AMEP Sewing Group Creates Unique Mascot For Palmerston Youth Festival

Palmerston Youth Festival

Every year the Palmerston council ignites the local community spirit through the Palmerston Youth Festival: a celebration of art, music, food and entertainment. The festival’s unofficial mascot is an orange monster nicknamed ‘Tentacle Mike’. This year the council has asked STEPS AMEP students to utilise their sewing skills to transform the virtual monster into a […]

Success Stories: Chloe Excels at Animal Hospital Placement

Ready for Work client

Ready for Work participant Chloe worked at The Ark Animal Hospital at Palmerston for her placement. During her work experience she learned hygiene and infection control protocols, surgical theatre, and animal care and control. Chloe enjoyed her time at the veterinary hospital, but her time was cut short as she had an allergic reaction to some of the […]

Success Stories: AMEP Palmerston Student Hones Skills Working at Real Estate Agency

Ready for Work AMEP student in real estate

Ready for Work participant Nyalueth worked at Approved Real Estate Palmerston. During her work experience she became familiar with using different computer programs such as Publisher and enjoyed making marketing materials. Nyalueth has a great work ethic but needs a little more practice in answering business telephone calls. Our trainer Wendy has been working with Nyalueth to assist […]

Success Stories: Mai Enjoys Gaining Retail Experience

Ready for Work client getting retail experience

Mai worked at Niv’s Humming Bird located at the Gateway Shopping Centre, Palmerston. During her work experience she was introduced to sorting, cleaning, stocking and customer service. Niv was very happy with the work Mai carried out at the retail store. Mai performed all tasks competently and showed initiative at times when her supervisor was busy. To […]

Palmerston AMEP Students Win International Art Award at Darwin Exhibition

Last month Palmerston AMEP students entered 2023 Rights on Show Art Exhibition, held by Darwin Community Legal Service.  The exhibition, held in conjunction with Human Rights Day and the Anti-Discrimination Commissions’ Human Rights Awards, provides a platform for Territorians to self-express through art with a focus on human rights, addressing issues that matter to them, […]

Sewing with Heart: STEPS Casuarina and Palmerston’s Compassionate Community

The STEPS Casuarina and Palmerston sewing groups are crafting a meaningful impact. With four key focuses, they seamlessly blend creativity with charity. In a relaxed space, the sewing group chat, enhancing language skills and numerical proficiency-a side benefit of sewing. The group also learn about native Australian wildlife, crafting pouches for orphaned joeys. Wildcare‘s Lesley […]