Hey Theresa,
That is a great video. Certainly a nice way to end my day and such beautiful viewing. Always loved a pretty garden- I am just no good at keeping them. But this video reminded me why like them so much.
Karen
June 1st 2010 2.53am http://woopigreenthumbs.blogspot.com/
Karen said..Hi Desley,
I used the uni library computer on the weekend as they have the fire fox. But alas no evail. Oh well I think I have to give that one up as a lost cause. But thankyou for replying and tryng to help. Love your blog by the way.
Karen
June 1, 2010 2:44 http://hisayoslearningprocess.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Karen
June 1, 2010 1:53 AM http://ugandansandfriendsunite.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
That is a remarkable turn of events for your home. A step in the right direction and I think a positive one that opens up the hope and possiblities for its peoples for the future.
It will be interesting where and how quickly things may change on many levels including for your project. Karen
May 31, 2010 8:32 AM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Hi Alex.
Hope this is helpful
Karen
May 31, 2010 8:16 AM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said....
Sat May 29, 07:50:00 PM http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Karen said....Hey Theresa I found a great marketing campaign from Canada on using local food over imports it is great.Very cleverly done. Have added the link above.
Karen May 30, 2010 2:24 AM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Cindy Said....
Thanks for that information. I just had a look at the program and it is interesting. I also had a look at the Stronger Smarter Institute that is run by Chris Sarra. He is featured in the program too. What I got out of the program and from the work that Chris does is that teachers and principals need to have high expectations of what Indigenous children can achieve at school rather than the opposite.
Thanks again for taking time to look at my blog. I have looked at yours at it is great. The information that you have sourced is amazing.
See you on Wednesday.
Cindy
May 29, 2010 11:25 PM http://brisbanebasketball.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
I couldn't find where I had saved the link and I was logged into my works site and that won't allow me access to search these kinds of websites- in case it is something doggy, so had to log out, then do a search- but here is the link. Check it out I loved it.
Karen
http://vimeo.com/1938546
Karen said....
Hi Rachel,
Sorry for the delay n getting back to you. My project I guess I was lucky in that one activity was already planned and I sloted the young people into that process. The second part hasn't worked- YET. We were a bit ambitious I think with a short time frame and us all being so busy, me with uni, them with school and Christian my artist was in Blackall on a project with the young people out there.
We have decide that it would be best for me to lead it as soon as the semester ends as I will have more time to dedicate to the art workshop for the young people.
The rest we will leave till this is done.
Keep your chin up- and I get the computer thing- mine has shut down on me several times today- I am sure it is over loaded with videos and photos I am storing, but I need them for this project on the laptop. The issues we face.
If you need some inspiration I found a video that is exceptionally hopeful and inspiring. I think I also sent it to someone else- but watch it it is nice and very hopeful.
Karen
Karen said....
Hi Vanessa,
Just checking in with how you are going. Hope the video evening went well. Came across this podcast informaton on Indigenous health care. Thought you might like to have a look at it. Your project of combining your talents and skills to develop activities for Indigenous in rural and remote communities is exceptionally important given the appalying statistics for health in the Indigenious community. I have been following this issue also through Meg's blog http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/ and her project about closing the gap in health care.
I have attached the link below for the podcasting.
Karen
http://search.abc.net.au/search/click.cgi?url=http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2661448.htm&rank=23&collection=abcall
2010年5月30日下午3:00 http://swsp7123nacom.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Na,
Wow that was pretty inspiring reflection. Often we can see the issue, we can see what the solution is.
Or is it, what we determine as the solution may very well not be. It is extremely important in Community Development to know that our solutions are not always the best. And sometimes the solution is fine- but the process needs to be different for that community.
I personal don't think we are reminded of this enough.
How often do we see well meaning people enter or take over their communities to ensure outcomes to meet needs.
And to compound this is the entering into the international arenas and 'fixing their problems'.
So you are right in your next planning of community action- you need to sit back re group and incorporate those that you are aiming to work with as the next few steps.
It will be interesting to see how this progresses.
I have attached a few reports from foreign correspondant from ABC tv on the issue- 2 of them are a couple of years old, but one is for last year where a minister here believes that Australia should go down the same path.... interesting
Karen
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/22/2549917.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2007/2013526.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/02/09/1844534.htm
May 30, 2010 1:52 PM http://uqpostgradgroup.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
I thnk it is great to put the positive spin on the angle of failure. But I am wondering if you also need to consider other contributing factors that come with the post grad group (just read your posting re where your idea came from), unlike the most under grads, many post grads have very hetic lives of responsibilites that take up much of our time. And the free time we did have we have for some reason decided to dedicate that to doing study at this time.
That of course is not all of the post grads.
Where I am going with this is that don't give up, I think there are those post grads who can carry the social responsibilities for those of us who are over burdened with the outside responsibilities whilst in the midst of the study. But you need to remember there are down times- the holidays and the very beginning of semester when they do have the time to socialise (even if it is only for a short time each year)
So I guess what I am saying is you can get a core group and a floater group and that should work well.
I suggested this to some one else as well about pod casting. The uni's media school is an awesome set up- and very easy to find right next door to us at social work.
Lynda put me in touch with the head of school last year on an other issue- and he is great. The uni has it's own radio and they do interviews.I think that may be a way and then you can advertise to post grads to down load the podcasts- and you could have updates of events that you plan. Just an idea.
The school has a webpage re podcast downloads
http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?podcast=1 Hope this is useful.
Karen
May 29, 2010 7:22 PM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Alex,
Sorry not to have reponded for so long. I have just read the email that is awesome and I think that your project is a clear example of how technology can be useful in raising action in a community and getting support for it. Not being there doesn't mean you can not support the cause. And what you have learnt in this class will help you in getting the blog action working.
I get that they are cautious in the technology issue and I don't want to over whelm you or them, but I have just joined twitter and if nothing else it has opened up avenues of gaining information related to the issue. I have attached mine to my blog- but if that is too much- just you being on there and telling about your blog and following people who are doing similar things. https://twitter.com/
Also thought that this maybe of interest- that is podcasting - UQ has a media school and a web page linked to this. We also have our own radio station, and they interview people on different issues- maybe you can go and speak to them do an interview on your issue. Then have this podcasted to your blog. It is also a way to connect with the uni students larger than our class who maybe interested in joining your campaign. I have attached the link.
I spoke with the head of the media school last year and he is very approachable- infact Lynda helped me make the contact. So you can follow up with her to get his contact details.
http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?podcast=1
Karen
May 30th 2010 http://ugandansandfriendsunite.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Sylvia,Yes patience is avery hard thing to learning when we are talking about governments. I have just finished watching a video about the refugees from Buruma- the Karen. And whilst much of it is horrifing, there were 2 things that I came away with they still call their land 'The Place of no Evil" despite the years of abuse and killings. And that after 60 years of fighting for freedom and being displaced they are still hopeful.
I am hoping it doesn't take that long for you but, patience is about hanging in there.
Hope the video gives you some inspiration in developing your patience and remaining hopeful.
Karen
http://vimeo.com/7535256
Hi Meg,
Love the Dreaming festival, and the video looks a great.
Looks like you have been really busy. I came across a video from a fellow oxfam - in Hong Kong.
I gather from the footage it is about supporting families. Simple but effective
Take a look.
http://youtu.be/f1amGf_w0h0?
Karen
Sat May 29, 07:50:00 PM http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hey Theresa
I found a great marketing campaign from Canada on using local food over imports it is great.Very cleverly done. Have added the link above.
Karen
May 29th 2010 http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Hey Cindy,
In researching for my own and how to up load videos, then moving on to trying podacast I came across one that may interest you. I hope that this is helpful to your project. http://www.sbs.com.au/podcasts/Podcasts/living-black/episode/85482/School-of-Thought
Karen
Rachel said....
Hi Karen,
Sorry for the delay. I am still struggling unfortunately, but I still have hope. Thank you for your referral to the article referral I will have a look. It's been tough to maintain my blog now. We just moved house and are still waiting on our connection to be activated. So fogive me if I'm slow! :) How is your project going??
May 18, 2010 2:23 AM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Alex said...
You are spot on with the frustration being to re-establish connections and make new ones. I can only imagine what it feels like for those starting from scratch, with no or very little connection to a group or idea. Hopefully, we can all find a balance it.
I wish i could say more but have to get to work on other projects--the nature of the university beast.
Thanks again,
Alex
May 16, 2010 9:01 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Cindy Phelan said...
Thanks Karen
I will have a look at those articles and get back to you.
Cindy
15th May 2010 http://swsp7123nacom.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
I remember seeing a story ages ago on ABC re the one child policy and it was fascinating the lengths that families were going to to have more than one child- and then the fall out from that. I found the link to the story
It must be heart breaking for these young people to have to hide as they do.
The other think I remember was the increase of black market selling of children to rich families who could afford to pay the licence to have a second child.
Very thought provoking http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2005/s1423772.htm
May 15, 2010 3:36 PM http://uqpostgradgroup.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hey Jess,
Just checking in with how the project is going so far. I know that I have not been helpful and signed up with my face book etc.
Is there any way it can flip to peoples email accounts- I know that I find if it pops up here I am more likely to respond as it is not another medium I have to check ,just see and link across to?
Karen
May 15, 2010 3:12 PM http://ugandansandfriendsunite.blogspot.com/
Karen said....
Hi Sylvia,
Whilst this can be very true. As an optimist I hold on to the belief that people are redeemable. Sometimes the change of public opinion can sway people from the destructive path that they have been on to rejoin the good fight.
Not that you would completely trust to begin with, but I think many people enter into political life with ideals - and along the way they get stipped away gradually. Until one day many of them wake up and don't recgonise themselves anymore.
Now not that it is exactly the same and I don't know the full details of the Qld MP's who left their party (Liberals) as they felt that they could no longer represent their consituents as members of the party.
For me I believe that they would have made choices and did things that they were against in the past.
And their future - by their choice may have opened them up to doing things differently and within their values and for their peoples.
Karen
Sat May 15, 02:36:00 http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Theresa,
Yes you are right what can one person do to affect change in large corporations. It is something I believe that stops us all in our tracks at times.
This week in Australia that has been the case on one point with the banks, with the beginings of a class action to get back fees from banks.
The use of technology as a means to join the action - register has gained momentum very quickly. In fact I also have toyed with the concept this week and I am still considering it. see link. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/13/2898166.htm
So you may be one - but one makes many when we speak up and many gives us power.
Karen
May 14, 2010 9:15 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said....
Hi Cindy,
I have had a challenging read for social workers in the global context of working with indigenous communities last week.
I read two articles the first the -'Learning from a Murri Way'by R.Lynn (British journal of social work, v.31 no.6 2001, pp.903-916) was nice and I related to it.
The second 'A reflection on the Indigenization dicourse invSocial Work' by H.Yunong and Z.Xioung (International Social work 51(5) p 611-622) challenge me as a social work- saying that this should be in my practice any way and some indigenous want to be treated the same as other cultures.
Have a look and let me know what you think.
Karen
May 14, 2010 10:59 PM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Alex,
That is great news re the friends putting out the word via face book.
It must be very frustrating be so far away pyhsically and feeling the same way on a personal level from something that you were so closely linked to.
Unfortunately this is the nature of the change agenda- part of it helps in the ownership of current members and them taking the direction leadership.It seems that for you though there seems to be some loss of the connection to history and those that have helped it develop to were it is today.
My suggestion is that you keep doing what you are doing and keep trying, but not over forecfully to reconnect and help them in their causes.Good luck also with the battle re the connection through technology and the need to protecet their children from harm. This is a fine line and difficult for all of us to weave through.
Karen
May 14, 2010 10:30 PM
Karen said...
Hi Meg,
Great to get your email. I spoke with Gai this week re our last assignment- she asked me how you were & if you had taken on the 2nd subject. Told her you had and that you were doing well.
Also told her you had just been to Japan for your friends wedding. Hope you had a great trip.
I am going to be at the library all day tomorrow on level five circle desk if you want help with the paging thing on your blog.
Seems like you have been really busy with your project with your placement - read your discussion board that is awesome.
Any way let me know if I can help.I learnt everything I know from Miss Theresa (wealth of knowledge that one, and I am challenging her to learn more things today re uploading - (well finding video footage I appear to have lost from the computer and camera)so she can teach me -all for a small bribe of dinner tonight. Well fingers crossed it works.
Karen
Hi Meg,
Also told her you had just been to Japan for your friends wedding. Hope you had a great trip.
I am going to be at the library all day tomorrow on level five circle desk if you want help with the paging thing on your blog.
Seems like you have been really busy with your project with your placement - read your discussion board that is awesome.
Any way let me know if I can help.I learnt everything I know from Miss Theresa (wealth of knowledge that one, and I am challenging her to learn more things today re uploading - (well finding video footage I appear to have lost from the computer and camera)so she can teach me -all for a small bribe of dinner tonight. Well fingers crossed it works.
Karen
Karen said...
Hi Vanessa.Got your email re the presentation that you are doing. Unfortunately I will not be able to make it, have so many things I need to get done in the these last few weeks.
I have to say that it was very tempting and I hope that it all goes well for you.
Look forward to your posting to see how it went.
Karen
Karen said....
Hi Rachel,Just checking in to see how things are going with organising the basketbal 3 person comp tournament.
The legalities of ensuring all adults safe has certainly become a stumbling block in recent years for getting things happening quickly.
Whilst nothing is a garenteed certainity I do believe that it is a vital an necessary protection step, and our inconvience is worth the cost - to keep the children safe.
Let me know how you are going.
Karen
Alex said... Thanks for the great post Karen and the article. I'll have to check it out as soon as I have a free moment. I'm supposed to be working on something else at the moment but alas, have found a distraction! Keep the comments coming and I hope soon to be able to take a peak at your blog as well.
Thanks and take care!
May 3, 2010 12:09 AM http://uqpostgradgroup.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Jess,The post grad group looks like fun project to develop.
I have come across a study that also highlighted a futher positive benefits from such a group. The connection of the students formed as a place to check, challenge, discuss and develop ideas.Certainly as we go off into the big wide social work world this is definately a safety and support network that we need.
'This study generated an inventory of dialogue civic outcomes which details impacts from dialogue articulated as 29 themes over the five domains of cognitions, behaviors, attitudes, and skills, as well as hopes and plans for the future'(Diaz, Andrea N., Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University, 2009).
Karen
Mon May 03 2010 http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Karen Said...
Hi Theresa,In reading a bit about urban gardens I came across this article re library gardens. It raises interesting points re all the benefits of urban gardens. The learning potential in so many areas is amazing. I was wondering if that is something oyu could consider later in the project some kind of partnership with the local library in the future.
'The range of programming is endless. "Everyone has some connection to plants," says Chura. "They eat them, they see them every day. As vehicles for education, they're ideal." Indeed, gardens offer a profusion of lessons in science, history, mythology, nutrition, literature, art, and mathematics, and that study can easily be continued in the library' (Raya Kuzyk. Library Journal. New York: Oct 15, 2007. Vol. 132, Iss. 17; pg. 40)
Mon May 03, 06:13:00 AM http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Theresa said... Thanks Karen, that's a great tip. I am always happy to be reading a little something that can enrich the experience of the project.
May 2, 2010 11:56 PM http://ugandansandfriendsunite.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Sylvia,The building of new communities to fight against a corrupt system is no small task to undertake. And whilst we can look at it negatively and believe that it is impossible, i am hopeful cause it only takes one person to believe and not be influenced by corrupt systems, Gandi and Mandala are definate examples of how one person believing in peace can influence millions.
Karen
May 2nd 2010 http://swsp7123nacom.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Ho Na,
I have just looked at an article that talks about one of the other issues that will soon face China with it current one child policy, the reduction of age working population.’
How much extra pressure will this put upon the child by the parents in requiring support in their old age.
Karen
May 2, 2010 6:37 AM http://brisbanebasketball.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
hi Rachel,I came accross this article which talks about how the use of out of class room activities can contribute in many ways to the learning of young people.Basketball can be used as means to teach maths, something I know myself can seem hard, but put into another context it can be easy to understand.
'I wondered how out- of- school settings provided opportunities for young people to learn and develop in ways that some classrooms seem to struggle with (Everyday Pedagogy: Lessons from Basketball, Track, and Dominoes
Na'Ilah Suad Nasir The Phi Delta Kappan, Vol. 89, No. 7 (Mar., 2008), pp. 529-532).
Thought this might be really useful in your project.
Karen
Sat May 01, 08:43:00 PM http://theresa-thelittleenginethatcould.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hey Theresa,What a really nice thankyou email that you got re the garden.
Karen said...
Hey Theresa,What a really nice thankyou email that you got re the garden.
It certainly makes all the work that you do worth while. Not just the appreciation for the individual but also the acknowledgement that the program is moving forward.
Karen
Karen said...
Hi Meg,It is unfortunate that we have not progressed very far as a nation in addressing the health issues of our Indigenous community. A clear example of this is in 1998 the World Health Organisation identifing trachoma as the leading cause of the world's infectious blindness, and that it was placed on their agenda to erradicate this diease world wide by 2020.
However our remote and rural Indigenous are still dealing with this infectious eye disease, which has long since been eradicated in the Australian cities.
When the World Health Organization (WHO)made their announcement trachoma was still occurring in 54 countries- Australia being one of them. The shame was that Australia was the only developed country that was on the list. 'The poor health of indigenous communities has been likened – by policy-makers and commentators – to the problems of the developing world'(Bulletin of the World Health Organization April 2008, 86 (4)) Karen
April 30, 2010 8:22 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Cindy I have just read and article in the Australian Journal of Education, by Sarah Prout, who discuss educational issues for Indigenous people. The article looks at the engagement practices of beurcrats - and how maybe it isn't just about identifing the issues, bu to take the next step differently.
In past it has been the main form of addressing these issues to remove and change the Indigenous ways. Sarah suggested that we engage on a different level in an attempt to get outcomes that benefits both parties needs and outcomes. "Such engagement, it seems, is fundamental to real progress in ‘closing the gaps’ in education outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students"(Australian Journal of Education, Vol. 53, No. 1, 2009, pgs 39–53 by Sarah Prout).40
April 30, 2010 8:41 PM http://kulchakonnect.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Vanessa,I have been reading an article about the changes that have occured in international law- the focus being placed upon Indigenous communities.
The article talks about the recognition of Indigenous cultures holding their countries accountable for social justice issues. 'More generally, indigenous peoples have arguably come to represent one of the
most influential, and well recognized, parties of a global civil movement committed to the pursuit of justice (International and Comparative Law Quarterly (2009), 58: 957-983 Cambridge University Press).
One of the things it talks about is the recognition of 'cultural' persepctives. It discusses the importance of looking at 'customary' justices to be inclusive of countries systems.
I am aware that there is an Indigenous court up in FNQ, it is my understanding that this is an effective way of engaging the two systems and societies in addressing legal issues in the Indigeous community. The connection for the elders and those in legal trouble in this instance is often the difference. The cutural connection to justice systems is just one componet of what you are talking about with cultural connection.
2010年4月29日下午3:52 http://swsp7123nacom.blogspot.com/
Karen Said...
Hi Na,This is most certainly not for the faint hearted as a subject.
Tackling parental expectations in a system that restricts their rights in such a way will most definitely have some difficulties.
The extreme pressure upon the sole child by the parents must be intense at time.
I look forward to hearing how this progress.
Karen
April 28, 2010 10:37 PM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Alex,Just had a quick read to see where you are up to. That looks great.
And as with most plans we have ideas and they have already done some of those. But you seem have plenty of other ideas to keep you going and moving forward with connecting to the group and getting things happening. Look forward to where you are heading to next.
Karen
April 28, 2010 11:27 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hey Cindy,Whilst you didn't get an agreement, look at what you have achieved in the small time frame.Also you need to remember that rushed processes can lead to bad solutions and people not feeling heard.
It is an important topic and all need to feel heard as part of this process in order for them to make decisions where they are truly engaged in the decision making.
Great job
Karen
April 28, 2010 9:57 PM http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi meg,You can set up another page and add your plan to that so it doesn't take up so much room on you posting page. Call me and I will talk you through it and how to add the page and move that.
April 28, 2010 10:02 PM http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Meg,Now to chat about your project- it looks great. You have really done some work on it. I have only this week taken off my close the gap band.
So how has the project been going for you.
The arm band was great- and I wore it to bali and talked much about it to everyone I went with. So it is a great way to generate the discussion with those who have little to do or exposure to the issues.
Karen
April 28, 2010 10:46 PM http://brisbanebasketball.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Rachel,i agree it is probably quicker and simpler to do something with young people who are not under aged. But it doesn't mean that in the fututre that can not get legs and grow into something. So start with what they offer you and get in the door and work your way around from there.
The three on three comp sounds like a great idea- it is quick and fast and likely to attract the interest quickly.
Karen
Karen
April 30, 2010 7:57 PM http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Meg,It is unfortunate that we have not progressed very far as a nation in addressing the health issues of our Indigenous community. A clear example of this is in 1998 the World Health Organisation identifing trachoma as the leading cause of the world's infectious blindness, and that it was placed on their agenda to erradicate this diease world wide by 2020.
However our remote and rural Indigenous are still dealing with this infectious eye disease, which has long since been eradicated in the Australian cities.
April 30, 2010 8:22 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
In past it has been the main form of addressing these issues to remove and change the Indigenous ways. Sarah suggested that we engage on a different level in an attempt to get outcomes that benefits both parties needs and outcomes. "Such engagement, it seems, is fundamental to real progress in ‘closing the gaps’ in education outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students"(Australian Journal of Education, Vol. 53, No. 1, 2009, pgs 39–53 by Sarah Prout).40
April 30, 2010 8:41 PM http://kulchakonnect.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Vanessa,I have been reading an article about the changes that have occured in international law- the focus being placed upon Indigenous communities.
The article talks about the recognition of Indigenous cultures holding their countries accountable for social justice issues. 'More generally, indigenous peoples have arguably come to represent one of the
most influential, and well recognized, parties of a global civil movement committed to the pursuit of justice (International and Comparative Law Quarterly (2009), 58: 957-983 Cambridge University Press).
I am aware that there is an Indigenous court up in FNQ, it is my understanding that this is an effective way of engaging the two systems and societies in addressing legal issues in the Indigeous community. The connection for the elders and those in legal trouble in this instance is often the difference. The cutural connection to justice systems is just one componet of what you are talking about with cultural connection.
2010年4月29日下午3:52 http://swsp7123nacom.blogspot.com/
Karen Said...
Hi Na,This is most certainly not for the faint hearted as a subject.
Tackling parental expectations in a system that restricts their rights in such a way will most definitely have some difficulties.
The extreme pressure upon the sole child by the parents must be intense at time.
I look forward to hearing how this progress.
Karen
April 28, 2010 10:37 PM http://alex-learninginaction.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Alex,Just had a quick read to see where you are up to. That looks great.
Karen
April 28, 2010 11:27 PM http://indigenouseducationinzillmere.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hey Cindy,Whilst you didn't get an agreement, look at what you have achieved in the small time frame.Also you need to remember that rushed processes can lead to bad solutions and people not feeling heard.
It is an important topic and all need to feel heard as part of this process in order for them to make decisions where they are truly engaged in the decision making.
Great job
Karen
April 28, 2010 9:57 PM http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi meg,You can set up another page and add your plan to that so it doesn't take up so much room on you posting page. Call me and I will talk you through it and how to add the page and move that.
April 28, 2010 10:02 PM http://megumi-cdproject.blogspot.com/
Karen said...
Hi Meg,Now to chat about your project- it looks great. You have really done some work on it. I have only this week taken off my close the gap band.
So how has the project been going for you.
The arm band was great- and I wore it to bali and talked much about it to everyone I went with. So it is a great way to generate the discussion with those who have little to do or exposure to the issues.
Karen
Karen said...
Hi Rachel,i agree it is probably quicker and simpler to do something with young people who are not under aged. But it doesn't mean that in the fututre that can not get legs and grow into something. So start with what they offer you and get in the door and work your way around from there.
The three on three comp sounds like a great idea- it is quick and fast and likely to attract the interest quickly.
Karen
