb)

Katherine MacFarlane (FNQ Indigenous Schooling Support Unit)

• The Service Guarantee: A senior schooling strategy for the Torres Strait and Cape District 2006-2008 (PDF - 125kb)
• Presentation for Parents (PDF - 2.97MB)
• Service Guarantee Strategy (PDF - 82kb)
• Service Guarantee Example School (PDF - 178kb)
• Poster 1 (JPG - 2.33MB) , Poster 2 (JPG - 1.91MB) , Poster 3 (JPG - 1.68MB) , Poster 4 (JPG - 727kb) ,                         Poster 5 (JPG - 2.74MB) 

Jan Stewart (University of Queensland)

• The potential of conversation groups and grounded theory as a cultural interface for Indigenous students in educational transition (PDF - 63kb)

go to 2008 Annual Forum Outcomes 

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