by Newman College | Sep 12, 2019 | News
We are facing a national skills shortage. Without enough skilled workers, Australia risks losing its footing as one of the world’s most advanced economies with 28 years of uninterrupted economic growth – a record unequalled by any other developed nation. Every time I...
by Newman College | Jul 23, 2019 | News
Studying at university may seem like a wise career move but the reality is many graduates are finishing their degrees with a large HECS debt and losing out financially compared with school leavers who embarked on a trade. Figures from the federal government’s Job...
by Newman College | Jun 26, 2019 | News, Training Awards
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, training organisations, large...
by Newman College | Jun 19, 2019 | Student Services
Keep in touch with your friends and loved ones Research shows that people who spend time with their family, friends and colleagues have increased wellbeing. Last week I had the difficult task of explaining the Australia Post system to one of my kids. He was telling me...
by newmancollegeADMIN | Jun 19, 2019 | Student Services
Value Yourself and Others Spend time to reflect what you have done well, show your appreciation and take pride in any compliments you may receive. This week your path to wellbeing requires you to do something most people find very difficult…accepting a compliment. It...
by newmancollegeADMIN | Jun 19, 2019 | Student Services
Learn New Skills Achieving a goal you’ve set yourself can help increase your confidence and help you feel more optimistic about our future. Sometimes learning a new skill can seem a pipe dream – I will learn Italian (so I can move to Italy), I will learn how...
by newmancollegeADMIN | Jun 19, 2019 | Student Services
I know many people think they are not creative. Doing something creative doesn’t mean you have to be the next Ben Quilty, Paul Kelly or Kylie Kwong. It is simply allowing yourself to experiment and make mistakes. Pick up that brush and use that colour, write that...
by Newman College | Jun 18, 2019 | Student Services
Wellbeing Tip #7 – Care For Yourself As parents and carers we often take on the problems and issues of others in our lives. We want to protect, help, fix and solve issues for our kids and loved ones so that they don’t have to bare the load themselves, but this...
by Newman College | Jun 12, 2019 | News
HSC Tips for Year 10 Students: Now is the time to be thinking about what you’ll be working towards in your last years of schooling Explore your options Be involved in decisions made Move towards what you feel and know is right Remember there are various paths for...
by Newman College | Jun 7, 2019 | News
The Marine Discover Centre, located on campus at Newman College welcomes a new breeding pair of seahorses, namely, Keith and Coral. Coral is the yellow seahorse, whilst Keith, like many male seahorses is the larger of the pair. Seahorse is the name given to 45 species...
