 
Foundations of Native Title
Overview
The FoNT program consists of a 3 day workshop for Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) staff and Native Title Service Providers (NTSPs). The program is intended for all NTRB staff including field officers, legal staff, anthropologists, researchers and administrative staff, and will be particularly relevant to new staff with little or no experience of working in the native title system. The FoNT program offers an introduction to working in the native title system and in an NTRB. By engaging participants in a variety of activities, the program aims to contribute to improved work performance and satisfaction for individual participants and for NTRBs as a whole.
The 3 day workshop explores a variety of themes relevant to the work of NTRB staff, including:
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overview of the native title system |
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history and development of native title and native title law |
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overview of the role, responsibilities and functions of NTRBs |
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examination of roles and responsibilities of NTRB staff |
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cultural awareness |
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communication skills and processes |
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conflict resolution |
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multidisciplinary and multicultural teamwork |
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understanding and managing the stress of native title work |
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Testimonials from previous FoNT participants:
| “[My] ability to cope with the heavy workload has improved through the skills that [I] have developed through the course.” |
| “[FoNT] gave [me] the confidence to speak to people that are involved in all aspects of native title and also how to deal with difficult situations in a manner that gets positive outcomes.” |
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Downloadable Flyer
For a printable PDF flyer about the program please click here to download.
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Entry requirements
To enrol in the program you need to be currently employed by an NTRB or NTSP. Although the program is intended for new staff, we welcome registrations from all staff.
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Dates and venue details
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| FoNT 1 |
17-19 February, 2009 |
Cairns |
| FoNT 2 |
25-27 August, 2009 |
Perth |
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Further information
For further information about the FoNT program please contact our Learning & Development team on (02) 9385 9050 or click here to email the Learning & Development Team.
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To register
To register for a Foundations of Native Title (FoNT) workshop please click here to download a registration form or click here to go to our registrations page which details all our programs and workshops.
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