Adult Migrant English Program Launches in Alice Springs
In a great win for the community and thanks to a local migrant services advocate and STEPS Education and Training, Alice Springs will now have free English language classes for migrants and humanitarian entrants as they begin their pathway to settlement in regional Australia. Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia manager Marguerite Baptiste-Rooke said being […]
Virtual reality bus ready to visit rural and remote QLD
Three National Disability Coordination Officers are hitting the road for a 3405km road trip to inspire minds and help people see career and study possibilities in rural and remote Queensland. The vehicle of choice is a specially-fitted virtual reality bus, which will allow 448 participants to virtually explore different career paths including mining, agriculture, health, […]
Technology breaking down barriers for students with a disability
You look to your left and see modern lecture theatres and classrooms, you turn to your right and find students socialising and studying together – a life you could soon be a part of. For some high school students with a disability this will soon be a virtual reality thanks to an initiative from the […]
Remote trainers provide opportunity for skills development
Remote communities provide unique challenges to our trainers. With a bit of innovative thinking, however they always find opportunities, not only impart skills and knowledge, but to do so in a way that is meaningful and relevant to their student’s lives. Galiwin’ku is the largest community on Elcho island, about 550km north east of Darwin. […]
Laramba students receive Certificate II in Community Services
3 staff members at the Aged Care facility in Laramba have now successfully completed their CHC20112 – Certificate II in Community Services. 200km north west of Alice Springs, Laramba is just one of the remote communities that STEPS offers Aged Care training. This Certificate II qualification has helped the staff to maintain their employment at the Laramba Aged […]
Stepping across the Top End
STEPS continues to grow across the Top End of Australia, with a presence in such places as Maningrida, Milingimbi, Groote Eylandt, Gove (Nhulunbuy) and Galiwinku on Elcho Island. For the indigenous Australians in these parts, English may be their fourth, fifth or sixth language. Besides teaching and training, trainers in these remote areas of Australia […]
