ANNUAL REPORT - Coffs Harbour City Council - NSW Government

Learning and Prospering (Continued)Stakeholder comment: North Coast TAFE(Strategy LP3.2.1 - Promote a culture of lifelong learning.)• Delivery of the “Seniors online” program in partnership with the NCTAFE Business Faculty and Telstra providing education and support forseniors in using the internet and email.(Strategy LP3.2.2 - Facilitate shared learning and skill sharing opportunities across generational and cultural groups.)• Hosting community forums, providing meeting rooms for cross cultural groups and regional development groups(Strategy LP3.2.3 - Develop Aboriginal learning opportunities)• The management, promotion and running of Deadly Days festivals to promote vocational educational learning opportunities.• Introduction of Aboriginal Learning Liaison Officers on campus to support , engage and mentor Aboriginal students whilst they study withNCTAFE• Development of the Gumbaynggirr meeting room for Aboriginal Students• The delivery of Gumbaynggirr language onsite at CHEC• Course Offering at CHEC: 91436NSW Diploma of Aboriginal Studies• Course Offering at CHEC: Statement of Attainment in Investigating Aboriginal Cultures (NRT)• Course offering at CHEC: 91382NSW Certificate I in Aboriginal Language/s (NRT)• Development of the North Coast TAFE Reconciliation Action Plan affirming our deep respect for Aboriginal people and our commitment tocultural, economic and social inclusion• On campus celebration of the Apology to Stolen Generation and for NAIDOC week.• Extensive Aboriginal Signage and room namings have been undertaken through NCTAFE. Coffs initiative is to be launched in NAIDOCWeek 2012.• Recruitment of an indigenous Teacher/Coach based at CHEC to raise skills and create opportunities for Aboriginal Teachers• NCTAFE has developed and launched their Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2011-2013 to expand our employment of Aboriginal people bybuilding opportunities, relationships and respect in collaboration with Aboriginal communities; and to actively value the unique perspectives,knowledge, experience and connections that Aboriginal staff bring to our organisationCoffs Harbour City Council – 2011/2012 Annual Report – Section 1 - incorporating 2030 End of Term Report Page 21