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BLUE CARE Indigenous Co-ordinator in Far North Queensland, Donna Corrie, has been appointed as an Ambassador
with the Australian Government’s Indigenous Education Ambassadors program.
Ms Corrie, a Torres Strait Islander based in Cairns, said she was overwhelmed when she received the letter from the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, the Hon Peter Garrett MP, confirming her appointment.
“It was a wonderful moment,” she said.
“It is such an honour to be part of a program that includes so many Indigenous leaders of high calibre such as the Rev
Shayne Blackman, who is also an Ambassador.
“I feel this is a great opportunity to act as a role model for the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.”
The Indigenous Education Ambassadors Program provides for successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to
visit educational settings all over Australia to help promote achievement in education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander young people.
At Blue Care, Ms Corrie’s work includes working with and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees to Blue
Care’s Indigenous Employment Program, promoting cultural awareness and improving access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Blue Care’s services.
“The program is vital in leading the way for Indigenous employment and closing the gap for people in our communities.”
Ms Corrie will also speak at the four-day National Network of Indigenous Leaders Leadership Plus conference in July.
She will be one of three Alumni members talking about their success stories.
“I see this as a fantastic professional development opportunity and progression towards strengthening Blue Care’s already successful Indigenous Care and Employment Strategy,” she said.
Photo : Indigenous Education Ambassador Donna Corrie. Photo by Wendy McDougall www.wendymcdougall.com.au
