Birra News

Number 108, 27 August 2007

Note from Editor

Nathan Woolford, rejected and dejected but coming out fighting!

We have a great issue of Birra for you. There is lots of new stuff, so be sure to check it all out. Nearly all of the scholarships in this issue close at the end of August, so have a look and apply if it is right for you or pass it along to a friend or family member. Be sure to check out Gina's piece on her trip to TI. We welcome contributions, infact we encourage them. All contributions and inquiries can be made via email. Nathan (ed.). p.s. If you are graduating send a message through and we can come and photograph you.

Birra News archive - Go to the archive section for previous issues of Birra News.

Pic of the Week

Ellen May Grant
I have a mixed relationship with photos. On the one hand they record a time that can be so elusive. But then perhaps it is meant to be elusive. This is a picture of my Nan's mother Nell as a young girl. She was born at Monal around 1901. She had 9 brothers and sisters, the eldest born in 1882 and youngest in 1903. They were all born in the same country, from Cania to Miriam Vale (Monal is in the middle). Nell was the second youngest. I may tell you more one day if you like.

Quote of Note

"The one great principle of the English law is to make business for itself. There is no other principle distinctly, certainly, and consistently maintained through all its narrow turnings."

Charles Dickens in Bleak House

Cadetships

The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) is an Australian Government initiative that improves the professional employment prospects of Indigenous Australians. It links Indigenous tertiary students with employers in a cadetship arrangement involving full-time study and work placements. The NICP is part of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP). The IEP aims to generate more employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians. The NICP can help you gain the professional qualifications and experience you need for a range of jobs and move into employment when you finish your studies. To learn more go to the website here.

Student News

CULTURAL DIVERSITY CAMP MORETON ISLAND - 5-7 October 2007 The camp will bring together international, domestic and Indigenous Australian UQ students. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit would like to invite students to be part of this opportunity to experience diversity and enjoyment at this camp. Cost: Free Places are limited so contact Stephen Corporal on s.corporal@uq.edu.au by Friday 21 September 2007.
Student Workshops & Seminars Student Support Services offers numerous workshops throughout the course of a year to assist students with aspects of their well-being (Personal, Disability & Welfare), learning outcomes (Learning Assistance), career and life goals (Careers). For a description of the seminars and workshops dealing with issues of interest to you go to the webpage here.
Smartcards for Students All students should now hold a ‘smartcard’ student ID. Smartcards can be identified by the words ‘smart encoded’ underneath the barcode on the front side of the card. From 2006, smartcards have been issued to new students commencing at the University and to those students requiring replacement cards. If you commenced prior to 2006, you would have received an email advising you to exchange your current student ID card for a replacement smartcard. Smartcard functionality will be implemented in UQ Libraries from Semester 2, 2007. Further information is available on myAdvisor: http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/smartcards-for-continuing-students.
myAdvisor - Essential Information for Students Many of your questions about student issues can be answered on this webpage. myAdvisor provides essential information about the following topics: Designing your program Enrolment Changing or withdrawing Assessment Student rights & responsibilities Financial matters Graduation Forms online So check it out and if you want further advice or it doesn't tell you what you need to know then come and talk to the staff at the Unit.
UQCareerHub The UQ CareerHub is an online careers and graduate employment service for UQ students. Employment vacancies are listed in real-time because information comes directly from the employer - so check UQ CareerHub regularly for the latest vacancies. Weekly emails will be sent to you featuring vacancies relevant to your discipline. UQ CareerHub is managed by Student Support Services with assistance from UQ faculty staff. Check out the site at http://www.careerhub.uq.edu.au/.

Unit News

Career Market and Croc Fest @ Bamaga & Thursday Island, From Monday 16th July – Friday 20th July 2007, by Gina Baira I travelled to Bamaga on Tuesday 17th July 2007 to attend the NPA Career Market which went really well even though the community was going through some sorry business as a well know community member had passed away and they were having his funeral that day. I had enquiries from Years 11 and 12 in particular dentistry (paediatrian – who works with young people). Years 10 students were selecting courses for their career paths and information kits were provided with selecting the correct subjects to complement their career options. Years 9 students were just asking question as to what UQ offers – looking at the good and bad points. It gave them an idea into what’s involved in studying at UQ in particular that they will need to leave their communities for 3-4 years to complete their area of studies but at the end they will have a degree that will set them up for their career paths. On Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th July 2007 I attended the Croc Fest on Thursday Island where I set-up our stall for the two days. The arrangement or layout for the Croc Fest was different from the last ones I had attended with the set-up organised to go around the tent venue leaving the area in the middle free for students, parents and teachers to sit in on 5 different activity sessions starting from 9.30am till 3pm each day. The facilitator (Mr Whaleboat) would talk to students about either ‘earning’ or ‘learning’ which I thought was a really good motto to have especially giving students the option of either one. It was very beneficial for students because they knew at the end of each sessions who to talk to about their career options and it gave students the opportunity to talk to various stall holders.

Goorie Berrimpa Business

Karina Hall is the new President of Goorie Berrimpa. The primary role of the Goorie Berrimpa Student Collective is to provide union support to Indigenous students attending the University of Queensland. In addition to this responsibility, Goorie Berrimpa works to promote greater respect for Indigenous culture across all spectrums of the student community. For further information please contact Goorie Berrimpa on (07) 3377 2903 or email Goorie Berrimpa. If anyone has any suggestions for ways to get the Indigenous students together, eg. Weekends away, BBQ's, whatever, please contact Karina.

Grapevine

Revealing how to avoid stress and the city Dr Jan Packer from UQ's School of Tourism is looking at ways city dwellers can get away from it all and relax without having to leave the CBD. Dr Packer is investigating how inner-city locations such as museums, art galleries, botanic gardens and aquariums can be used as restorative environments for stressed-out city slickers. "There is a well documented link between natural environments such as national parks and the ability of people to recover from the stresses of life," Dr Packer said. "The theory is that natural environments have particular attributes that enable people to mentally recover and regain the ability to focus on their work. "What I am trying to do is find out whether informal learning environments in cities have these attributes and are able to provide the same benefits to people." The four attributes Dr Packer said were integral to a restorative experience were fascination (being engaged without effort); a sense of being away (being removed physically or mentally from an individual's everyday environment); the perception of extent (the environment has sufficient content and structure that it can occupy the mind for an extended period); and compatibility (providing a good fit with an individual's purposes or inclinations). (read the rest at UQ News)
Call for Papers: 1968: Forty Years On A symposium to be hosted by Melbourne Historical Journal and Eras, Melbourne, Friday 8 February, 2008. 1968 was indeed a dramatic year. Student protests took place in Mexico City, Prague and the United States, while the Tet Offensive and the My Lai Massacre intensified public opposition to the American war in Vietnam and highlighted the ‘credibility gap’ of the Johnson Administration. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated and there were violent demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In Paris, demonstrations by students and workers nearly brought down the French government. To mark the 40th anniversary of the events of 1968, Melbourne Historical Journal and Eras are jointly organizing a symposium designed to bring together researchers interested in the historical, political and social analyses of this tumultuous year as well as those studying the broader themes of activism and revolution. Participants are invited to reflect on the extent to which this year had a transformative and lasting impact in popular memory. The organizers of the symposium invite paper proposals from all disciplines in the humanities. Postgraduate and early career researchers are encouraged to submit proposals. In the proposal, applicants should include a short abstract (250 words) of the paper, their contacts details and specify their institutional affiliation. The deadline for the submission of proposals is Friday, 14 September 2007. Proposals for complete panel sessions are also welcome. The presentation of papers will be restricted to 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion with the audience. Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals may be expected by early November 2007. Website.
Indigenous Leadership Programs, 2007- 08 Indigenous Community Women’s Leadership Program; Indigenous Community Men’s Leadership Program; and Indigenous Community Youth Leadership Program (ages 18 to 25 inclusive). As a participant in a leadership program, you will benefit from an interactive learning environment, you will be supported to develop a vision for the future and you will be encouraged to engage in planning to achieve that vision. You will receive a comprehensive briefing on the Australian Government’s reforms to Indigenous affairs and the challenges and opportunities the reforms offer. You will also be provided with more formal training to develop the skills and approaches required to meet challenges and exploit available opportunities. The programs aim to assist you develop skills in the following areas: Advocacy and representation; Conflict management; Negotiation skills; Financial management; Community participation, resources, action and leadership; Meeting information needs of the community, making presentations and communicating with the community; Conducting community meetings and follow-up; Understanding self as leader; Vision and goal setting; Confidence building; Networking. Closing date for submission of applications is 5:00 pm Friday, 31 August 2007. For further information visit our website: www.facsia.gov.au/indigenous or call us on 1800 249 873.

Scholarships, Grants, Prizes & Cadetships

ANU Questacon Scholarships The Graduate Diploma in Scientific Communication: An exciting one year postgraduate scholarship program in communication, for science, engineering and technology graduates. Jointly run by the Australian National University's Centre for the Public Awareness of Science and Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, the program includes travel to regional areas of Australia staffing the Shell Questacon Science Circus. Applications close 31 August 2007. Learn more here.
2008 Fulbright Scholarship Valued at up to $A40, 000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 – 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009. Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD. or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study. For further information and application forms see the section 'Fulbright Scholarships/For Australian citizens' on our website at www.fulbright.com.au. Queensland postgraduate applicants can also apply for the Fulbright Queensland Scholarship. Projects for this scholarship need to focus on topics or issues relevant to Queensland, and applicants are required to clearly articulate the benefits of this research to the state, as well as Australia. See webpage. Applications close 31 August 2007.
ANU Summer Research Scholarships Undergraduate and Honours Students - thinking of Honours or graduate research in the future? If you are currently enrolled at a university in Australia or New Zealand, you can get a head start now! A Summer Research Scholarship at The Australian National University is an exceptional research opportunity, giving you insight into what studying for Honours or a higher research degree is all about. You will work with a leading scholar in your field. A Summer Research Scholarship includes: Full board at Burgmann College; A weekly allowance (tax-free); Return travel to Canberra; An opportunity to undertake a short research project on an approved topic. Duration: 8 to 11 weeks from 18 November 2007 to 2 February 2008. Application closing date: 31 August 2007. Website.
Coca-Cola Australia Foundation Grants The Coca-Cola Australian Foundation was established in 2001 to support not-for-profit and charitable organisations in Australia. The Foundation is committed to funding projects that are ambitious, innovative or unique in their approach in assisting Australia's young people realise their potential. The types of programs that the CCAF are currently supporting include the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundations innovative Remote Schools Project and Barnardos Parenting Skills Program for families of at risk adolescents. Each calendar year the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation donates approximately $1million to support community initiatives nationally. There are two types of grants available through the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation: Community Grants (around $10,000 or less) which consist of small, local, one-off projects and National Grants (around $100,000) that are for projects that are 1-3 years in length. All applications for funding must be completed on a Coca-Cola Australia Foundation Funding Application Form and address all elements of the selection criteria. The application form is available here. The first round has just closed but round two applications will be accepted 1 August-14 September 2007.
Queensland Commemorative Fellowships Fellowships are awarded to women for postgraduate study in a wide range of disciplines including marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, sports psychology, social work, archaeology, economics, occupational therapy, and management. The value of the Fellowships is equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award ($19,231 in 2006) for a period of one year. For further information contact the Fellowship Conveners via email of web. The Queensland Commemorative Fellowships are sponsored by the Australian Federation of University Women.
Pallottine Aboriginal Scholarship These scholarships are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as defined in Australian Legislation. The scholarship trust will pay direct to educational facilities, the fees debited to those people who are awarded these scholarships. These scholarships, are restricted to post secondary study whether in vocational, academic, cultural, religious, sporting or some allied discipline. All training or study must be carried out at or through an approved educational establishment. Scholarships are awarded for a twelve-month period. They may be extended for a further 12 months subject to a satisfactory performance of the recipient. For the academic year 2008 these scholarships will be restricted to applicants who are studying at a WA Tertiary based educational establishment. In the allocation of scholarships priority will be given to applicants who are doing a primary degree or course. Applications will be called for each year. They close on 30 September. After the closing date the committee will consider all applications and make their decision. Announcements of the successful applicants will be made in the month of January when all relevant results are available. A ceremony to award these scholarships is held in the middle of March about the time that the academic year begins. The committee will determine the number and value of the scholarships available. This will be determined by the amount of money available from the interest on the investment. Any information re these scholarships can be obtained at the website or email.
Zonta Bursary for Indigenous Women Students The Bursary is a joint project between the Zonta Club of Brisbane Inc., the Zonta Brisbane Breakfast Club, and Brisbane South with the assistance of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit at the University of Queensland. It will be offered to students who have completed 16 units of study at the University by commencement of the award, and is open to all indigenous women students, in any course of study. It will be administered jointly by the three clubs, which will establish a joint committee through their service committees. Three students will be offered the awards, for $1,000 per semester each. Although it is only for one year, students who receive the award will be eligible and encouraged to apply again. The awards will be based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Personal circumstances; Future aspirations; Academic merit; Financial need. It is anticipated that the awards can be given to the recipients in a variety of formats, depending on that recipient’s individual circumstances. This will be decided on a case by case basis, after the recipients are chosen, to more closely meet their needs and circumstances. In any case, the awards will be available to assist each recipient during each semester, provided they continue to meet the selection criteria. Applications close 21 September 2007. Grants awarded for the following academic year, starting with the first semester in early March. There will be suitable publicity planned to provide our Clubs with some exposure. The recipients of the awards will be made honorary members of one of the clubs for the year, and required to attend either Zonta Brisbane Breakfast Club or Zonta Brisbane Club meetings on a semi-regular basis (the cost of their attendance will be covered by the respective clubs). They will also be asked to be guest speakers at each club or at some joint meeting during the course of the year. Download the application form (right click to save).
Other Scholarships Other scholarships offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Queensland can be found at www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?id=1137.
Joint Academic Scholarship Online Network (JASON) JASON is a search engine that contains information about postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. http://www.jason.unimelb.edu.au/.

Employment Opportunities

Position: Counsellor Description: Applicants should possess tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. Link- Up (QLD) Aboriginal Corporation. Closing Date: 14 September 2007 More Information: (07) 3255 0855
Position: Bauxite Project Office Coordinator (Aurukun Shire Council) Description: The Nga Aak Kunch Aboriginal Corporation (Wik PBC) together with the Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), Aurukun Shire Council (ASC), the Queensland Government and the Wik and Wik Way #2 Native Title Claim group have agreed that Chalco will commence a feasibility study for a bauxite mine near Aurukun. The ASC, Chalco and the Wik PBC have been authorised to recruit a Bauxite Project Office (BPO) Coordinator to plan and implement the program of activities associated with the 2 year feasibility study which has as its key objective the sustainable economic, cultural and social development of the Aurukun community and Wik and Wik Way Peoples. An attractive remuneration package together with accommodation, relocation and travel benefits applies. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Aurukun during the feasibility study. Closing Date: 31 August 2007 More Information: Dominic McGann (07) 3233 8838
Position: Male Case Worker Description: Applicants should possess tertiary qualifications and /or relevant experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and keyboard skills is required. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. Link- Up (QLD) Aboriginal Corporation. Closing Date: 14 September 2007 More Information: (07) 3255 0855
Position: Professor/Associate Professor and Director of Centre Description: Griffith University intends to support and promote research, learning and scholarship in the field of Indigenous Knowledges, and is establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academic Centre. This Centre will be a focal point for curriculum development and research in Indigenous Knowledges, and for coordination of, and support for, a network of Indigenous academic staff across the University. The University now seeks to appoint a foundation Director to the Centre. The position will also encompass an academic appointment in an Academic Group. The successful applicant will be a recognised Indigenous scholar in any discipline. They will hold a doctorate in an appropriate field, will have a strong track record of research achievement, strategic leadership and management of research, and the ability to adapt to change and liaise successfully with both internal and external stakeholders. In leading the Centre it is essential for the successful applicant to be experienced in developing courses related to Indigenous Knowledges and in conducting research in Indigenous issues. Closing Date: 29 August 2007 More Information: Theresa Burke (HR Adviser) t.burke@griffith.edu.au
Position: Manager Field Operations Description: The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is an Australian Government statutory body engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking to recruit a highly motivated person to undertake the position of Manager Field Operations. In this executive position your key areas of activity will include: The development and implementation of change management strategy to ensure the delivery of Indigenous Programmes across a diverse range of situations; The oversight of the provision of staff development and training activities for the Field Section; The development of policy and implementation strategies to improve the level of indigenous capacity building and participation in the small business sector. To be considered for this senior role you will be able to demonstrate comprehensive experience in the provision of high level strategic support in the delivery of Indigenous Programs and the design and implementation of effective change management. The ability to communicate sensitively with Indigenous Australians and provide motivational leadership to a diverse team is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an Australian Workplace Agreement in line with the Torres Strait Regional Authority Remuneration Strategy and this will be a condition of engagement. An attractive remuneration package, including high quality housing and other benefits, will be negotiated. The TSRA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people to apply. Closing Date: 3 September 2007 More Information: email

What's On

UQ - What's on this Week
A UQ webpage that gives an overview of events around UQ on a weekly basis or search further ahead. Covering the academic calendar, student matters, seminars and workshops, sporting fixtures, concerts, exhibitions, courses and careers events, graduations, orientation, dinners, receptions and public lectures. Go to www.uq.edu.au/events/ to check it out.

Sunday free films @ the State Library of Queensland: Cine Topics - Every Sunday
Come along to our weekly film screenings of independent, international and classic films at the State Library of Queensland. Introducing Cine Topics: a regular series combining fiction and non-fiction films in exploring themes of current interest. For more information go to the website.

Queensland Museum
Queensland Connections 2007
The Queensland Connections: people, places and collections series of talks. The talks highlight unique and fascinating aspects of Queensland’s history. Robert Riddel (Architect) will present Pioneering Queensland Architect Robert Smith Dods: (1868 - 1920) his life and work on Wednesday 5 September 2007 from 12.30pm - 1.30pm in lecture theatre on Level 2 at Queensland Museum, South Bank. Free monthly talks. First Wednesday of every month from 7 February – 7 November. To learn more go to the website.

Queensland Art Gallery - Gallery of Modern Art
Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival - 17-26 August 2007
Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival presents Australian premieres of films by the country’s many talented Indigenous filmmakers, as well as Australian premieres of international indigenous releases, and is presented in association with the Sydney Opera House (SOH), Australian Film Commission (AFC) and Indigenous Screen Australia (ISA). This year’s program features a rich selection of dramas and documentaries by first-time directors and established Australian filmmakers including Ivan Sen, Julie Nimmo, Darlene Johnson, Warwick Thornton and Native American director Sterlin Harjo. A number of films were produced through Bit of Black Business, an AFC and SBS Independent (SBSi) initiative, and through the National Indigenous Documentary Fund (NIDF). Through the substantial support of the Australian Film Commission’s Black Screen, Message Sticks has grown into a national touring event reaching audiences in every state. In 2007, the Australian Cinémathèque is proud to showcase the program in Brisbane with community support from the Colourise Film Festival. The festival is curated by Darren Dale and Rachel Perkins. Website. Visiting the Gallery.
Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award - 4 August-11 November 3007
First held in 2006, the Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award identifies and promotes highly talented emerging Indigenous artists from around Australia. This year the exhibition of short-listed artists’ work will include painting, photography and weaving. Website. Visiting the Gallery.
Howard Arkley, A National Gallery of Victoria Touring Exhibition - 6 July-16 September 2007
Howard Arkley’s obsessive portraits of suburban Melbourne houses are among the most dedicated and serious studies of Australian popular culture in postwar painting. Despite their satirical humour and parody, Arkley’s works are a careful portrayal of subject matter which fascinated the artist for more than two decades. This retrospective exhibition presents the evolution of Arkley’s oeuvre from the early 1970s to the final major works shown at the Venice Biennale in 1999, just before his death the same year. Website. Visiting the Gallery.

Katharina Grosse at the GoMA - 15 July-28 October 2007
Come to the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) and see why German artist Katharina Grosse is one of the most exciting and innovative abstract painters working today. Painting with a spray gun, Grosse works in-situ, responding to a space’s architecture and ambience by working directly on the walls, floor and ceiling. Having exhibited widely through the United States and Europe, ‘Picture Park’ is Grosse’s first solo museum exhibition in Australia. Grosse has transformed GoMA’s long gallery into an extraordinary environment that confounds conventions of museum display and challenges our expectations of painting. Young children will be able to discover the ideas behind Katharina’s work in ‘Picture Lab’ on both levels of the Children’s Art Centre. It features a colourful maze for the kids to explore as well as a specially made documentary, which goes behind the scenes into Katharina’s studio in Germany. Admission is free. Gallery of Modern Art is located at Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane, open Monday to Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Website.

Olive Cotton, Vapour Trail 1991, Courtesy of Olive Cotton Estate and Josef Lebovic Gallery

Reveries: Photography & Mortality - 1 Setember 2007 (exhibition runs 1 September-4 November 2007)
Curator Helen Ennis will give a free talk about the exhibition Reveries: Photography & Mortality at the UQ Art Museum at 2pm on Saturday 1 September. Reveries is a groundbreaking exhibition looking at the role played by photography in the final stages of people’s lives. Photographers have recorded their reflections on mortality, prompted by experiences such as serious illness or the death of a loved one. Featured are work by 25 Australian and New Zealand photographers from the late 1970s to the present day, including Olive Cotton, Max Dupain, Anne Ferran, Carol Jerrems, Ruth Maddison, David Moore, Rod McNicol, Anne Noble, Jack Picone, Axel Poignant, Michael Riley and William Yang. Curator Helen Ennis is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head at the ANU School of Art. Reveries is a National Portrait Gallery travelling exhibition. 10am–4pm, Tuesday–Sunday. Free. The UQ Art Museum, The Mayne Centre, University Drive, St Lucia. Free admission. (Free parking on weekends.) Info: 3365 3046. On 1 September, Curator Helen Ennis’s floor talk at 2.00pm is followed by the official opening at 3pm; exhibition continues to 4 November 2007. Website.

Jackie Huggins, Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia Speaks on Campus - 27 August 2007
Jackie Huggins AM, co-chair of Reconciliation Australia and Deputy Director of the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit, will be guest speaker at the President’s Dinner, University of Queensland Staff and Graduates Club, St Lucia campus on Monday, August 27. Tickets are available at Club Reception (ext 53768) . Ticket costs are $80 members, $90 guests; includes pre-dinner drinks and canapes, three-course gourmet meal and all beverages. Tables of 10 are available for groups. Prior payment confirms bookings.

Climate Change Down Under - 1 September 2007
Queensland Museum South Bank will host a free public seminar comprising a wide range of experts who will give original and ‘big picture’ views on climate change in Queensland. Carbon levels are rising and the climate is warming- almost certainly as a result of human activity. Oceans are becoming more acidic, reefs are being bleached and the country is in the grip of the worst drought on record. Has there been anything like this before? What can we learn from Queensland’s ancient and recent past? Can we picture the future? What can we do? Speakers will have a specific focus on Queensland outlining very practically what climate change has meant, and what it will mean for Queensland. They will also consider the wider Australian and world context, making this a fascinating and important subject worthy of robust debate. A panel of geologists, archaeologists, biologists, meteorologists, historians and conservationists examine, from a broad range of perspectives, the history of climate change in Queensland - ranging from geological time to the present day. They then speculate on the future and outline some of the priorities for action. Climate Change Down Under is a fascinating subject worthy of debate. Queensland Museum South Bank Theatre, Saturday 1 September 2007, 10am-3.15pm. Registration from 9.30am. Please be early as seating is limited. Prior booking by phone is strongly recommended as this is going to be a very popular seminar. For bookings and more information on the Climate Change Down Under Seminar phone the Inquiry Centre on (07) 3840 7555 or go to www.southbank.qm.qld.gov. Entry is FREE, with morning tea provided. The Museum’s Courtyard Café will be open for lunch.

Salt Water Murris’ - Quandamooka Inc Shop Opening - New Beginnings Exhibition- 14 Septemer 2007
You are invited to the New Beginnings Exhibition for the Salt Water Murris’ – Quandamooka Inc. Come and be part of the celebrations of local, self-determined Indigenous artists and view their new works. We plan to have traditional seafood; traditional song and dance and entertainment. Please email or phone an RSVP by 31 August 2007 with the number of people who wish to attend. Proudly sponsored by Quandamooka Lands Council Salt Water Murris’-Quandamooka Inc. Date: Friday 14 September 2007. Time: 11:30am. Venue: Salt Water Murris’ - Quandamooka Art Gallery. 3 Ballow Road DUNWICH QLD 4183. Phone: (07) 3415 2373. This event sponsored by Redland Shire Council.

National Indigenous Legal Conference 2007 - 14-15 September 2007
The Conference Organising Committee warmly welcomes you to attend the Second National Indigenous Legal Conference. The Conference is proudly supported by The Australian Bar Association, The Bar Association of Queensland, Queensland Government and
QUT - Faculty of Law. Venue: Supreme Court of Brisbane, 304 George Street, Brisbane. Inquiries: Helene Breene: T: +61 7 3238 5100 E: shaynegoodwin@qldbar.asn.au. For conference updates: www.qldbar.asn.au.

The LIME Connection II - 23 Sept-25 Sept 2007
On behalf of the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) and the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA), it is our pleasure to invite you to join us in Sydney from Sunday 23rd to Tuesday 25th September, 2007 to participate in The LIME Connection II. Leaders in the field of Indigenous medical education and practice will present their experiences and share innovative approaches through a mix of keynote addresses, oral and poster presentations, group discussions and a public lecture. Topics will include: reviewing medical schools' progress towards implementing the curriculum framework and Indigenous student initiatives; learning and sharing with other health science disciplines, postgraduate medical education bodies, medical colleges and divisions; defining cultural safety in Australian health and medical education; looking toward the future to examine what's possible and where we go from here; This unique event presents an opportunity to meet and network with others in the fields of Indigenous medical education and practice. The conference is expected to attract over 250 delegates from Australia, as well as international speakers and guests, and provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and extend contacts. Delegates will include medical educators, practitioners, allied health workers, community representatives and anybody with a connection to Indigenous health. The LIME Connection II will be held in the John Niland Scientia Building at the University of New South Wales. Website.

New Ground Australian Archaeology Conference - 21-26 September 2007
In 2007 the archaeological societies of Australasia will stage a joint conference entitled New Ground. This landmark event will bring together archaeologists and practitioners from all fields of research and practice to establish a new platform for research interchange in Australasian Archaeology. New Ground will focus on sharing the results of groundbreaking research, making connections between the diverse array of archaeologies practiced and setting directions for future studies, promotion and conservation practice in Australasian Archaeology. The forum will bring together educators, researchers, consultants, government archaeologists, students and other practitioners grappling with some of the most topical issues in archaeology today. The Organising Committee has received an impressive range of session and paper proposals (thanks go to all those who have volunteered to be contribute). The call for papers and posters has closed. If you missed the boat and still would like to submit a paper or poster, email papers@newground.org.au or posters@newground.org.au. Where: University of Sydney NSW 2006. When: 21–26 September 2007. Who: The conference is open to members of the societies, students and all other interested parties. Website.

Looking Out For Culture Workshop- 25 September 2007
Indigenous cultural and intellectual property specialist, Ms Terri Janke, is presenting a one-day workshop in Canberra on Tuesday 25th September 2007. You should attend if you are in the arts industry, government, private business, or if you are an artist, writer, creator, arts administrator, lawyer, student, or if you are interested in Indigenous arts & culture, or you are interested in Indigenous business or working with/ for Indigenous people. The workshop is one full day with one of Australia’s leading Indigenous cultural and intellectual property specialists, light lunch, morning/afternoon tea, Certificate of Completion, networking opportunities, and course materials (100+ pages in a folder). Registration and prior payment is essential to attend the event. Places will be limited. COST $550 includes GST, course materials of 100+ pages, certificate and light lunch. PDF flyer (273kb).

Professor Marcia Langton, AM: ‘Aboriginal culture: fragile or resilient?’ 25 September 2007
The 2007 Mayne Centre Lecture: Marcia Langton, AM, holds the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne. Her doctoral fieldwork was conducted in eastern Cape York Peninsula during the 1990s, and her experience of the statutory land claim and native title system in this region was informed by a decade of administration and fieldwork pertaining to Aboriginal land rights in the Northern Territory. She was awarded a PhD from Macquarie University in 2005. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), and Chair of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership. Professor Langton also contributes to film and art criticism. From 2004 to 2006 she served as a member of the Board of Jirrawun Arts in the Kimberley and, with many years of experience in the Kimberley region, contributed essays to the exhibition catalogues Blood on the Spinifex (Ian Potter Museum of Art, Melbourne) and Paddy Bedford (MCA, Sydney). Marcia's films include: Jardiwarnpa: a Warlpiri fire (with Ned Lander and Rachel Perkins); Night Cries: a rural tragedy (with Tracey Moffatt and Penny McDonald); and Blood Brothers. The Mayne Centre Lecture is sponsored by Philip Bacon Galleries. Tuesday 25 September 6.00 pm (Free) (RSVP to 07 3365 3046 or artmuseum@uq.edu.au by 21 September). The UQ Art Museum, The Mayne Centre, University Drive, St Lucia. Website: www.maynecentre.uq.edu.au.

Indigenous Studies Research Symposium - 27 September 2007
The sovereignty of Indigenous people encompassed a variety of economies which were displaced by colonisation. Ownership and control of our lands and resources was an integral part of our economic development and sustained our way of life. Since colonisation Indigenous people’s status and relationship to the new economy has primarily been at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder. In the twenty-first century our unemployment rate continues to be the highest in the nation. Current government policy to improve our socio-economic position is designed to change our ‘passive welfare’ through mutual obligation agreements and to allow private ownership of land where communal title currently exists. This symposium seeks papers that will debate, discuss and analyse the variety of ways Indigenous people are engaged or disengaged in the various economies that have emerged. We welcome participation from a broad range of disciplines. Keynote speakers for the plenary session of the symposium are Indigenous scholars Dr Maggie Walter, Sociology Department, University of Tasmania and Mr Stephen Hagan, University of Southern Queensland.
Indigenous Studies Master Class - 27-28 September 2007
Session leaders include: Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson, Dr Maggie Walter and Dr Karen Martin. The Indigenous Studies Masterclass is aimed at postgraduates and early career researchers. Each of the session leaders will conduct a workshop to facilitate discussion on each participant’s research program. The master-class will provide opportunities for participants to undertake advanced study on issues surrounding research in the field of Indigenous studies and establish research networks for the future. Participants are expected to contribute actively to the Masterclass by actively discussing their current research or broader research program within workshops. A book of readings will be made available to participants. Registration forms are available from Mr Kelly Roberts via email.

Anglo Dreamtime Ball - 6 October 2007
Anglo Dreamtime Ball, Saturday 6 October 2007, 6.30pm-Midnight at the Sofitel Brisbane Ballroom, 249 Turbot Street. Dinner, Beverages, Live Band, Auctions, Raffle, Door Prize. $150 per person, Tables of 10pax. RSVP: 14 September 2007 via email or
(07) 3834 1283.

National Indigenous Land and Sea Management Conference - 9-12 October 2007
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation represents the interests of traditional owners from nine tribal groups: Bandjin, Djiru, Girramay, Gugu Badhun, Gulnay, Jiddabul, Nywaigi, Warrgamay and Warungnu. On behalf of these Traditional Elders we welcome you to our Caring for Country website. We hope that you might come to our country nestled between two world heritage areas from the 9th-14th of October for the largest gathering of traditional owners in Australia for 2007.Website.

Which Way? - Directions in Indigenous Housing - 26-27 October 2007
We are delighted to announce the 2007 National Indigenous Housing Conference titled ‘Which Way? - Directions in Indigenous Housing’ taking place in Alice Springs from 26-27 October. The conference will explore a range of indigenous housing issues and possible solutions from the perspective of communities, government representatives, housing organisations, consultants, academics and contractors. The conference is an initiative of the Indigenous Housing Taskforce established by The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) to explore and address the many economic and political issues surrounding the supply of housing to Indigenous communities. Website.

AIATSIS Conference - 5-8 November 2007
The conference will investigate whether the presumed benefits of the 1967 Referendum changes have been realised. As a major multi-disciplinary event, the 2007 Conference will allow considerations of the impact of the Commonwealth’s role in many areas. This would include the changing faces of Commonwealth policy and the consequent practical impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lives. Website.

Cool Websites

Click here to visit Christine Christophersen's latest series at ArtMob (image from http://www.artmob.com.au/artists/christophersen/index.html)

Christine Christophersen - Creating Mythology*, Moieties Truth and Justice
"A long time ago, new families came to this land. They were not human. If I were to describe them in my own way, to my family, I would tell them they were “djang”. They had a power. Djang can emanate from a site, a person, an animal, a rock. I will describe them to you, ‘as the cosmos’..."

Check out Christine Christophersen's latest series of works at ArtMob. You won't be disapointed. (ed.)

"* In Australia the term mythology is largely used to devalue our creation and oral histories – stories of who we are and where we come from. But in Moieties: Truth and Justice the ‘creating mythology’ refers to powerful mythical beings who embody those values that make us human."

Aboriginal Art & Culture Resources Site
"HELLO & WELCOME to my Aboriginal Art & Culture Resources Site. My name is Rick Roser - I am an Aboriginal Artist in Queensland, Australia, my artworks are collected in the National Gallery of Australia & State Galleries, Museums etc.... ......And for the last couple of decades I have presented literally thousands of Culture Performances and hands on sessions at Schools, Universities and Events throughout the world... So I know about easily found natural materials and interesting ready to go authentic activities ...with back up printouts & movies etc... Anyway...as there is a growing need for Indigenous education but few resources ...and I grow older... this site offers my collection especially for Schools, Teachers and Students, Community groups, Govt. Depts. and people everywhere. Designed for immediate access and delivery..(incredibly good value!!) And... it's still...
Fun for Kids of ALL ages!"

ANU Public Lecture Series 2007, Indigenous Affairs, Lt General Jaohn Sanderson AC
In this lecture, Lieutenant General John Sanderson argues that the national approach to Indigenous issues can broadly be described as ‘assimilationist’ – the belief that the only hope for Indigenous people is to become like mainstream Australia, taking on the trappings of a rationalist northern hemisphere culture that is increasingly at odds with the environment in which it finds itself. Recent initiatives are merely a market forces derived version of this paternalistic approach that has its origins almost from the time of the First Fleet. The cultural disempowerment associated with this approach has left Indigenous people in a state of trauma that is reflected in the appalling physical and mental health statistics and the increasing engagement with the justice and prison systems. The alienation of Indigenous people from the mainstream in Australia is paralleled by the alienation of Australians from the continent itself and portrays a latent danger to the young country as the world power balance shifts towards Asia. Reconciliation is not simply about overcoming Indigenous disadvantage – it is about national unity and the redemption of the entire nation. Lieutenant General John Sanderson is the Special Adviser to the Government of Western Australia on Indigenous Affairs. He was Governor of that State from 2000 to 2005. General Sanderson had a 45 year military career beginning at the Royal Military College in 1958 and culminating as Chief of the Australian Army in 1998. He is widely published on the philosophy of international intervention and the strategic dimensions of human rights, justice and reconciliation . A commentary will be provided by Professor Mick Dodson AM, Director of the National Centre for Indigenous Studies at ANU.

Recent Additions to UQ Library

The recent additions webpage is at library.uq.edu.au/screens/newttls.html.

The 1967 referendum by Bain Attwood and Andrew Markus
"On 27 May 1967 an overwhelming majority of electors voted in a national referendum to amend clauses of the Australian Constitution concerning Aboriginal people. 27 May 2007 is the 40th anniversary of this landmark event. The referendum is commonly considered the turning point in Australian historical and cultural life. The historic moment when citizenship rights (including the vote) were granted and the Commonwealth finally assumed responsibility for Aboriginal affairs. This book explores the legal and political significance of the referendum and the long struggle by Australians for constitutional change." (ref). Click here to find The 1967 referendum: race, power and the Australian Constitutionat the UQ Library.

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The Right Job, Right Now by Susan D. Strayer
"The Right Job, Right Now effectively bridges the gap between What do I want to do? and How do I do it? by presenting a complete, step-by-step plan for long term career satisfaction using self-assessment, self-marketing, and a comprehensive job search and career development strategy. Based on the authors Kaleidoscope Career Model, this book shows readers how to take charge of their career. Using the author's unique approach, readers will learn how to align their skills and abilities with their needs and desires for compensation to find their career sweet spot the qualities of a job that will allow them to perform to the best of their abilities and be rewarded accordingly. Once the career sweet spot has been identified, it forms the basis of targeting a job search, writing resumes, taking advantage of technology, interviewing effectively, and landing the perfect job." (ref) Click here to find The right job, right now: the complete toolkit for finding your perfect career the UQ Library.

Books

	Telling the Truth About Aboriginal History by Bain Attwood "Once upon a time historical controversies were debated among a small circle of academic historians. Today they are the subject of intense 'history wars' fought out in parliament, court rooms, museums, newspapers, cafes and blog sites. Bain Attwood takes us to the heart of the conflict about the Aboriginal past in Australia. He tracks the growing popularity of history and weighs the consequences for the nature of historical knowledge and the authority of the historian. He asks why and how Aboriginal history has become central to Australian politics, culture and identity. He examines the work of historical 'revisionists' and tests their promise of historical truth. Finally, Attwood ponders how the traumatic history of frontier conflict might better be remembered - and mourned - and why telling the truth about history matters for the nation and for all of us."
	*Continent of Hunter-Gatherers by Harry Lourandos* "This book challenges traditional perceptions of Australian Aboriginal prehistory: that environment is the major determinant of hunter-gatherers; that Aborigines were egalitarian and culturally homogeneous; that they experienced few economic and demographic changes. Lourandos argues that their social and economic processes were complex and that the prehistory period was dynamic. Lourandos considers colonization, Tasmanian Aborigines, the role of fire, the intensification debate, plant exploitation and other prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies." When I first did a subject at uni it was with Harry Lourandous and it completely changed my perception of how Aboriginal history was taught (12 years in Australian schools will put anyone off, let alone a Murri). He was amazing. His ideas changed Australian archaeology and was an inspirational teacher. So if you get the chance have a read, you might find it interesting. (ed.)
	Edward Said: the legacy of a public intellectual Edited by Debjani Ganguly and Ned Curthoys This collection is an enterprise of discovery and critical inquiry into the legacy of one of late modernity’s greatest public intellectuals, Edward Said. Noted contributors, including Bill Ashcroft, John Docker, Lisa Lowe, Hsu-ming Teo and Patrick Wolfe, address an array of intellectual, political and cultural issues in their engagement with Said’s oeuvre. Exciting new scholarship highlights the ways in which humanities in the twenty-first century can engage with Said’s legacy, which includes his imbrications of culture and imperialism, his cosmopolitan critique of the idea of ‘clash of civilisations’, and his belief that the intellectual needs to maintain ‘intellectual performances’ on many fronts. The individual chapters achieve a sense of balance between the two poles of Said’s persona: the brilliant and intimidating literary and music critic who invested deeply in an inclusive and democratic vision of humanism and the outspoken public intellectual who kept alive the truth of Palestine and the dangers of a settler colonial ethos. e-book $39.95 print-on-demand $49.95 Available Now. Debjani Ganguly is head of the Humanities Research Centre in the Research School of Humanities at the Australian National University. Ned Curthoys is an ARC postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Cross Cultural Research, Research School of Humanities, Australian National University. visit www.mup.com.au to place an order.

Media Guide

ABC Local Radio	QLD Country Hour Presented by Theresa Rockley-Hogan, the Country Hour explores the issues facing primary industries and rural communities across Regional Queensland and around Australia. Broadcast 12-1pm weekdays on ABC's Queensland Local Radio. A summary of the Country Hour program is available each day at www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/today.htm.	Weekdays	12:00pm
SBS	Living Black Living Black, Australia’s premier indigenous news and current affairs program, returns to SBS TV for a new season on Wednesday 7 March at 6pm.	29 August 5 September	6:00pm 6:00pm
Radio National	Awaye Indigenous art and culture on Radio National with Daniel Browning . To find out what is on the program this week or to listen to the last four programs go to the Awaye website at www.abc.net.au/rn/awaye.	31 August 7 September	1:00pm 1:00pm
ABC Local Radio	Speaking Out Cultural, lifestyle and political issues affecting Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia today. Visit the Speaking Out website to find out what is on this week. Listen to the show on ABC Local Radio or online.	2 September 9 September	9:30pm 9:30pm
ABC	Landline Landline is Australia's national rural issues program. The full hour of Landline can be seen on Sundays at noon and is repeated on the following Monday at 11:00 am. Landline can also be seen on ABC2 on Sundays at 5:00 pm. The program is presented by Sally Sara and Kerry Lonergan.	2 September 9 September	12:00pm 12:00pm
ABC	Message Stick "Message Stick is a half hour magazine style TV program about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lifestyles and issues. It features stories, interviews, archival footage, video clips and cooking segments and provides a slot where special half hour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander documentaries can be shown. It allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to tell their stories in their own way and is the ABC's most recent series to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's a voice on our television screens" (ref).	2 September 9 September	1:30pm 1:30pm
ABC	Media Watch "Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment. Conflicts of interest, bank backflips, deceit, misrepresentation, manipulation, plagiarism, abuse of power, technical lies and straight out fraud: Media Watch has built an unrivalled record of exposing media shenanigans since it first went to air in 1989" (ref).	3 September 10 September	9:20pm 9:20pm

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