2008 Arthur Hamilton Award

The winner of the 2008 Arthur Hamilton Award for Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is the Aboriginal Training Programs Team of TAFE Tasmania.

AEU Federal President, Angelo Gavrielatos said: “We congratulate the dedicated staff of the Aboriginal Training Programs whose educational practices and programs are underpinned by principles of inclusive education”.

All positions within the small but dynamic state wide Aboriginal Programs Team are staffed by Aboriginal people in identified positions. They pride themselves on providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with quality vocational education and training and are committed to ensuring quality content and delivery of Aboriginal specific programs through strong involvement in programs not run by them. More general training can range from basic reading, writing and maths skills to specific employment related training. They also assist with access to training at all TAFE Tasmania campuses.

The AEU congratulates the Aboriginal Programs Team, the staff and community of TAFE Tasmania on their success in winning this Award.