Societal changes are closely reflected in the changing nature of education and learning. Globalisation, technological advances and environmental challenges will continue to directly impact on educational delivery. However, three major purposes remain the hallmark of a robust and vibrant public education system. These three purposes are: individual purpose, economic purpose and democratic purpose. Public education...

The Limestone Coast Economic Diversification Engagement Process is being undertaken across the Limestone Coast. The purpose of this engagement is to enable the community to provide input into the proess of working through the South Australian state government strategic priorities, specificially Premium food and wine from our clean environment and growing advanced manufacturing. Objectives for...

This 2011 publication outlines what can be done to minimise alcohol and drug related risk to workplace safety. This includes identifying and dealing with workplace factors that can contribute to the risk; developing and implementing a written alcohol and drug policy; providing relevant education and training; providing access to counselling and rehabilitation services; and considering...

Abstract: Border anxieties pervade discussions of refugees, asylum seekers and the defence of white privilege. Many scholars have explored the significance of borderlands/borderscapes in shaping and defending the white western self. The defence of a ‘vulnerable’ white subject includes the demonisation of the asylum seeker other and a deep fear of the erosion of ‘patriarchal...

Figures and statistics on migration from the Netherlands to Australia prove the existence of a large community with Dutch heritage currently living in Australia. Who and where they are however, is a lot more difficult to determine. In general, the Dutch have shown an extraordinary talent for adapting to their environment. Many have done this...