Aboriginal Programs
Our Vision and Approach
North Coast TAFE believes that education is the most powerful tool in bringing about positive change, not only in overcoming Aboriginal disadvantage, but in sharing and growing a stronger appreciation of Aboriginal peoples, cultures, histories, and aspirations among all students at North Coast TAFE.
Accordingly, the North Coast Aboriginal Learning Partnerships (NCALP) has been developed to broker and lead Aboriginal education so that, consistent with our 2020 Vision, it becomes everyone’s business at North Coast TAFE. NCALP helps to drive collaboration between North Coast TAFE, community and industry partners on innovative programs to deliver better educational and employment outcomes for Aboriginal students.
For further information about North Coast Aboriginal Learning Partnerships and the wide range of education opportunities and partnerships available, contact the Director, NCALP on 6623 0214.
Reconciliation Action Plan
On 13 February 2008 the Australian Government said ‘sorry’ to the Aboriginal Stolen Generations and, the North Coast TAFE Institute Executive expressed its support for Aboriginal people on the North Coast by saying ‘sorry’ for past injustices and by publicly restating our commitment to work in partnership with Aboriginal communities through the power of education.
To formalise this commitment we have developed a North Coast TAFE Reconciliation Action Plan (PDF, 353KB), which was launched in Reconciliation Week 2009.
Through this Plan, we reaffirm our deep respect for Aboriginal people as the first people of the North Coast region and our commitment to cultural affirmation, to economic and social inclusion, and to social justice and reconciliation on the North Coast.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan focuses on building relationships and respect - and a set of concrete, measurable actions - so that the work we are doing, and plan to do, moves us towards our 2020 Vision and ensures our services strengthen cultural, social and economic sustainability in Aboriginal communities.
We welcome continuous feedback and ideas on ways to translate our plan into action.
Djigay Centre of Excellence
The Djigay Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal Education offers general education courses as well as an extensive range of vocational education and training. The Work Based Learning program provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to explore a wide range of learning experiences.
The Djigay Centre Manager is responsible for the vocational education and training provision and liaises with local Aboriginal communities to further develop the work based learning enterprises.
