This term has been a busy one for the VET Aged Care & Disability class. Students have been joining the Springboard Preliminary Arts class and supporting students with a range of different Drama activities. This has been a great learning experience for them, as well as being a lot of fun. Thank you to Andy and all the students in the class for having us.

The class has also been completing their first aid course with Jan. This is a critical qualification for students to have as they enter the workforce and a handy life skill. Students have really enjoyed participating in this practical aspect of the course.

The class has also been studying a unit on diversity. As part of this unit, the class participated in a Gumnuts to Buttons session led by our college Aboriginal Education Worker, Cathy Ransom. This was followed by a trip to She Oak Point to participate in a traditional smoking ceremony and a yarn with Cathy about providing a culturally safe environment for residents in aged care and the concept of cultural appropriation.

All this before we prepare to head out into industry in Term Two!