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Sandra Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of the AH&MRC, was in charge of proceedings. Speaking after the Graduation Ceremony, Ms Bailey said:
“This was one of the largest, single graduations of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal health disciplines by a single College ever.”
“The AH&MRC is proud of the College, which has achieved this historic landmark thanks to the support of our funding organisations, Landcom, NSW Government Architect’s Office, and as a result of the commitment and determination of Aboriginal people such as Sister Dulcie Flower, the first Aboriginal Trainer in Aboriginal Health, and Pat Delaney, the retired Deputy CEO of the AH&MRC”.
| Kim Stewart, Associate Director, AIDS and Infectious Diseases Branch in the NSW Department of Health, presented graduates with their Diploma in Community services (Case Management with a focus on Aboriginal Sexual Health). |
| Professor Brian Layland, International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) at University of NSW, presented graduates with their Statements of Attainment for the Eye Care Skills set aligned to the Aboriginal Health Worker qualifications. |
| Kevin Power, Board Member of the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training (BVET), presented Statements of Attainment to graduates who had completed the Foundation Skills Course for the Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Drug Work. |
| Lesley Podesta, First Assistant Secretary, and Director of the Commonwealth’s Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH), presented graduates with statements recognising their previous attainment of their Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. |
| At the Graduation Ceremony, Sister Dulcie Flower was honoured with a Distinguished Service Award. The award was accepted by Melinda Bell on Sister Flower’s behalf as Sister Flower was unwell and unable to attend. |
| The Graduation was an overall success with many commenting on how well it had gone and how important the occasion was for the graduates. |
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