ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum Darwin Gateway 2011 Program Guide Holiday Inn, 116 The Esplanade, Ballroom 2 Level One Monday 22nd August 2011 ACPET wishes to acknowledge the financial contribution of the Australian Government s aid agency, AusAID in supporting international delegates to participate in the APIEF events.
Welcome to the ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum Darwin Gateway 2011 We are pleased to be able to conduct the first ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum in Darwin. This one day forum hosted by ACPET is designed to showcase the approaches to international engagement through education and training in the Northern Territory. We would like to acknowledge the support of our event sponsors, Northern Territory Government and Charles Darwin University without whom this event would not be possible. We hope that over the forum you realise the opportunities that lie ahead in positioning your organisation effectively and find value in the information and networking opportunities provided. ACPET would also like to acknowledge the support and funding from AusAID in assisting us to bring to Darwin international Official Forum Hosts delegates representing the region to the event. We have delegates from Thailand, Sri Lanka, East Timor, China, Philippines and Fiji joining us, their contribution will be invaluable. We look forward to ongoing engagement both bilaterally and regionally to leverage private education and training as drivers for the future growth and prosperity of the region. Forum Facilitator Kay Ganley RICHARD TEO Claire Field Ingeborg Loon Michael Hall David Cannon Kay Ganley is the owner and CEO of Australian RTO CHARLTON BROWN. CHARLTON BROWN delivers Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in the Community Services sector. The College delivers training across Australia, as well as in the Asia Pacific region including Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. Expanding internationally presented potential risks and challenges, but under Kay s guidance, the business continues to grow and expand into new areas. Capt. Richard Teo is a leading expert in marine transport systems and global supply chain operations. He has over 40 years of multi modal shipping experience in the international business of freightment, ship management, charters, offshore ONG supply base shipping and operations. His career has included Greenfield and turnkey projects in facilitating shipbuilding yards and technology transfers. Richard is a Master Mariner (unlimited); holds two Masters Degrees in International Management, and Post graduate degrees in Business Administration and Teaching. He is presently the CEO/Director of Seafood & Maritime Industries Training Ltd and GlobalMET. Claire was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) in January 2011, having initially joined ACPET as Deputy CEO in June 2010. Ingeborg Loon s professional career in education (and tourism) export spans 18 years. She has held senior international marketing and business development roles at TAFE Queensland International, the University of Queensland and Griffith University before joining ACPET. Michael Hall has worked for the Queensland branch of ACPET since 2002. Michael s role as ACPET Queensland and Northern Territory Executive Officer is that of advocate for the growing private education and training sector, and in ensuring that practitioners have access to relevant, current and supportive services to assist in attaining the best possible outcomes for their students and their organisations. Michael is passionate in promoting a collegiate, cooperative and responsive education and training sector to maximise opportunities for students, industry, teachers and trainers. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland) and a Bachelor of Business (Queensland University of Technology) and is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. David Cannon is the Principal/CEO of The Essington School Darwin. Prior to coming to Darwin, David was in leadership positions at Xavier College and Kingswood College in Melbourne for twenty one years. He has completed post graduate studies at Deakin University, Melbourne University and Monash University in Melbourne. In his twelve years at The Essington School Darwin, David has been actively involved in education at a Territory and national level. He has always had a focus on high quality education, vocational education and training, and international education. He has been a member of the Northern Territory Board of Studies for nine years, Deputy Chair of the Association of Independent Schools of the NT, and served at national level on the ACPET Board for six years, the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) Board for six years. He is currently on the National Executive Committee of the Association of Primary Principals Association (APPA), and is Chair of the NT Chapter of the Australian College of Education (ACE) and on their national Board. In 2009 David was awarded a Fellowship by ACEL. Previously, Claire was with TVET Australia for three years where she was initially responsible for the establishment of the National Audit and Registration Agency (NARA). Claire has extensive experience in the VET sector having worked in a range of strategic policy, planning and performance review roles at both the national and State government level. Ingeborg has recently joined ACPET as the International Engagement Manager, based in Canberra. She is focused on raising the profile of Australia s private tertiary sector through the strengthening of ACPET s collaboration with the Australian government and key international stakeholders in particular.
Forum speakers program of events Sunday 21st August 2011 5.30pm Harbour Sunset Welcome Barbecue Darwin Trailer Boat Club Monday 22nd August 2011 Time Activity Presenter 8.30am Registration & Tea/Coffee Ballroom 2 foyer, Level 1 8:50am ACPET Welcome Kay Ganley, ACPET National Chair 9:00am Official Welcome Dr Chris Burns MLA Minister for Education and Training Northern Territory 9:15am Welcome Address: Towards Multilateral and Sustainable Partnerships in the Region Rebecca Hall, Council Member Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), Director IER Group 9:45am International Panel Perspectives from the Region Panel Chair: Ingeborg Loon, ACPET Manager of International Engagement Panel Members from: China, Fiji and The Philippines 10:30am Morning Tea Ballroom 2, Level 1 11:00am Regional Cooperation Case Study Maritime Logistics International Forum Captain Richard Teo, SMIT 11:30pm Regional Cooperation Case Study Mining. Putting Industry at the Heart of Training Kelly Morrissey, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) 12:30pm Lunch Sirocco Restaurant, Ground Floor 1:15pm Department of Business and Employment. Workforce Planning and Development Imperatives for Sustainable Development. R ob Floreani, Department s Employment Research and Strategy Unit 1:45pm Building Capacity in the Region 2 Case Studies: Charles Darwin University Case Study One: Sustainable Agricultural Development in East Timor Challenges and Strategies Case Study Two: Bridging the Educational Divide: An Innovative Australian Partnership to Build a Self Sustaining Future for East Timor s Defence Force Session Chair: Monica Turvey, Director International Strategy and Development Case Study One: Dr Renkang Peng Case Study Two: Lorraine Sushames, VET lecturer 2:30pm Going Global Implications for Quality Claire Field, ACPET CEO 3:00pm Partnerships in the Region Transnational Delivery Kay Ganley, CEO Charlton Brown 3:30pm Business to Business Matching and Afternoon Tea Ballroom 2, Level 1 An Opportunity to Meet with Potential Partners 5:00pm Closing 5.15-7.00pm Networking Reception Darwin Parliament House Nitmiluk Lounge Level 4 DR CHRIS BURNS Rob Floreani rebecca hall Dr Chris Burns was elected to the Northern Territory Parliament in August 2001. He was appointed a Cabinet Minister in October 2002. He is currently Minister responsible for the portfolios of Education and Training, Public and Affordable Housing, and Public Employment. Dr Burns is also Leader of Government Business. In 20 years of working across the VET. Business and employment sectors in the NT, Rob has lived and worked in the regional centres of Alice Springs and Katherine and the last 10 years in Darwin. Rob has been directly involved in the inception of competency based training into t he NT, the national training reform agenda, and development of industry training packages. Rebecca Hall is an international relations specialist, with over 15 years experience in the international education sector. During this time she has worked across all three levels of government with roles spanning industry development, economic development, international relations and marketing. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for international education and has a unique understanding of the critical factors impacting institutions and communities in a globalised world. She was an elected board member of the International Education Association of Australia (2008-2010) and currently holds positions on the Board of the Queensland Overseas Foundation (2008~) and the Australian Institute of International Affairs Queensland State Council (2011~). Rebecca is a teaching fellow and PhD candidate with Bond University and her research focuses on international education as public diplomacy. Her qualifications include Graduate Certificate Higher Education, Master of International Business Relations, Bachelor of International Relations and a Diploma of Export Management. Prior to entering Parliament, Dr Burns was Director of the National Heart Foundation (NT) with national responsibilities for developing collaborative programs in a range of areas to address cardiovascular health issues in the Indigenous population. From 1992-1997, he was a Research Officer and Public Health and Research Development Committee Scholar at Menzies School of Health Research. His main research areas related to Aboriginal Health, particularly the delivery of health services and the development of programs to address drug and alcohol issues. Dr Burns has also worked as a lecturer in Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of New England, Armidale between 1986-1992. Since 2008, Rob has moved into Employment Strategy within the Department of Business and Employment, overseeing the development of Jobs NT Employment Strategy and working with key industry groups and employers on employment shortages and workforce planning.
Forum speakers General information Kelly Morrissey Renkang Peng Lorraine Sushames Kelly Morrissey is the Learning and Development Superintendent for Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), based at the Ranger Mine, Jabiru NT. Kelly is responsible for ensuring all ERA personnel have the skills and knowledge to meet individual learning needs and the operational requirements of an active uranium mine. ERA is one of the largest uranium producers in the world, providing around eight per cent of global primary uranium production. Kelly has a background in Adult Education; in particular in vocational education and training. Most recently, she worked for a Railway company with sole responsibility for implementing elearning, blended learning and virtual simulations for 16,000 staff. She has also worked in leadership roles at Charles Sturt University, American Express, Insurance Australia Group, Texas Utilities and various registered training organisations (RTO s). Kelly s specific areas of expertise are in learning design and training evaluation. Kelly holds a Bachelors Degree in Adult Education, and a Masters Degree in Education. Renkang Peng together with Keith Christian and Karen Gibb was the winner of Tropical Knowledge Research Award, Research and Innovation Board of Northern Territory Government 2006. He has over 30-year experience working with eight crops in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Since 1993, he has been concentrating on the R&D of integrated pest management programs for cashew, mango and agroforest trees in Australia, PNG and south-east Asia. Lorraine Sushames has extensive experience in the VET sector, with a focus on adult literacy practice. She has developed and delivered a range of projects designed to strengthen the capacity of individuals to participate more effectively in society and the workforce. Her research interests reflect these activities, with a particular focus on the northern Australian region, including the role of English literacy in capacity building in Timor Leste. Monica Turvey Ms Monica Turvey is the Director International Strategy and Development, Charles Darwin University. Monica holds a Masters in Arts from University of Papua New Guinea, Graduate Diploma in Education Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education and a Bachelor of Arts (History) from University of Ulster. She has approximately 20 years experience in international education in Australia. Monica has been working at CDU where she is responsible for the strategic direction, development and management of the University s international programs and activities. AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE (ATM) There is an ATM located on Mitchell Street across from the Holiday Inn which will take the majority of cards. Please see the reception desk if you require more information on the locations of banks and other ATM s. INTERNET There is a business centre in the Hotel Lobby which costs $5.00 for half an hour and $10 for an hour. If you would like wireless, you will need to see reception to activate it and it is free for the first 20 minutes and then $5.00 per half hour. CATERING Catering will be available during the forum and is included in the registration fee. Please refer to the program for location and times. MOBILE PHONES Delegates are asked to switch off their mobile phones when attending any sessions. CHAIRPERSONS AND SPEAKERS Please ensure that you are available in your presentation room at least ten minutes prior to the start of the session. Speakers, please ensure that you have visited the room you will be presenting in to confirm all audio visual requirements. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS If you have advised the forums secretariat of special dietary requirements, please speak to a member of the catering staff during lunch break, or at any of the functions that you may be attending. Catering staff will have a full list of those with special dietary requirements. DRESS CODE Corporate Casual. EVALUATION FORM Please take a moment to complete your forum evaluation form and return it to the registration desk upon completion of the forum. PARKING The options are: Holiday Inn Esplanade $7.00 per day per parking. Holiday Inn Darwin (next door) free of charge, subject availability and also street parking which hourly fee applies RECEPTION DESK The reception desk is located in the Main Lobby and is open 24 hours. REGISTRATION DESK The registration desk will be located on the first level of the Holiday Inn outside of Ballroom Room 2 where the forum will be conducted. Registration desk will be open from 8.00am. SMOKING There is a hotel breezeway located on the ground floor which has a designated smoking area.
National Office Suite 101. Level 1. 126 Wellington Parade East Melbourne VIC 3002 PO Box 551. East Melbourne VIC 8002 T. 61 3 9412 5900 F. 61 3 9416 1895 Australian Capital Territory Level 1. The Realm 18 National Circuit. Barton ACT 2600 T. 61 2 6198 3367 F. 61 2 6198 3333 The Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) is the national industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and international students, including: Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, English Language Courses, Senior Secondary Studies and Foundation Studies. The ACPET Mission is to enhance quality, choice, innovation and diversity in Australian education and training for individual, national and global development. Work pro-actively and co-operatively with government, education and training providers, industry and community organisations, in order to ensure that vocational and higher education and training services provide choice and diversity, and well-targeted, appropriately delivered courses which are widely accessible and of high quality New South Wales Suite 12. Level 14 329 Pitt Street. Sydney NSW 2000 QVB PO Box Q1076. Sydney NSW 1230 T. 61 2 8280 8101 F. 61 2 9264 4550 NORTHERN TERRITORY AND Queensland Lennons Commercial Tower. Level 26 76 Queen Street. Brisbane QLD 4000 T. 61 7 3210 1628 F. 61 7 3210 6347 South Australia Level 1. 41 Currie Street. Adelaide SA 5000 T. 61 8 8221 5190 F. 61 8 8221 5193 Western Australia Suite 12. 44 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005 PO Box 1645. West Perth WA 6872 T. 61 8 6263 4437 F. 61 8 9226 4836 www.acpet.edu.au All information is correct at the time of publishing. The conference organiser reserves the right to change speakers, time slots and other details as necessary.