ACHIEVERAWARDS

FRIDAY,6 FEBRUARY 2015

Nominations Close

Nomination Information & Form

PERTH AIRPORT

Government of Western AustraliaDepartment for Child Protection and Family Support

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ACHIEVERAWARDS

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Nomination InformationThe annual Perth Airport Achiever Awards provide financial assistance and encouragement to young people aged 15 to 25 years who have been in the Department’s care and are persevering with their further education and training.

If you know a young person who has been in the Department’s care and is currently enrolled in the first year of a degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, traineeship or course at an approved institution, they may be eligible for an award.

Award recipients receive funding to assist with further study and/or training in two amounts – the first half is presented at the award presentation event and the second half after the successful enrolment in the second semester of study or next six months of an apprenticeship. Proof of continued enrolment is required by the Department in order to process the second payment.

Nominations can be made by the Case Manager, Education Officer, foster carer, relative or other interested person.

2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the program.

The 2014 Perth Airport Achiever Awards recognised 34 young people for pursuing their dreams through further education and training.

Nominations are invited into three award categories:

CriteriaTo be considered for an Award, the young person must:

; be aged between 15 and 25 years (at 16 April 2015).

; have spent at least 12 months in the Department’s care.

; be entering the first year of a course at an approved educational or training institution, or commencing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Presentation EventAward recipients and two guests of their choice will be invited to attend a presentation event in Perth, which will be held on Thursday, 16 April 2015.

The Department will meet the travel costs of country award recipients and one carer/guardian to attend the presentation event.

Important DatesClose of nominations Friday, 6 February 2015

Judging panel convenes Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Finalists are notified Monday, 23 February 2015

Presentation event Thursday, 16 April 2015

University Achiever Award – for a young person who has successfully completed Year 12 and is in their first year of university.

Prize: $4,000 + Trophy

Registered Training Achiever Award – for a young person who is undertaking their first year of vocational education and training at a Registered Training Organisation.

Prize: $1,000 + Trophy

Apprenticeship or Traineeship Achiever Award – for a young person who is undertaking their first year of an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Prize: $1,000 + Trophy

An additional $1,000 prize, the Ida Curtois Inspiration Award, will be awarded to an Achiever Award winner who has also made an important contribution to their community.

PERTH AIRPORT ACHIEVERAWARDS 2015

To be submitted by Nominator – please complete ALL fields…

Nominee Contact DetailsNominee Name Title: First Name:

Surname:

Nominee Address:

Suburb: Post Code:

Nominee Date of Birth (if known):

Nominee or parent/carer Home Phone:

Nominee or parent/carer Mobile:

Nominee or parent/carer Email:

Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Yes No

Nominator Contact Details Nominator Name Title: First Name:

Surname:

Nominator Address:

Suburb: Post Code:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Mobile:

Email:

Nomination FormNominations close FRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2015

PERTH AIRPORT ACHIEVERAWARDS 2015

Step 1To be completed by Nominator…

Entering Nominee into (please select one):

1. University Achiever Award

2. Registered Training Achiever Award

3. Apprenticeship or Traineeship Achiever Award

Note: The Ida Curtois Inspiration Award will be awarded to an Achiever Award winner who has made an important contribution to their community. Please complete the attached form for your nominee to be considered.

Step 2To be completed by Case Manager, Education Officer, foster carer or other interested person.

Brief history of Nominee’s placement:

Brief history of Nominee’s education:

Estimated education, training fees, or apprenticeship costs. Please provide enrolment letter (for University or Registered Training categories) or written proof of Apprenticeship or Traineeship (from employer):

Step 3To be completed by Nominee…

Please tell us a little about your life experiences so far…

What are your study / training goals and how will the Achiever Awards assist in achieving those goals?

Can you tell us of your experience with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support?

Who is an important person in your life and why?

Step 4Please include a copy of course enrolment, or written confirmation of apprenticeship or traineeship.

By mail: Natalie La Touche Senior Public Relations & Communications Officer Corporate Communications Department for Child Protection and Family Support Level 2, 189 Royal Street EAST PERTH WA 6004

By fax: (08) 9222 2861

By email: natalie.latouche@cfps.wa.gov.au

Declaration To be completed by the Nominee…

• I understand that, by signing this form, I give permission for the Department for Child Protection and Family Support to use the information within to positively promote the Achiever Awards, including via media or photographic opportunities.

• I understand that all nomination material and information remains the property of the Department for Child Protection and Family Support.

I AGREE I DISAGREE

____________________________________________ Signature of Nominee

If you have a question about the Achiever Awards please contact:Natalie La TouchePh: (08) 9222 2833Email: natalie.latouche@cpfs.wa.gov.au

Nominations closeFRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2015Government of Western Australia

Department for Child Protection and Family Support

PERTH AIRPORT ACHIEVERAWARDS

Your nominee will also be considered for the Ida Curtois Inspiration Award, which celebrates leadership and community spirit.

The award recognises a young person who has made an important contribution to their community, has a positive attitude, and demonstrates qualities such as initiative, enthusiasm and commitment.

Please provide a brief outline of your nominee’s volunteer work and/or contributions to their community:

Nominations closeFRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2015

2015

Ida Curtois Inspiration Award