Friday 4th September | Alice Springs Campus
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Artwork: © Lavinia Richards
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Graduation Flags
Aboriginal flagDesigned by Harold Thomas
Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.Red is the ochre colour of the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.Yellow represents the sun, the giver of life and protector.http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/aboriginal-flag
Torres Strait Islander flagDesigned by Bernard Namok
The two green lines represent the mainlands of Australia and Papua New Guinea.The blue between these two continents is the blue of the Torres Strait Island waters.The black links represent the people of the Torres Strait.White represents peace.http://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/culture-rights/topic/torres-strait-islander-flag
Order of proceedingsGraduation Ceremony Commencing 2.00pm
Master of Ceremonies Dawn Ross, Family Wellbeing
Arrival of Academic and Graduand Processionwith Drum Atweme of Yipirinya School
Welcome to Country Lhere Artepe
Address by Chair of Council Professor Markham Rose
Address by the Chief Executive Officer - DirectorMr Robert Somerville AM
Presentation of Awards for Excellence and Achievement Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) AwardKoori Mail AwardNBC Consultants Award
Keynote Speaker The Hon Peter Chandler MLA
Conferral of AwardsFurther Education
Course Completions – Preparation for Tertiary Success Professor Steven Larkin
Student Response Susan Walker, Alice Springs
Close of ceremony and departure of Academic Procession Afternoon tea will be served for all graduates and guests
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The graduation ceremonyTraditionally, universities and other tertiary institutions hold graduation ceremonies to formally confer awards on students who have successfully completed a program of study.
At Batchelor Institute, graduation ceremonies combine European traditions with the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, graphically demonstrating the Institute’s both-ways philosophy of education.
Among the most obvious elements derived from the European tradition is the distinctive academic dress worn by graduating students and others entitled to do so because of their position within the Institute or their academic qualifications.
The gowns, hoods and stoles worn by many of those at the ceremony have their origins in patterns which have changed little since the Middle Ages. Traditionally, the design, colour and decoration of each have come to indicate the status of its wearer by denoting his or her field of study and academic level achieved. See the guide to academic dress in the back of this booklet for more details.
Integral to the ceremony are elements reflecting the traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from which students come. In particular, graduating students are encouraged to combine traditional decorations and regalia or their culture with their academic dress, emphasizing the both-ways significance of the occasion.
Dance also forms a part of the overall ceremony, including its opening and closing moments when the academic procession arrives and departs. In addition, individual students are often ‘danced up’ to receive their awards by family and community members.
Even when students are not accompanied by dancers, they are often escorted to receive their awards by family members, reflecting recognition of the shared and collective importance of each student’s achievements.
PLEASE NOTE:A large number of students whose names appear in this program will, by choice, receive their awards either in absentia, at the Batchelor campus graduation ceremony in Batchelor, or at community celebrations held later in the year.
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Director’s messageWelcome to Desert Peoples Centre Campus of Batchelor Institute to join us on this very special occasion to celebrate the successes achieved by our graduands. In welcoming you I would like to pay my respects to the Arrente people who are the Traditional Owners of this land as well as to the many other Aboriginal families who have resided and lived in this wonderful region and like the Institute, call Alice Springs home.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate every student who is graduating today. You now join a large family of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from around Australia who have achieved success at Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education. Every one of you should be justly proud of your achievements. I know for many of you, like me, you are the first in your family to receive an academic award. It is now important for you to ensure that you continue to promote and support more of our people to undertake further study, just as you have done. If we as a people are to take our rightful place in Australian society, education is the tool that will enable us to do this.
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education has a wonderful history that now spans over 40 years. From our humble beginnings as a small annex of Kormilda College, to today where we are one of the very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Institutions in Australia providing both Further and Higher education. Currently Batchelor comprises of 22 campuses, learning and training centres across the Northern Territory that enable us to deliver education and training ‘on country’ in some of the most remote locations in Australia. Our ‘both ways’ teaching and learning philosophy allows us to uniquely tailor western ways of doing things to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander paradigm.
Our training and educational provision is first class and that is due to our committed and talented teaching and lecturing staff. Staff who are able to provide flexible and adaptable curriculum content that ensures that every student is provided with every opportunity to understand and develop the skills, knowledge and understandings to achieve success. These staff are supported by highly professional and competent support teams based at our three largest campuses in Alice Springs, Darwin and Batchelor.
The quality of Batchelor Institute was highlighted in 2013 and 2014 when the Northern Territory Government recognised the Institute in both years as its VET Training Provider of the Year.
Our aim is to reach out further and become Australia’s dual sector provider of choice for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To this end we will be substantially upgrading our campuses in Alice Springs and Batchelor, moving to a much stronger enterprise model in the way we do our business, bringing on-line a public relations team, and you will see us on Facebook very soon, as well as a dedicated contracting team to work closely with our many industry partners.
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In 2015 we are working closely with government agencies in the Territory to provide education, health and correctional services training to their employees and clients.
We are embarking upon a recruitment and retention program aimed to reach an employment target, by the commencement of 2018, of 50% of all positions within Batchelor being filled by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
During this year Batchelor along with our partners Charles Darwin University will be reviewing the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE), with the aim of strengthening and refocussing the Centre. The outcome we believe will be a far more focussed and revitalised Centre that will serve the needs of Batchelor, CDU and most importantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
As an Institute we are very fortunate to be supported by our Council and its Chair Professor Mark Rose who provide us with the guidance and support that will ensure that Batchelor continues to develop and has that capability necessary to become Australia’s Tertiary Institute of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. I not only thanks the Council but recognise their selfless commitment to the Institute.
I am very proud of Batchelor its staff and our students. We are unique and we make a difference
Today, is about our graduands who are about to become graduates. I know that the qualification that you are about to receive will make a difference and I trust that it assists you achieve your own personal aspirations. Most importantly that it enables you to make a real difference to our people whether it be as a professional, a tradesperson, a leader or a role model. Today is your day, enjoy it and be proud of your achievement, all of us are very proud of you. Remember that your learning journey doesn’t end today, and that we are looking forward to supporting you with your next educational challenge.
ROBERT SOMERVILLE AM Chief Executive Officer
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Special Achievement AwardsEach year, special awards are sponsored in recognition of students’ outstanding achievements in their fields of study. Batchelor Institute takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to our sponsors for their continued support, and proudly congratulate the award recipients.
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) AwardRecipient: Christine WilliamsCommunity: Alice Springs
In recognition of outstanding achievement in Broadcasting or Media studies and it encourages further studies within the Media field.
Koori Mail AwardRecipient: Christine WilliamsCommunity: Alice Springs
The Koori Mail is a national newspaper published in Lismore, New South Wales which reports from an Indigenous perspective on people, issues and events that affect Indigenous people from all over Australia. This award is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements by a student or students enrolled in Broadcasting or Media studies. This Award also encourages further study in the media field.
NBC Consultants AwardRecipient: Phillip CarterCommunity: Alice Springs
This award is sponsored by NBC Consultants in recognition of the most outstanding VET student that has completed a Certificate I, II or III in Business.
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.Conferral of awardsThe following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education on students who have completed an accredited course of study.
Further Education Diploma of Education Support
Susan Lorraine Walker ALICE SPRINGS
Diploma of Screen And MediaChristine Nesta Williams ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Jennifer Anderson BONGAREERyan Anderson BONGAREEMelissa Dunbar MCDOWALLLeonard John Cooper ALICE SPRINGSJayclyn Pascoe ELLIOTT
Certificate IV in Education SupportKirsten Lynn Braun SANTA TERESAYvonne Nangala Gallagher YUENDUMUAnita Agnes Gorey SANTA TERESARenee Gorey SANTA TERESAVronita Multa HAASTS BLUFFCaroline Stafford LARAMBA
Certificate IV in Screen and MediaChristine Nesta Williams ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate IV in Training And AssessmentMarlene Chisholm ALICE SPRINGSAmanda Joan Mary Connor ALICE SPRINGSJoan Elizabeth O’Reilly ALICE SPRINGSWarren Passmore ALICE SPRINGSDavid Charles Pollock BATCHELORMelissa Raymond ALICE SPRINGSBarbara Richards ALICE SPRINGSGraeme Shannon ROCKINGHAMRobyn Wagner GEELONGSinead Wormald ALICE SPRINGSAngela Zacharek ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate III in BusinessPhillip Christopher Carter GILLEN
Certificate III in Children’s ServicesKathleen Bagot YUELAMUGrace Butcher YUENDUMUMary Butcher YUENDUMUVera Butcher ALI CURUNGStephanie Campbell TITJIKALA
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Rona Challis LAJAMANUVerna Curtis ALI CURUNGDulcieanne Frank YUELAMUAnna Gallagher ALICE SPRINGSGeraldine Michelle Green ALICE SPRINGSSharon Lee Hughes PRESTONLynette Lechleitner YUENDUMUAnna Lennie YUENDUMUSabrina Lewis YUENDUMUMichelle Malbunka NTARIALinda Marshall YUELAMUSylvia Nowul GAPUWIYAKKhiani Jessica Payne ALICE SPRINGSErica Ross YUENDUMUMarie Ross ATITJERERebecca Stafford YUELAMUGeraldine Stewart ALICE SPRINGSLeeanne Swan ALICE SPRINGSKayleen Wanambi GAPUWIYAKJoanna White ATITJERESamantha Wilson YUENDUMU
Certificate III in Community Services WorkSteven Marshall YUENDUMULottie Robertson-Williams YUENDUMU
Certificate III in Conservation and Land ManagementAaron James Curtis ALICE SPRINGSJeffrey Curtis TENNANT CREEKAnthea Graham TENNANT CREEKJosephine Grant TENNANT CREEKCharlie Hayes SANTA TERESABenjamin Thomas Kenny ALICE SPRINGSClayton Namatjira TENNANT CREEK
Certificate III in Education SupportDavid Blue ALICE SPRINGSAdel Ingrid Clarke ALICE SPRINGSNancy Collins YUENDUMUThomas Hampton ALICE SPRINGSJodie Ruth Lally ALICE SPRINGSJustina Joy Malbunka NTARIADaphne Marks HAASTS BLUFFRobert Nardoo ALICE SPRINGSGweneth Nelson YUENDUMUDwayne Royce Powell ALICE SPRINGSLachlan Gavin Sharpe ALICE SPRINGSRose Colleen Wallace MULGA BORESamantha Watson YUENDUMUMarjorie Williams GILLEN
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Certificate II in BusinessNikita Rioli-Vigona BATHURST ISLAND
Certificate II in Community ServicesHayley Baliva ALICE SPRINGSStephanie Campbell TITJIKALAMarlene Coombes ALICE SPRINGSKyle Craig ALICE SPRINGSAdelle Farrell ALICE SPRINGSAnna Gallagher ALICE SPRINGSCheyenne Hampton ALICE SPRINGSDoris Napaljarri Jurrah YUENDUMUKarina Kenny ALICE SPRINGSJesse McCormack ALICE SPRINGSRowan McNamara ALICE SPRINGSJohnson David Maloney ALICE SPRINGSTricia Martin ALICE SPRINGSPrecious Palupe ALICE SPRINGSVanessa Price ALICE SPRINGSConnie-Anne Shaw ALICE SPRINGSZachius Turner ALICE SPRINGSClayton Walker ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate II in Conservation and Land ManagementJeffrey Foster TENNANT CREEKGibson Kipper John SANTA TERESAStanley Tjakamarra Roberts PAPUNYA
Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)Aaron Allen KATHERINE
Certificate II in Family WellbeingDavid Duggie TENNANT CREEKKade Christopher Green TENNANT CREEKNaomi Darelle Newcastle TENNANT CREEKCharlene Newcastle Holmes TENNANT CREEKDerissa Marie Rawson YAKALA OUTSTATIONAngela Zacharek ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate II in Kitchen OperationsJudy Long WILLOWRAShaniah Satour ALICE SPRINGS
Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work PreparationTommy Minburra Bukulatjpi BANTHULA
Certificate I in BusinessAnthea Patricia Tucker ALICE SPRINGS
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Certificate I in Conservation and Land ManagementShantara Conway SANTA TERESANattina Gaykamangu SANTA TERESAAndonicka Natina Rose Mulurliba SANTA TERESACalvina Smith SANTA TERESAKerryann Smith SANTA TERESAGeorgina Williams SANTA TERESASebastian Williams SANTA TERESAKaliesha Young SANTA TERESALesharna Young SANTA TERESA
Certificate I in Work Preparation (Community Services)Cristella Campbell ALICE SPRINGSDavid Duggie TENNANT CREEKCornelia Gorey SANTA TERESAKade Christopher Green TENNANT CREEKShiree Mack ALICE SPRINGSNaomi Darelle Newcastle TENNANT CREEKCharlene Newcastle Holmes TENNANT CREEKBrittany Richards ALICE SPRINGSPhyllis Ricky TENNANT CREEKDawn Marlene Ross ALICE SPRINGSShakaila Williams SANTA TERESAShania Williams SANTA TERESA
Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE)Preparation for Tertiary Success – Academic Transcripts
Sharona Bishop TIMBER CREEKKenisha Gurala Gumbula NAKARANatalie Jae Leysley BRINKINPaul Lyons STUART PARKWhitney Anne McNamara ALICE SPRINGSCallum Robinson REDLAND BAYAlison Gay Torres BROOMECassandra Lee Trevilyan-Hayes ALICE SPRINGSBillie-Jo Wesley ALICE SPRINGSBillie-Lee Wyman TENNANT CREEK
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Student responseSusan WalkerGraduand in the Diploma of Education
My name is Susan Walker and I was born and bred in Alice Springs.
My mother is an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs and my father is from Port Pierce.
My extended family are Western and Central Arrernte and Luritja.
While I was working at Yipirinya school as an Assistant Teacher I started training with Batchelor Institute in 2009 doing the Certificate IV in Indigenous Education Work. It converted to what is now known as Education Support. I completed that in 2011.
With encouragement from my lecturers and principal I went on and completed the Diploma of Education Support in 2014. I have just started my study in the Advanced Diploma of Education. This qualification will give me advanced credits towards a full teaching degree. My goal is to become a fully qualified teacher and have a class of my own.
Minister’s biographyThe Hon Peter Chandler MLANorthern Territory Government
Peter Chandler was born in Swan Hill in Victoria. He joined the Air Force in Queensland and in 1985 was transferred to the Northern Territory where he worked as an Air Force police dog handler.In 1991 Peter left the Air Force to set up a small marketing business. He also joined the Darwin City Council as their Animal Management Supervisor and the Palmerston City Council as their Regulatory Service Manager. Peter’s work in this area saw him awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to study animal welfare around the world for 3 months.Peter has also worked for the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Defence Housing Authority but returned to local government when he joined the Palmerston City council in 2004. He was employed there until he was elected to the Palmerston seat of Brennan in 2008. Peter is passionate about the community, he was a Justice of the Peace for many years, resigning on entering Parliament and over the years has been the chairperson of a number of committees including Bakewell Primary School.Peter played Rugby League for Brothers and the Sharks in Darwin in the late 80s and also played Rugby Union for the RAAF. He enjoys fishing and lives in Palmerston with his wife and four children.Minister Chandler holds the portfolios of: • Police, Fire & Emergency Services • Education• Transport• Infrastructure• Veterans Support.
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About the artist
Lavinia RichardsMy name is Lavinia Richards. I am a Barngarla women from South Australia. I have lived in Alice Springs for 23 years. During this time I have been studying Visual Arts at Batchelor Institute, completing the Certificates I-III in Art and Craft. At present I am completing Certificate IV in Visual Art. This has been an exciting time working with textiles printing our designs and making garments. I am working towards opening an online micro-business where I can showcase my fabric design and fashion.
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Guide to academic dressThe predominant black red and gold colours of academic dress mirror the colours of the Aboriginal flag, and the logo in these colours that adorns stoles and gowns is a design that represents four people sitting around a campfire telling stories to each other.
Colours of disciplines in Further Education and Higher EducationThe colours on the opposite page edge the stoles of Further Education graduates and the hoods of Higher Education graduands.
Higher Education undergraduate dressAll Undergraduate graduands wear gold gowns with facings of red and black. The Bachelor gown includes one logo. The Bachelor dress includes a gold hood edged with the colour relevant to the academic field, and a trencher. Advanced Diploma and Diploma dress includes a gold stole with a square cut back flap, faced with satin of the colour appropriate to the field of study and adorned with three embroidered Batchelor Institute logos on each side.
Postgraduate dressDoctoral graduands can be distinguished by their red gown, gold satin yoke and red tudor bonnet. Masters graduands have a gold hood lined with maroon, and a black trencher with black, red and yellow tassels. Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate graduates wear a gold gown and gold hood edged with the colour relevant to the academic field of the award, and a black trencher.
Further Education graduand dressAll wear plain gold gowns with the exception of Diploma students, who wear gold gowns with facings of red and black. Stoles are worn by Certificate III and IV, with the number of logos indicating the level of the award. A single logo indicates Certificate III, and two logos a Certificate IV. Diploma students wear a gold stole faced with satin of the colour appropriate to the field of study and adorned with three embroidered Batchelor Institute logos on each side.
Military medalsMilitary medals are not worn by graduands participating in the graduation ceremony. Graduates may wear military medals if they wish to do so.
Education Arts Social housing
Communication, arts and media
Creative arts
General and allied health and mentoring
Natural and cultural resource
management
Business and management
Construction, Resources &
Infrastructure
Certificate I-II Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma
Advanced Diploma Bachelor
Graduate Certificate/Diploma Masters
Doctorate
Both-Ways Tertiary Education and Research
