NTCA welcomes Greg Vidler as the field officer for the Indigenous Employment Program in Tennant Ck. Greg comes to Tennant CK from Munduberra in QLD where he lived and worked for 3 years contract mustering. Greg enjoys anything to do with cattle and horses. Greg’s role with the NTCA focuses on supporting and mentoring participants in the Indigenous Employment Program in their jobs on stations.
Indigenous pastoral industry employees attended more than 10 training events during the 2009/10 financial year. As a result over 120 employees were exposed to skills and technologies our Industry leaders identified as key skills set required for their employees. Training was conducted by recognised experts with Charles Darwin University acting as the registered training organisation.
As with previous years the training provided participants with skills to ensure they and others remain safe in the workplace. Animal understanding and the skills required to identify and treat sick or injured animals were also taught in modules throughout the year.
Thanks to all employees who attended and the Federal and NT government for their continuing support.
RJP participants from the Katherine district are taking a well deserved short break and heading to the Katherine show for some R & R
Despite the coldest day on record and persistent rain 18 participants from around the NT and Palm Island completed Module 1 in Horsemanship in Alice Spings this week. 5 participants went into jobs on cattle stations, 4 went back to high school at Harts Range and the remainder are waiting job placement.
