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Student job-ready for Rural Press
14 Jul 2009
 copy1.jpg) A final-year Charles Sturt University (CSU) student has beaten a field of top applicants from around Australia to gain the position of sole journalist at The Blayney Chronicle newspaper in the NSW Central West. Ms Clare Colley, a fourth generation Bathurst resident, has trumped her fellow students by being appointed a graded journalist with the Rural Press media organisation while completing the last semester of a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) at the School of Communication at CSU at Bathurst. “This is a fantastic position,” Ms Colley said. “On the one hand, I was surprised to get the job, but on the other hand, I feel completely prepared for it because the journalism course is brilliant, broad, practical, and not just theory. My role at The Blayney Chronicle satisfies the course’s work-experience criteria, so, happily, I’m being paid as a journalist before I even graduate. You can’t beat that for job-ready training.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU student Ms Clare Colley.
Print this story Support for Bathurst Breast Screen Business Challenge
14 Jul 2009
 copy.jpg) Charles Sturt University (CSU) has signed on to the Bathurst Breast Screen Business Challenge and is encouraging its female staff aged 40 and over to take the opportunity for a free breast screening examination during paid working hours throughout July. Occupational, Health and Safety Manager at CSU, Mr David Tallentire, said, “Charles Sturt University takes its commitment to staff health and safety very seriously, and we are proud to participate in this important initiative in partnership with BreastScreen NSW and other local businesses. The University recognises the significant impact breast cancer has on Australian woman and their families. Breast cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in Australia, with one in eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The early detection or identification of breast cancers can have significant benefits to the health outcomes of a diagnosed woman.” The screening only takes around 15 minutes to complete. To make an appointment, contact BreastScreen NSW on 13 20 50.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with OH&S Manager at CSU Mr David Tallentire. BreastScreen NSW operates two days per week out of the Imaging Department of the new Bathurst Base Hospital, Howick Street, Bathurst, and is located on the first floor. For further information call BreastScreen NSW Health Promotion Officer Ms Alison Coote on 02 6393 3608.
Print this story Theatre/media students boost ArtStart
14 Jul 2009
.jpg) The biennial ArtStart Youth Arts and Skills program aims to develop the performance skills of young people aged 12 to 24 years across the NSW Central West. This year’s event will employ a number of Charles Sturt University (CSU) graduates and students from the theatre/media course offered through the School of Communication at Bathurst. ArtStart will hold a range of workshops in Condobolin, Blayney, Forbes, Oberon, Orange and Parkes during the July school holidays. Ms Zoe Rodwell, a CSU theatre/media graduate and ArtStart Coordinator with Arts Out West, said, “Half a dozen graduates of the theatre/media course are employed on this year’s program, and all of them are generating work and successful businesses for themselves in the creative industries in regional NSW. CSU graduates and current students are working together to pass on their skills. Some of the young people will have CSU students as mentors in event management, and other students will produce a series of short documentaries on each community project.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with ArtStart Coordinator, Ms Zoe Rodwell. The program is funded by TAFE NSW and has partnerships and links with Veritas House, Parkes M&D Society, Australian Theatre for Young People, local government, local high schools, Police Citizen’s Youth Club, local media producers and the School of Communication at CSU at Bathurst.
Print this story CSU wins 2009 Eastern University Games
09 Jul 2009
.jpg) When three days of intense competition concluded in Bathurst yesterday, Charles Sturt University (CSU) was named the Australian University Sport 2009 Eastern University Games Overall Champions, for highest overall points scored by all its teams. CSU also placed third in the points-per-capita category. The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Ian Goulter, congratulated the students and praised the organisers for the smooth management of the Games. “I am delighted that the Games have been staged here so successfully and thank everyone involved for a job well done,” Professor Goulter said. “I am particularly proud that Charles Sturt University won in the University’s 20th anniversary year, as well as winning gold medals in several individual sports. My thanks also go to Bathurst Regional Council and local businesses for their support for the Games.” CSU teams Manager, Mr Nik Granger, said “This is a great way to top off what has been a fantastic week of competition for our nearly 300 competing students who come from a number of CSU campuses. They have represented their University and participated in the right spirit, and should all be proud of their efforts. We would also like to thank the University for supporting this event, as it has been a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary year by hosting – and winning - the games here in Bathurst.” The 2009 Australian University Games will be held on the Gold Coast from Monday 28 September.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU teams Magager Mr Nik Granger. In the ten sports contested, CSU won three gold medals for Women's Hockey, Women's Basketball and Men's Rugby (all Bathurst-based teams), as well as three silver medals for Mixed Touch, Women's Touch and Men's Rugby, and two bronze medals for Ultimate Frisbee and Women's Volleyball. In addition, the CSU Men's Fast 5s Water Polo team, consisting of students mainly from CSU at Albury-Wodonga, has competed at the 2009 Southern University Games held at the same time in Melbourne and has won the gold medal in this competition. Print this story Frost and fog lift for Uni Games
08 Jul 2009
1.jpg) Frost and fog greeted athletes on the first day of competition at the 2009 Eastern University Games that started at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at Bathurst on Monday 6 July. The cool weather remained but cleared for the successful completion of all rounds of competition. Teams manager for the CSU teams, Mr Nik Granger, said that the more than 1 500 participants from 15 universities were assured that while Bathurst weather isn’t always like this, it could be worse. “At least it’s not windy and snowing,” Mr Granger joked. “Last week, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, suggested that the weather could provide our CSU teams with a home-town advantage, but I suspect that all the competing students come from such a wide range of geographical backgrounds that whatever the weather, it will still be a level playing field. Our main wish is that all the participants enjoy a wonderful competition and return safely to their home campuses with fond memories of their time at Bathurst and CSU.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. The 2009 Eastern University Games are held from Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 July and include ten sports - lawn bowls, netball, basketball, football, hockey, touch, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, tennis and Sportspower rugby union 7s. Print this story Health workers for rural and regional Australia
07 Jul 2009
 A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has been recognised for her work in improving the clinical experience of health students at CSU at Albury-Wodonga. Ms Kristy Robson from the School of Community Health has been named winner of the 2009 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Professional Excellence for her work with the CSU Allied Health Clinic where podiatry and other students obtain clinical experience. Ms Robson has also organised joint clinics with physiotherapy students, with a similar clinic with occupational therapy students scheduled in the next semester. Ms Robson grew up in Albury, studied in Sydney, and returned to set up a private practice in Albury-Wodonga before moving to CSU. “Since we want more health professionals working in regional and rural areas, it is vital that Charles Sturt University continues to offer high quality health courses and professional experiences that develop the confidence of students to meet the challenges of working in regional and rural areas,” Ms Robson said.
Media Note: CSU lecturer Ms Kristy Robson is available for interview.
Print this story Teaching excellence award to 'local'
07 Jul 2009
.jpg) The 2009 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been presented to Central West ‘local’ Dr Jennifer Sappey, from Oberon, who came to work at Mitchell College of Advanced Education – one of CSU’s predecessor institutions - in 1974 before enrolling to study there in 1975. “For me, education is about social justice, for the individual and the wider community,” Dr Sappey said. “My commitment to education lies in its role as a social equaliser, leading me to an emphasis on bridging theory to practice and my students’ own life experiences. My disciplinary lens, industrial sociology, allows me to understand that teaching is not just something I ‘do’ but who I ‘am’, and my strong belief in Charles Sturt University as a place of inspiration and hope which changes peoples’ lives, both young and old, lies at the heart of my own story.” Dr Sappey taught at other universities before returning to CSU in 2002 to take up a role as lecturer in Management. In 2007 she was appointed to her current role as lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Liberal Studies at CSU at Bathurst.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU academic Dr Jennifer Sappey. The latest Vice-Chancellor’s awards were presented at a ceremony on Tuesday 30 June at CSU at Bathurst.
Print this story Cellar Door up for NSW tourism award
07 Jul 2009
 The Charles Sturt University (CSU) Winery Cellar Door at Wagga Wagga has again been named as a finalist in the annual Inland NSW Tourism Awards. The Cellar Door is one of the finalists in the Riverina region of the 2009 Inland NSW Tourism Awards. The winners will be named at a dinner at the Crossing Theatre in Narrabri NSW on Saturday 25 July. The Cellar Door sells wine and offers tastings from the University’s own range of premium table, fortified and sparkling wines. Since its inception in 1977, the Winery has won numerous trophies and medals in national wine shows. The winery has been rated as a 4.5 star winery in the 2009 and 2008 James Halliday Wine Companion and was a finalist in the 2008 Inland NSW Tourism Awards. “It’s a great achievement to once again be named as a finalist in these awards considering the number of cellar door’s in operation in inland NSW,” said Cellar Door Manager Mr Richard Lawson. “The award recognises the Winery’s contribution to local and regional tourism, as well as the extensive range of CSU wine, cheese and olive oil products available for tasting and sales. It also recognises the hard work of our dedicated Cellar Door team.”
Media Note: Cellar Door Manager Mr Richard Lawson is available for interview on 02 6933 2011. The Cellar Door is opening for tastings and sales from 11am to 5pm on Monday to Friday and from 11am to 4pm on weekends and public holidays. Print this story CSU horses around in holidays
07 Jul 2009
 The success of the inaugural equine school held during the Easter school holiday break at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at Orange has prompted organiser Ms Cheryl Gander to continue the program. The next school will be held from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 July. “All the participants enjoyed themselves immensely and came away feeling they had learned valuable horsemanship skills as well as new handling techniques and a better understanding of the general welfare and nutrition of their equine friends,” said Ms Gander from the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences. The four-day school, run by highly regarded and qualified instructors, caters for all age groups and experience levels. The Equine Centre at CSU at Orange even has a selection of quiet horses that are available for hire during the school. The closing date for enrolment applications for the July school is Monday 13 July. For enquiries please phone Ms Gander on 02 63657 850 or mobile 0417 665 324.
Media Note: For interviews contact CSU Media. Read more about the equine school here. Print this story Finding the solution not the problem
30 Jun 2009
 The shift in counselling technique from focussing on a client’s problem and where the problem originated from, to concentrating on solutions to the issue has been highlighted in a new book by Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic and counsellor, Ms Stephanie Johnson. Solution focused counselling... Keeping it Real, discusses the philosophy of solution focused counselling, now used in most government and non-government agencies, particularly in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. The eBook provides step-by-step examples of the techniques and principles of solution focused. “This is a book for therapists, social workers, psychologists and allied health professionals in the brief family therapy,” said Ms Johnson. “This is a book for those who are interested in using solution focus in their work and want to know more. Solution focused counselling fitted my counselling approach perfectly. It maintains that the client is the expert in their own life and that the problem is the problem; the client is not the problem. This book is the accumulation of 14 years of counselling practice - I felt that there was a gap in the market for information for beginning practitioners around solution focused counselling.”
Media Note: The eBook Solution focused counselling....Keeping it Real was published in 2009 by www.solutionfocusedcounselling.com. The book is available here. Ms Stephanie Johnson is a social worker lecturer at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at CSU at Wagga Wagga and a practising counsellor. Her areas of research include adolescent trauma, mental health and counselling. Ms Johnson is available for interview about her new book and solution focused counselling.
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