Annual Report 2005 NSW Department of Education and Training

Youth assistance strategies grants
Open Family Australia Incorporated $59,518.25
Parks Community Network Inc, The $107,628.80
Penrith Skills for Jobs Ltd $115,116.00
Police and Community Youth Clubs NSW Ltd $98,424.18
Port Macquarie Community College Inc $49,382.50
Queanbeyan City Council $38,725.89
Raymond Terrace Neighbourhood Centre Inc $68,327.28
Riverwood Community Centre Inc $289,033.60
Robinson Education Centre Inc $59,692.32
Rosemount Youth and Family Services Inc $63,955.20
SaintsCare Limited $68,186.90
Shire Wide Youth Services Inc $66,661.00
Skills Training Employment Program Inc $50,055.06
South Sydney Youth Services Inc $229,337.05
Southern Youth and Family Services $53,371.48
St George Youth Workers Network Inc $51,196.00
Sydney University Settlement $28,811.00
The Salvation Army Property Trust (NSW)
Disbursement Account
$245,040.75
Tweed Training and Enterprise Company Ltd $56,412.00
Uniting Care Burnside $121,403.32
Vietnamese Community in Australia - NSW
Chapter Inc
$63,985.20
Western College Inc $59,259.00
Western Sydney Training and Education
Centre
$187,063.50
Wollongong City Council $82,929.70
Workers Educational Association - Hunter $137,179.90
Workwise Central Coast Inc $203,772.43
YWCA NSW $295,179.99
Total $7,128,608.27
Source: DET, Finance and Administration
Appendix 31: Code of Conduct
There were no changes to the Code of Conduct in
2005.
The Code of Conduct is available online at https://
www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/
index.shtml
Appendix 32: Recognition of
excellence
In 2005, government schools and TAFE NSW
Institutes, students and staff were acknowledged at
the national, State and local levels for their excellence
in, and commitment to, teaching and learning in public
education and training.
The Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student
Achievement recognises excellence in academic,
sporting and cultural achievements as well as
leadership and contribution to the school community.
In 2005, 38 Year 12 students enrolled in government
schools gained this award.
The Director-General’s School Achievement Award
is open to all public schools and recognises significant
contributions to public education or the Department’s
priorities. In 2005, 28 schools received awards.
The 2005 Australian TAFE Marketing Association
Awards for Marketing Excellence include eleven
categories that focus on the diverse and innovative
strategies and products that are used to promote TAFE
within Australia and overseas. Award winners include
the TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, 2005 Institute
Awards Presentation Celebrating Excellence - Special
Event over $10,000, TAFE PLUS, Brand Repositioning
- Marketing Campaign over $50,000 and TAFE NSW,
Ensuring Responsible Service at Wine Australia 2004
- Business Development - Strategic Partnership and/or
Innovation.
The Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Awards
recognise the achievements of Australian and New
Zealand professionals, educators and students for the
production of innovative multimedia learning materials.
In 2005, the Centre for Learning Innovation received
the award for best primary education resource.
Twenty five current or former employees of the
department were awarded within the Order of
Australia in 2005.
The Public Service Medal was awarded to John
Allsop, Director, TAFE NSW, South Western Sydney
Institute; Julie Buckley, Primary Industries and Natural
Resources Curriculum Centre, TAFE NSW – Western
Institute; and Sue Reid, TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute;
Sara Thorley-Smith, Safety and Security Directorate.
The Baxter 2005 NSW Health Awards, Education
and Training Award, was presented to the TAFE NSW
- New England Institute and the Hunter New England
Area Health Service. These awards are recognised as
the most prestigious health awards in Australia.
The Belle Young Interior Designer of the Year
Award is the design industry’s most celebrated award.
In 2005 TAFE NSW students won both first and
second prizes.
The Cohesive Community School Award is
presented to a school or group of schools that have
made a significant difference by promoting social
harmony and unity. Wiley Park Public School was
the recipient of the 2005 award. Seven schools
from the public education sector received special
commendations.
The Excellence in the Integration of Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT) Award
recognises teachers at the forefront of incorporating
ICT in teaching and learning. In 2005, seven teachers
received the award. For the first time the award
program also included the Australian Information
Industry Association (AIIA) Teacher Support Program.
The Excellent Service to Public Education and
Training Award honours people who make significant
contributions to public education and training. In
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