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Community Studies Courses

Weaving Webs for Work

The Nungalinya College Family and Community Studies Department has delivered training to indigenous people from remote communities for over 30 years.  The team at FACS have expertise in identifying barriers to learning for Indigenous people and in developing methods and tools to overcome these barriers.

FACS in consultation with the Shire Council staff of various communities, have developed the Weaving Webs for Work program.  This is provided within a safe learning environment at Nungalinya College.

The course currently offered is 40512SA: Certificate 1 in Introductory Vocational Education (IVEC). Comprised of Preliminary, Foundation and Certificate Levels, the course enables the College to provide a high standard of quality education in literacy and numeracy, tailored to individual needs.

A strong focus is on holistic development of the individual in acquiring personal skills and building relationships and networks as further pathways to continued education and employment.

The team at FACS includes a Yolnu Cultural Advisor to support and assist students.

The program offers: 

Units from the IVEC Certificate 1

Life skills development and experiences

Managing personal income/relationships

Promoting confidence in speaking English

Work experience

A Bi-Cultural learning facility

Personal Goal/Development achievement

For further information, please contact the Course Co-ordinator

Ursula McAtee-Jangoot  Phone (08) 897539 or 1800 645 147

umcateejangoot@nungalinya.edu.au or info@nungalinya.edu.au

 

Nungalinya College Incorporated PO Box 40371,  Casuarina NT 0811 Phone: (08) 8920 7500   Free Call: 1800 645 147  Fax: (08) 8927 2332 Email: info@nungalinya.edu.au