ALA

Tuesday 7 October 2008

Roadshow highlights community safety training opportunities in the Territory

Technology is helping make a difference to people’s lives in 73 Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory.

A digital training program is being developed to assist more than 400 Indigenous night patrol workers to keep the streets safe in communities across the Territory. The project will provide a culturally appropriate safety induction program for these workers, who often speak English as a second, third or fourth language.

The night patrol program was first developed by Indigenous people in the Territory in the early 1990s to help mediate disputes, remove people from danger and keep the peace, among other roles, in regional and remote communities.

As a strategy to assist these workers, who often live far from a training centre, an interactive DVD containing digital stories from experienced night patrol workers is being developed. It will help train new recruits in safety issues and assist in upgrading the skills of existing night patrollers.

This is only one example of how technology is making an impact on the Territory.

From 19-24 October, E-nabling NT – taking the show on the road 08 will visit 14 locations across the Territory, showcasing how technology is delivering real skills and real job opportunities to Territorians.

Innovative technology-based training and learning solutions are connecting remote teachers, trainers and learners, offering equal access to learning opportunities for all Territorians, regardless of location.

Organisations and businesses will discover how technology can assist them with their workforce development needs, while giving workers an opportunity to gain official recognition for skills they already have.

Teachers and trainers will be shown how to access and use free electronic training resources, featuring scenarios, images and activities that simulate actual workplaces, to engage students.

All Territorians are invited to attend one or more of the 14 E-nabling NT – taking the show on the road 08 mobile events to try, test and play with new gadgets and technologies. Free giveaways, sausage sizzles and information packs will be available on the day – which offers a great opportunity for locals to catch up with colleagues and friends.

To find the roadshow event nearest you, telephone (08) 8942 1651 or visit: http://flexiblelearning.net.au/NT

E-nabling NT – taking the show on the road 08 is an initiative of the NT Government and is proudly supported by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework.