Aboriginal Artist Workshop Initiative
Art Gallery of NSW supports Dorchester ETU with visiting Professional Indigenous Artist workshops. Dorchester students have the opportunity to visit the gallery for guided tours, behind the scenes look at the workings of the gallery as well as the gallery organising studio visits of prominent Professional Artist studios. The Art Gallery of NSW runs professional development for teaching staff from Dorchester ETU and other community care schools.
The Reiby Aboriginal Education Committee (RACCC) provided a foundation to strengthen and establish relationships with Community. The success of the forum could be seen as new and established service providers came into the school to provide a variety of workshop celebrating Aboriginal culture ranging from leadership, family, identity, mentoring, weaving, dance, music and food.
Oher significant days have been NAIDOC, "Close the Gap" , Service Providers Day, Harmony Day, R U OK Day, Pink Ribbon Day and Sorry Day were successful due to support from TAFE (Allistair and PJ), Community Service Providers, Justice Health and Local Community Elders.
Heaps Decent Art and Music Workshops
Heaps Decent is an Australian organisation empowering diverse young people to express their creativity through music and multi-media. They support engagement for change, positive futures & the development of high quality content with a unique identity.
Heaps Decent support the students of Dorchester ETU with weekly song writing and production classes as well as Art making classes. This collaboration sustains an internal broadcast called "Reiby Radio".
Save the Children Fund
Save the Children Fund attend the school running highly engaging technology focused virtual tours, music production and interactive workshops.
TAFE NSW have a strong involment in Dorchester ETU, running a variety of vocational programs as well as Aboriginal culture programs run by Peter Jensen.
TAFE aim to support all students in getting the most out of education and training, helping open up future employment opportunities. From music and film to Aboriginal languages and cultures, our courses are taught in small and friendly groups, with personalised support that will make you comfortable.
In partnership with TAFE to deliver a variety of vocational programs including Hair and Beauty, Retail Bakery, Shop Fitting and Painting and Decorating. The Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) allows our students to explore skills for future employment in a work place environment and allows them to identify the required level of education or training options required to realise a successful employment pathway.
The skills, knowledge and attitudes developed through the YES programs enables students to make informed decisions about whether they would like to pursue a career in the industry or they can take the basics skills they have developed for use at home.
