Foundations of Native Title (FoNT) workshops for new staff
Overview
The FoNT program consists of a three-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 three-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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multidisciplinary and multicultural teamwork |
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conflict resolution |
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understanding and managing the stress of native title work |
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presentation skills |
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Entry requirements
To enrol in the program you need to be currently employed by an NTRB or a NTSP. Although the program is intended for new staff, we welcome registrations from all staff.
Dates and venue details
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| FoNT 1 |
8 - 10 April, 2008 |
Perth |
| FoNT 2 |
21 - 23 October, 2008 |
Adelaide |
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.
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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