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Closing the gap newsletter

Closing the gap is the regular newsletter produced by the Division of Indigenous Education and Training Futures (DIETF) in the Department of Education and Training. The newsletter updates on the work being done to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in learning and life outcomes, particularly as it relates to the Queensland Government's Closing the Gap 1.9M education strategy. Contributions and feedback are welcome and can be sent to the Editor.

Latest Edition

Issue 21, May 2012
Highlight of the month: Ready for Work, Work for Life program.


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Editions

Closing the gap is the regular newsletter produced by the Division of Indigenous Education and Training Futures (DIETF) in the Department of Education and Training. The newsletter updates on the work being done to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in learning and life outcomes, particularly as it relates to the Queensland Government's Closing the Gap 1.9M education strategy. Contributions and feedback are welcome and can be sent to the Editor.


Issue 20, April 2012
Highlight of the month: Deadly kids can listen and learn.

Issue 19, March 2012
Highlight of the month: From strength to strength: One Laptop per Child XO laptops in Queensland schools.

Issue 18, February 2012
Highlight of the month: Lead agencies announced for new children and family centres.

Issue 17, January 2012
Highlight of the month: New Indigenous scholarships website..

Issue 16, December 2011
Highlight of the month: Deadly science - Indigenous students are rolling up their sleeves and digging into a unique accredited course that teaches land care with a traditional twist.

Issue 15, October 2011
Highlight of the month: EATSIPS named state finalist.

Issue 14, September 2011
Highlight of the month: Learn Earn Legend! Employment Conference Connecting schools and employers.

Issue 13, August 2011
Highlight of the month: Transition Support Services graduates where are they now?

Issue 12, July 2011
Highlight of the month: Marsden State School students celebrate EATSIPS.

Issue 11, May 2011
Highlight of the month: Employment outcomes close the gap in Rockhampton.

Issue 10, April 2011
Highlight of the month: Didgeridoo player receives prestigious award.

Issue 9, March 2011
Highlight of the month: First Indigenous Rhodes Scholar in 108 years.

Issue 8, January 2011
Highlight of the month: Beyond Wanthala makes students stars.

Issue 7, December 2010
Highlight of the month: $24 million for Indigenous literacy and numeracy.

Issue 6, November 2010
Highlight of the month: Applications for the 2011 Pearl Duncan and Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarship programs are now open.

Issue 5, October 2010
Highlight of the month: Forum sets agenda for closing the gap in education.

Issue 4, September 2010
Highlight of the month: Pre-prep education nominated for international award.

Issue 3, August 2010
Highlight of the month: New Departmental Indigenous trainees have commenced 12-month traineeships in office administration as part of the State Government's Project 2800.

Issue 2, June 2010
Highlight of the month: Shannon Bowe and Terry Ramsay have been appointed to drive the Year 12 Initiatives.

Issue 1, May 2010
Updating on the latest in transformational improvement needed to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in learning and life outcomes.

Archived Editions

Archived editions of the newsletter can be found here

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