THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Friday, 27 February 2009
027/2009
DEFENCE TRAINING FOR YOUNG INDIGENOUS
AUSTRALIANS
What: Launch of the Newcastle Defence Indigenous Pre Recruitment
Course (IPRC).
Where:
Ray Watt Pavilion, University of Newcastle, Wirra Crescent
(off University Drive) Callaghan.
Free parking available in Car Park 16
When:
Monday, 2 March 2009
Time:
11:30am
Who:
Sharon Grierson, the member for Newcastle will launch, on behalf
of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon.
Warren Snowdon MP, the Newcastle Defence Indigenous Pre
Recruitment Course. The launch will commence with an official
welcome to country and a presentation by local aboriginal dancers.
Course participants will be welcomed and receive an IPRC
welcome pack.
The IPRC focuses on pre-employment training, physical fitness, team
building, interview skills and preparation for the Australian Defence Force
recruiting process; provided by a local provider, Alliance People Solutions and
funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations.
Participants will also visit Defence bases and establishments, recruit schools
and attend a week long Indigenous Leadership program in Canberra,
conducted by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs.
Media contacts:
Luke Toy (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0409 076 576
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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