Industry & Community Engagement 2019 Highlights
Office of Industry & Community Engagement Charles Sturt University
Contents
Message from the Director ...... 5
What Our Communities say about us ...... 6
Arts & Archives ...... 7
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification ...... 9
External Engagement Highlights ...... 10
Exploration Series ...... 12
Innovation Hubs ...... 13
Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga Campus Highlights ...... 15
Bathurst & Orange Campus Highlights ...... 16
Dubbo Campus Highlights ...... 17
Port Macquarie Campus ...... 18
Community-University Partnership Grants ...... 19
2019 CUP Grant Recipients ...... 20
Regional Consultative Committees ...... 27
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Message from the Director
The Office of Industry and Community Engagement is responsible for developing and leading Charles Sturt’s engagement and collaboration with industry and the community across the University’s footprint. Formed in 2019, the portfolio combines existing areas of external engagement such as the Regional Archives, the University Art Collection, the incubator network, and the new external engagement roles.
The University has a critical role in building strong, vibrant regional communities with intellectual capital, social capital and infrastructure. Community Engagement is one of three pillars of the University Strategy, which aims to reinforce Charles Sturt as an anchor institution in its communities and be an agent of change through impactful, solution driven research.
Charles Sturt is a community minded organisation with strong links to industry, government and other educational organisations. Our work is guided by the Carnegie Foundation definition of community engagement as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities for the mutually beneficial creation and exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.
To this effect, the new Directors of External Engagement are responsible for building, maintaining and growing strong relationships between the University and its various community sectors.
Support from our communities has been fantastic, as evidenced in the 2019 ‘Community Sentiment’ and ‘Your Voice’ surveys. The biggest improvement (by 16%) from the 2017 Your Voice survey in all categories was that community engagement is supported at Charles Sturt and community engagement by colleagues is high quality.
Looking forward to working with such a dedicated team and to a very busy 2020.
Associate Professor Laura Dan Director | Industry & Community Engagement
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What Our Communities say about us
“I congratulate the University for its renewed commitment to community engagement. Bathurst Regional Council has noted a real and positive
increase in communication and collaboration with the University this year”
David Sherley | General Manager, Bathurst Regional Council
“The Community-University Partnership The Archives - program has provided country high school An invaluable students with valuable skills that enabled them repository for to compete in State debating competitions at a Riverina history level that rivalled their Sydney counterparts” Marcia Anne Wagga Wagga High School
“The Director of External Engagement is having a significant and positive impact on developing Charles Sturt’s reputation as a leading institution within the local Port Macquarie-Hasting economy. The role has brought unrivalled proximity to the regional business community, allowing business and industry the opportunity to connect, learn and grow from the university presence”
David Archer | Senior Economic Development Officer, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
“The incubator made me think critically about the product as a powerful platform for changing mindsets within larger organisations. It also connected me to invaluable networks I could draw on to take the product from idea to market and grow my reach…” Jo Palmer | Founder - Pointer
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Arts & Archives
The Regional Archives and University Art Collection (Arts and Archives) is a combined-function repository located off-campus in the city of Wagga Wagga.
Collecting archival material from the Riverina and Murray regions since 1973, the Archive Collection now extends to over 5,000 linear metres. The Art Collection has been professionally curated since 1996, bringing together a quality collection of twentieth century Australian artworks from the University's many precursor institutions. Much of the Art Collection is currently on display throughout the University's campuses.
2019 Update
2019 has been an important year of growth and consolidation for both the Regional Archives & the University Art Collection.
A large amount of planning and preparatory work was focussed on updating and implementing the collection management software platforms utilised by the Archives & Art Collection.
Staff successfully completed very laborious projects associated with repository management and consolidation including the wrapping and storage of a large amount of artwork, and moving in excess of 10,000 archives boxes to maximise shelf space.
These major undertakings were accomplished whilst continuing to deliver presentations and seminars to internal and external stakeholders, undertaking research enquiries and providing assistance to users interested in accessing both collections.
The groundwork laid by these initiatives will places the Regional Archives & Art Collection in an excellent position moving forward, enabling both units to continue enhancing the services we offer, whilst engaging with the University, our staff and students, and our regional communities into the future.
Mr Wayne Doubleday Manager, Arts & Archives
Image: Walk & Talk Tour of Artwork on the Wagga Wagga Campus
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Regional Archives Highlights
More than 4,300 visitors in 2019 Albury-Wodonga Campus History Project completed in October 2019. Archival material pertinent to the campus was collected and transferred to the Regional Archives, and an illustrated history of Tertiary Education in Albury-Wodonga was prepared. The School of Information Studies and the Regional Archives jointly funded a research scholarship ($4,000) for a student enrolled in that School, to undertake practical archival experience in the Regional Archives. The Regional Archives, in partnership with the Museum of the Riverina and the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society, successfully applied for a grant from the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) to the value of $4,000, to assist printing and publication of a book about an iconic local Wagga businesses. Staff undertook 14 presentations during the January to October period, both internally within the University and externally to community groups.
Arts Collection Highlights
The exhibition entitled FACE UP, curated by Dr Tom Middlemost, was displayed on Dubbo Campus from August to October 2019 to showcase the University Art Collection. Arts & Archives collaborated with the Wagga Campus Environment Committee to present a ‘Walk & Talk’ tour of Wagga Campus artwork in February 2019. The Art Collection was gifted two works by artist Judy Cassab in July 2019 through the Cultural Gifts Program.
Image: Art Exhibition ‘Face Up’ on Charles Sturt University Dubbo Campus (photograph by Amy McIntyre, Daily Liberal)
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Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Charles Sturt is co-leading (with University of Technology Sydney) an Australian Pilot of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (Carnegie). Carnegie is the US gold standard for University- Community Engagement and forms a key element of Charles Sturt’s ‘Our Communities’ University Strategy component. The ten Australian Carnegie Pilot Group institutions use the Pilot as a self-study by aligning existing activities to Carnegie best-practice. This process guides the development of an Australian-specific Carnegie classification, which will be extended to all Australian universities in 2020.
The Office of Industry and Community Engagement gathered information to inform our Carnegie Pilot self-study throughout 2019. This process included consultation with many areas within the University to understand the extent that we engage with community, industry and government in teaching, research and scholarship for mutual benefit. A key learning is that Charles Sturt generally engages well with our communities (e.g. courses co-created with industry, understanding community requirements via Regional Consultative Committees), but improvements can be made (e.g. need better mechanisms to define and measure quality of community engagement).
Carnegie is an ongoing process and an essential tool to understand how best-practice can be applied at Charles Sturt. The Pilot self-study and feedback from Carnegie assessors will inform where changes to Charles Sturt systems and processes can provide further benefit for both the University and our communities.
The Carnegie Pilot submission is due in May 2020, with site visits to be scheduled for later in the year.
Image: Charles Sturt University hosted Dr Mathew Johnson (Director, Carnegie Community Classification) and the other Pilot Universities at the Bathurst Campus in June 2019
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External Engagement Highlights
Charles Sturt cultivates strong, relevant and collaborative partnerships designed to promote higher education opportunity and research excellence through community engagement. Highlights from the External Engagement team include:
UNICEF NSW Youth Drought Summit
UNICEF Australia, with support from the NSW Government, hosted a state-wide Summit for 100 young people to discuss the challenges of drought, appropriate responses, and to examine ways to strengthen preparedness and resilience. Charles Sturt took a proactive and strategic approach to supporting this significant event by sending a delegation of seven students.
The students represented the breadth of Charles Sturt’s regional footprint, coming from Wagga, Bathurst and Dubbo. Charles Sturt also presented on its Community Leadership and Resilience course part of the Summit program.
Charles Sturt was the only University delegation in attendance at the Summit. Students gained valuable learning and leadership experience and significant brand exposure was generated for the University. The relationship developed between UNICEF and Charles Sturt may lead to research, learning opportunities and international exposure.
NSW Department of Education STEM Conference
The NSW Department of Education partnered with Charles Sturt to simultaneously host the 2020 state-wide teacher training conference on Port Macquarie, Bathurst and Wagga Wagga campuses. Keynote speakers include international luminary Sir Ken Robinson, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith and Eddie Woo. Charles Sturt will have direct access to over 600 primary and secondary teachers enhancing reputation and leadership in STEM fields.
Governor of NSW Visit (Dubbo) Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales and her husband, Mr Wilson, visited the Dubbo campus on 9 July 2019 to view a selection of Mervyn Bishop’s artworks in the foyer of Building 901.
Launch of Science in the Pub Series (Port Macquarie)
Science in the Pub is funded through Inspiring Australia. Charles Sturt hosted the first event “Bioluminescence Brushstrokes & Beers” which sold out with over 60 attendees.
Sconversation (Wagga Wagga)
Charles Sturt proudly partnered with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina and the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Uranquinty Evening Branch in ‘Sconversation’. The event provided women an opportunity to raise awareness on Women’s mental health in regional NSW whilst enjoying a delicious CWA scone. It is vital for women in regional and remote areas to have a forum to discuss mental health issues. The event honoured Charles Sturt Alumni, Jo Palmer, and showcased her business, Pointer Remote Roles.
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Town and Gown (Wagga Wagga)
The Town and Gown procession is held annually in Wagga Wagga since 2005 as a precursor to the University’s upcoming December graduations. Academics dress in official uniform and academic regalia before walking from Morgan Street to the Victory Memorial Gardens. This year’s event was held on the 23 October 2019 with great attendance from staff.
Senior Merit Awards (Orange)
Charles Sturt awarded six Senior Merit Awards and book vouchers to Year 11 students from high schools in Orange and Molong, recognising the Charles Sturt values: Insightful, Inclusive, Impactful and Inspiring.
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast (Dubbo)
Charles Sturt hosted on campus more than 40 attendees from local businesses and organisations for a Dubbo Chamber of Commerce breakfast and a presentation by the University’s Strategic Adviser – Regional Engagement and Government Relations, the Hon. Fiona Nash.
Foundation Sponsor of Luminosity Youth Summit (Port Macquarie)
Charles Sturt is the foundation sponsor of the Luminosity Youth Summit, a three day national youth program. The summit involves over 500 young leaders between the ages of 15 and 25 who experience presentations from luminaries to include Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Dr Jordan Nguyen, Nadine Champion, the magician Cosentino alongside Charles Sturt lecturers Phillip Ebbs (Paramedicine) and Dr Willhemina Wahlin (Creative Arts).
Governor of NSW Visit (Port Macquarie)
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales and her husband, Mr Wilson visited and toured the Port Macquarie campus which incorporated all faculties including nursing. The tour was followed by an afternoon tea with 60 staff and students on campus.
STEM Conference Panel
Director of External Engagement, Julia Andrews represented Charles Sturt on a panel discussing the success of the STEM Industries Schools Partnerships Program in regional areas at the STEM Education Conference in Sydney.
Signing of the MOU with Charles Sturt, Albury City and TAFE (Albury-Wodonga)
Charles Sturt signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TAFE NSW and Albury City Council in an effort to strengthen the city’s development and education and business opportunities, support infrastructure projects, collaborate on strategic direction, and promote liveability and sustainability.
Big Ideas (Bathurst)
In September 2019, Charles Sturt hosted the Western Research Institute’s ‘Big Ideas for Regional NSW’ in the Engineering Building in Bathurst. This collaboration brought together big thinkers from government, industry and community across regional NSW to contemplate important regional issues and how to address them.
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Exploration Series
The Explorations Series is part of the Community-University Partnership (CUP) program. The Series engages our communities in discussion and debate about major issues facing our regions, the nation and the world.
The events are free and open to the public.
The Explorations Series was refreshed in 2019 to modernise the program. The External Engagement Team worked closely with Marketing to improve the program and its external stakeholder engagement. The refresh included: New branding Dedicated webpage to increase community discoverability New promotional posters and postcards New invitation templates
The 2019 Explorations Series events were held across all campuses and included:
Campus Date Title Attendance
Port Macquarie 1 August 2019 Becoming a Sports Star by Georgina Approx. 25+ Clutterbuck
29 August 2019 Climate Change Reality by Angela Frimberger Approx. 65
Orange 31 July 2019 The Menindee Fish Kills – how did it get to this Approx. 40 and why it is likely to happen again? by Dr Lee Baumgartner
11 September Sky Stories by Trevor Leaman (partnered with Approx. 100 + 2019 Student Services)
10 October Rusted off - Why Country Australia is Fed up Approx. 35+ 2019 by Gabrielle Chan
Bathurst 11 June 2019 Anything is possible - celebrating the past, Approx. 30 + present and future by Mr Greg Ewing
17 September Islam-West; Building Bridges in Challenging Approx. 40 2019 Times by Associate Professor Mehmet Ozalp
9 October 2019 Rusted off – Why Country Australia is Fed up by Approx. 35+ Gabrielle Chan
Albury- 29 May 2019 Explorations Series with Desh Amila Approx. 20 Wodonga 12 September Ageing in Australia: Changes, choices and Approx. 50 +
2019 challenges by Belinda Cash (Humanities and Social Sciences)
28 November Centenary of the Hume Dam by Bruce Pennay Approx. 140 2019
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Innovation Hubs
Charles Sturt’s innovation hubs support regional entrepreneurship, small- to medium-sized enterprises and a networked innovation ecosystem in the Central West and southern regions of NSW through establishing work spaces to promote innovation.
Update from Innovation Hubs
Since the first Innovation Hubs were launched at Charles Sturt in 2017, engagement between the University and regional innovators and entrepreneurs has grown. Thanks to the financial support of the NSW Government’s Boosting Business Innovation Program, Charles Sturt developed three innovation hubs: CenWest Innovate in Bathurst, supports established Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) The AgriTech Incubator (ATI) in Wagga, supports start-up businesses Walan Mayinygu Indigenous entrepreneurship pop-up hub supports Indigenous entrepreneurs in local towns across NSW.
In addition to these programs, Charles Sturt partners with other local innovation providers across our footprint through:
Partnership in North East Victoria for ‘Start-Up Shake Up’ to train and support the local innovation community, with Charles Sturt’s Wangaratta Study Centre providing an Organisational Entrepreneurship Program. Provision of space on Dubbo campus for ‘The Exchange’ to operate co-working space for local start- up businesses. Partnership with ‘Upstairs’ in Bathurst who provide a culture and community of like-minded innovative thinkers, working together, to develop ideas into reality. A developing partnership with Port Macquarie Hasting Council to create an innovation hub within the next stage of campus development, set to open in 2021. Contribution to the development of the Wodonga Innovation Project led by Wodonga Council.
We are proud of how the businesses we work with develop and contribute to building a bigger and stronger region.
Ms Annette Davies Manager, Innovation Hubs
Image: AgriTech Incubator Pitch Night with Deputy Prime Image: AgriTech Incubator Alumni won scholarships to an immersion Minister, Hon Michael McCormack MP (June 2019) study tour in India (pictured left to right: Tim Klapdor, Mackenzie Bond and Jake Eaglesham) Industry & Community Engagement 2019 Highlights Page 13 of 33
Highlights
Two AgriTech Incubator ‘Ready to Launch’ programs assisted 20 start-ups in the Riverina region. 17 Charles Sturt University students provided input to solve the War on Waste at the AgriTech Incubator Bootcamp. Over 1,250 high school students in Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga participated in Emerge Speaker Series. 12 Businesses participate in CenWest Innovate’s weekend Business Innovation Bootcamp in August. Inaugural Riverina Coding Championship in partnership with AgriTech Incubator, the Riverina Anglican College and School of Computing and Mathematics brings 30 students from six High Schools together. Three AgriTech Incubator Alumni won Sydney School of Entrepreneurship scholarships to a 10 day immersion study tour in India. CenWest Innovates Next Stage Growth Program supporting 14 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Central West. Jo Palmer, AgriTech Incubator and Charles Sturt Alumni won the AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year Award. 21 people, representing 15 organisations completed the Organisational Entrepreneurship course in Wangaratta. 20 Start-up businesses attended a Branding Masterclass run by CenWest Innovate at the Exchange in Dubbo. AgriTech Incubator Alumni, Dimity Brassil announced runner up in NSW Regional PitchFest. Two AgriTech Incubator Alumni received a full scholarship to attend the Australian Centre for Regional Entrepreneurship Breakout Accelerator program. Image: Jo Palmer, AgriFutures Rural 80 High School Students participated in coding workshops as part of Woman of the Year Charles Sturt’s Innovation Hub at Henty Machinery Field Days. AgriTech Incubator Alumni, Dan Winson, received $644,370 from the Federal Governments Accelerating Commercialisation element of the Entrepreneurs Program to complete commercial prototypes, accreditation and develop distribution channels for technology that enables farmers in mobile black spot
areas to have farm-wide, high bandwidth connectivity.
Image: AgriTech Incubator Emerge School Sessions held in Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga
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Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga Campus Highlights
Update from the Director of External Engagement
As the Director of External Engagement for Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga I am thrilled to be able to foster relationships and facilitate networks and partnerships for our University.
Since my commencement in August 2019, I have been invigorated by the truly amazing people at the University and what we have to offer our communities. We have seen record numbers attending our Exploration Series in Albury-Wodonga, supported people through our CUP Grants and even had a ‘Sconversation’ with the Country Women’s Association in Wagga Wagga.
“I am passionate about rural and regional Australia and appreciate the values that Charles Sturt displays in developing communities by creating confidence and collaboration with industry through intellectual capital”
The projected growth in the regions of Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga is explosive. We are seeing a vast amount of large projects and funding for our regions that is generating excitement in these areas. The University has a big role to play in the region and there are many opportunities to explore and participate. As an anchor institute in our regions, I will endeavour to support and build our communities into vibrant and flourishing areas.
I look forward to taking Charles Sturt to our broader regions and showcasing what we do, but most importantly, making these regions feel like Charles Sturt is their University and that we will continue to build the profile and opportunities for rural Australia.
Ms Samantha Beresford Director of External Engagement (Albury-Wodonga & Wagga Wagga)
Image: Sconversations with the Country Women’s Association - Wagga Wagga
“Without the support of Charles Sturt’s Community-University Partnerships Grant, the Wagga
Lake Run and Ride would not be able to continue as a free fun run/walk to encourage health and wellbeing within our community”
Image: Round 2, 2019 Community-University Partnership Grant Recipient - Wagga Wagga Lake Run and Ride. Category: Sports Development
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Bathurst & Orange Campus Highlights
Update from the Director of External Engagement
It is a great privilege to work with a University that truly understands the power and value of authentic community engagement.
Over the past six months, we have made great strides in connecting with the Bathurst and Orange communities, and are looking forward to extending those connections to surrounding communities such as Oberon, Lithgow, Canowindra, Molong, Forbes, Parkes and Cowra in 2020.
“I am incredibly excited to help strengthen and expand Charles Sturts relationships, projects and engagement with our regional communities”
We will do this by extending our Community-University Partnership (CUP) Grants program, extending our free public talks on issues that matter to our communities, through our Regional Consultative Committee of local leaders, and through travelling and listening to our communities, connecting with businesses, Councils, community groups and students and nurturing great ideas into projects and partnerships.
By leveraging the skills base, knowledge and good will of Charles Sturt University, our regional communities can benefit in many ways, just as the University can benefit from tapping into opportunities in the community.
Ms Julia Andrews Director of External Engagement (Bathurst & Orange)
Image: Australian Regional Development Conference Tony McBurney (Convenor), Lindsay Cane AM (CEO, Royal Far West) and Julia Andrews
Image: Explorations Series (Orange Campus) Dr Lee Baumgartner - The Menindee Fish Kills
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Dubbo Campus Highlights
2019 has been a busy year for the Dubbo Campus, having hosted three impressive art exhibitions in the renovated space in Building 901, with opening events for each exhibition held in collaboration with local artists.
The campus was incredibly fortunate to display a section of pieces by renowned Indigenous photographer, Mervyn Bishop, which were showcased to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales when she visited Dubbo in July.
Our strong partnership with ‘The Exchange’ innovation hub has fostered increasing community activity on campus, with more than 60 business development workshops and events hosted on-site this year by the ever- expanding business hub.
The exposure of campus facilities to the community led to a partnership with the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry which saw Charles Sturt host the August industry breakfast on Dubbo campus. This growing partnership will lead to further collaborative events between the University and the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2020.
Image: Governor of New South Wales visit to Dubbo campus to view Mervyn Bishop’s artworks
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Port Macquarie Campus
Update from the Director of External Engagement
Charles Sturt continues to demonstrate its commitment and genuine desire to see our regional communities grow and thrive through strong, lasting connections. It is a great honour to continue the wonderful work of the university in our community utilising the last six months as an opportunity to further strengthen and build on the intrinsic connections between Charles Sturt and key stakeholders within its vibrant Port Macquarie - Hastings community.
These connections have seen the negotiation and formation of new partnerships that position Charles Sturt as a thought leader in education and professional development. This includes the 2020 state-wide NSW Department of Education STEM Secondary Teachers’ Conference, where Charles Sturt is a major partner, hosting the event simultaneously on multiple campuses.
Strategically we have built industry, academic and community connections through curating and facilitating industry panels that increase understanding, engagement and research opportunities for both industry and the university. This has led to projects such as the Collaborative Koala Research Project, the Early Researchers Industry Forum and the Illuminate Young Entrepreneur Industry Panel, all of which created real-world impact and commercial opportunities.
The recent bushfire crisis saw Charles Sturt rightfully own its place as an anchor institution within the extended mid-north coast region providing over 700 firefighters from across the country with a base to sleep, eat and recover as they defended surrounding areas from the catastrophic fire threat. The university was a central place for community to come together in this time of distress and unrest.
I look forward to building on this year’s growth in engagement, continuing to grow lasting connections and partnerships with our communities in 2020 and beyond.
Ms Kate Wood-Foye Director of External Engagement (Port Macquarie)
Image: Fire fighters, University Staff and Community Members during the recent bushfire crisis
“The introduction of the Direct or of External Engagement role at the university has been greatly welcomed by the St Columba faculty, board and school community. Since Kate has taken on her position with Charles Sturt, St Columba has found that communication and collaboration between the two learning organisations has increased exponentially and reached a level that invites opportunities to work together for the betterment of the community. Kate is receptive to new ideas and opportunities, understands local culture and concerns and is very good to work with. We look forward to working further Kate and the University to enhance education in this growing region.”
Terry Muldoon | Principal, St Columba Anglican School
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Community-University Partnership Grants
The Community-University Partnership (CUP) Grants Program offers $100,000 across six campus locations each calendar year.
The program’s goal is to support the development of our regions through contributions to cultural, economic, sporting and related activities and build higher education aspiration and awareness particularly among young people in rural and regional communities.
The program has four categories:
Arts and Culture Image: Bathurst Bushrangers Netball Sports Development recipient Round 1, 2019 Sports Development Education Development Health and Wellbeing
Two rounds were held in 2019 for the CUP Grants to allow greater opportunity for local organisations and community groups to apply.
Below is a summary for each round:
Round 2019 Available to Apply Number of Grants Awarded Total Amount Applications Awarded
Round 1 11 March to 7 April 61 41 $39,750
Round 2 15 July to 12 August 101 60 $58,750
Total 162 101 $98,500
Image: Round 2, 2019 Community-University Partnership Image: Round 1, 2019 Community-University Partnership Grant Recipients Orana Physical Culture Inc Grant Recipients Mitchell Early Learning Centre Category: Sports Development Category: Educational Development
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2019 CUP Grant Recipients
Round 1
Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Arts and Culture Flying Fruit Fly Foundation Framing and printing for Capturing Creativity Art Exhibition
Arts and Culture Bathurst Regional Council Australian Poetry Slam
Arts and Culture Rockley Public School Rockley Public School mosaic project
Arts and Culture Latin American Film Festival Uruguay Embassy, Latin American Film Festival
Arts and Culture Live Words Woven Yarns audio drama project
Arts and Culture Bathurst Arts Council Bathurst Youth Arts Awards concert
Arts and Culture Wellington Eisteddfod Society Venue hire for Wellington Eisteddfod Incorporated
Arts and Culture Fishdog Dubbo Artist Residency pilot program for artists from China
Arts and Culture Calare Public School Calare Public School Mural Art Project
Arts and Culture St Joseph’s Regional College St Joseph’s Regional College Port Macquarie visual art workshops
Arts and Culture Booranga Writers' Centre Production, design, and printing of the four W thirty Anthology of New Writing journal
Arts and Culture Uranquinty Preschool Purchase of equipment and resources to support two local artist to visit the Uranquinty Preschool
Education Development Albury Public School Parents Purchase of magnifying equipment and Citizens' Association
Education Development Murray High School Purchase of projector for Murray High School
Education Development Bathurst Early Childhood Children's Lego therapy program Intervention Service
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Education Development Denison College Kelso High Denison College Kelso High iSTEM Campus
Education Development Wattle Flat Public School Wattle Flat Public School therapy room
Education Development Denison College Kelso High Purchase of laptops for students with Autism Campus
Education Development Bathurst West Public School Give back program
Education Development Mitchell Early Learning Centre Early childhood movement skills program
Education Development Dubbo Public School New robotic technological equipment for Dubbo Public School STEM project
Education Development Orange Public School Orange Public School representative sports uniforms
Education Development St. Joseph's Primary School St. Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie outdoor classroom
Education Development Early Connections Port Purchase of Early Connections Literacy Team Macquarie Hastings resources including C-Pens and Decodable Readers
Education Development Naradhan P&C Association Student attending the CASE Space School International Study Program
Education Development Junee Preschool Inc. Introducing to students STEM, basics of computer programming with bee-bots
Health and Wellbeing Bathurst Uniting Church Winter crisis accommodation project
Health and Wellbeing Rockley Public School Rhythms at Rockley student wellbeing program
Health and Wellbeing Denison College Kelso High Installation of cold water drinking fountain Campus
Health and Wellbeing Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Purchase of birthing kits for third world Inc. countries
Indigenous Engagement Uranquinty Preschool Embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture by engaging children in cultural experiences around language, art and music
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Sports Development Chess World (Australia) Pty Professional Chess Player to run Schools Ltd, trading as "Kids Unlimited" Tournament and as "Chess Kids"
Sports Development Wodonga Hockey Club Financial support to cover travel costs for representative players and coaches
Sports Development Bathurst Bushrangers ARFC Purchase of junior players sporting equipment Inc
Sports Development Cathedral Catholic Primary Purchase of representative rugby jerseys School, Bathurst
Sports Development Bushrangers Netball Purchase of sporting equipment for club
Sports Development Central West Gymnastics Interstate gymnastics support Orange
Sports Development Calare Public School Purchase of athletics equipment
Sports Development Nambucca Aquatic Swim Club Purchase of starting blocks and backstroke Inc ledges
Sports Development Kendall Tennis Club Sponsorship of Kendall Tennis Clubs Todd Woodbridge Cup
Sports Development Cootamundra Amateur Assistance with junior girls basketball team to Basketball Association compete in the Country Championship League
Round 2
Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Arts and Culture 2MCE-FM Community Radio Supporting creativity of 2MCE volunteers and enhancing listener engagement
Arts and Culture Outpost Theatre - Auspiced by OUTPOST presents Romeo & Juliet Arts OutWest
Arts and Culture Bathurst Regional Art Gallery VOID Education Symposium
Arts and Culture Bathurst Memorial Local Emerging Artist Program (LEAP) Entertainment Centre - Local Stages
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Arts and Culture Neroli Colvin Storytelling Bathurst Multicultural Storytelling Festival Foundation
Arts and Culture RAWR Music Howling Moon Blues Festival 2020 Deadly Painters
Arts and Culture Centacare Kempsey Kempsey End of Year Drama and Musical Performance
Arts and Culture Wellington High School Wellington High School - School Spectacular Performance
Arts and Culture St Mary's Catholic School Kids on Country Wellington
Arts and Culture Riverina Summer School for Support for the 20th Wagga Riverina Summer Strings School of Strings program
Arts and Culture Eastern Riverina Arts Creative Riverina Catch-ups
Arts and Culture Oura Progress Association The Bald Cockys - Oura Community Art Competition
Arts and Culture Outback Theatre for Young OTYP – 30 Years Young – Sharing our People Regional Story
Arts and Culture Albury & District Historical Becoming a City, Albury 1947 Society
Education Development Canowindra Public School Reading Is Fun - Engaging our Students Parents and Citizens Association
Education Development Bathurst South Public School Improve an existing space by adding seating for a Student Reflection Area and Outdoor Learning Space
Education Development Hastings Public School iPads for our children's future and educational enhancements
Education Development Early Connections Port Literacy Connect Macquarie Hastings
Education Development Wauchope Public School P & C Home Readers for Wauchope Public School Association
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Education Development Nautilus Senior College Audio visual assistance for Nautilus
Education Development Leap Blueprint Mindset Training program for Westport LEAP Academy
Education Development St Mary's Rainbow Preschool Aboriginal Cultural Program
Education Development Red Hill Public School Red Hill Public School Special Education Unit Sensory Equipment
Education Development Temora High School Rebuilding Hospitality and Food Technology Action Plan
Education Development Wagga Wagga High School Wagga Wagga High School Debating Team Workshops
Education Development Khancoban United Volunteers Renewal of A Equipment for a Remote Association Community Preschool
Health and Wellbeing Canobolas Rural Technology Sensory garden and meeting place High School
Health and Wellbeing Carcoar Village Association "What's on in Carcoar" newsletter and "New to Incorporated Carcoar" residence pack
Health and Wellbeing Orange Parkinsons Support Parkinsons Support Group Leaders Group Conference - 2019
Health and Wellbeing Orange Bush Nippers Beach patrol training
Health and Wellbeing Arts OutWest Move2Art
Health and Wellbeing Student Heart Project Student Heart Project
Health and Wellbeing Heart Health NSW Inc Volunteer Training Programme
Health and Wellbeing Liberty Domestic and Family Coastal Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services Violence
Health and Wellbeing Wauchope Public School P & C Safe Play Resources for Wauchope Public Association School
Health and Wellbeing Gloucester High School Breakfast Program
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Health and Wellbeing Lake Cathie Touch Football Lake Cathie Touch Football Association - Association Incorporated passing the knowledge
Health and Wellbeing Wellington Public School Healthy lunchboxes = healthy learners
Health and Wellbeing Dubbo and District branch of Logo shirts for Can Assist volunteers Can Assist
Health and Wellbeing Narromine Christian School Assessing our students to improve their future
Health and Wellbeing Aftercare Health, wellness and wellbeing workshops - LikeMind Wagga Wagga
Health and Wellbeing Wagga Lake Run and Ride Wagga lake run and ride - free community annual fun Run/walk and ride
Health and Wellbeing Riding for the Disabled NSW - Sand for the riding for the disabled Wagga Wagga Centre Centre's arenas
Health and Wellbeing Ladysmith Public School Outdoor learning environments
Health and Wellbeing AFL Riverina Football and AFL Riverina Club Health Strategy Local Drug Netball League Inc Action Team
Health and Wellbeing Beechworth Primary School Enviro-sensory spaces
Sports Development 3rd Orange Scout Group Light weight camping equipment
Sports Development Port Macquarie Cycling Club Port Macquarie Cycle Club Junior athletes Ltd warm up event and training equipment
Sports Development Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Purchase of a new racing ski for cadet Club members
Sports Development Port Macquarie Basketball 2019 Australian School Championships - St Association Joseph’s Regional College 9/10 Women’s basketball team
Sports Development Chatham High School Girls Cricket Academy
Sports Development Port Macquarie Gymnastics Port gymnastics competition management Club Inc software implementation
Sports Development Wauchope Little Athletics Wauchope little athletics javelin upgrade Centre
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Grant Category Organisation Project Title
Sports Development All Together Therapy Pty Ltd Sense Rugby - an occupational therapy based rugby program for children with disabilities
Sports Development Port Saints Football Club New Women's senior uniforms
Sports Development Orana Physical Culture Financial support zone championships - Orana Incorporated physical culture
Sports Development Inspire Netball Club Dubbo Inc. 2019 Koori netball knockout entry fee
Sports Development Narromine Little Athletics Club Off and racing - upgrading to electronic starting system
Sports Development Wellington District Cricket Assist junior cricketers represent at regional Association and carnivals
Sports Development Turvey Park Australian Football Junior Bulldogs representative funding Club Inc.
Sports Development Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Introducing and encouraging kids and Club teenagers to participate in the sport of dragon boat racing
CUP Grant Applications 2017-19 180
160
140 34
120
100 50 26 80
60 41 46
Number applications of 40 28
20 37 27 20 0 7 2017 2018 2019 Arts and Culture Education Sport Health & Wellbeing
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Regional Consultative Committees
Overview
There are six Regional Consultative Committees that meet twice a year to provide advice and feedback to the University on a variety of issues and matters of mutual interest.
Regional Consultative Committee Members are appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and are drawn from community groups, government, education and industry sectors.
The functions of the committees are to: Provide advice to the University about the higher education and research priorities of the region Provide input from a community, industry and government perspective on strategic and campus planning, and campus culture Provide feedback to the University on opportunities and issues that may advance, or limit, the achievement of the University or regions strategies and priorities Engage in activities that assist in building community and industry understanding of the role of the University in the region, and which help promote the work and impact of the University in the region, and in rural and regional Australia more generally Engage in activities that assist in promoting how the University and community can work together to support the development of the region Engage in activities that assist in advocating for the interests of the University within the member's regional networks including government, business and the community
Image: Macquarie Regional Consultative Committee Dinner 2
The six Regional Consultative Committees are: Bathurst - Macquarie Regional Consultative Committee Orange - Central Tablelands Regional Consultative Committee Albury-Wodonga - Murray-Hume Regional Consultative Committee Dubbo - Orana and Far Western Regional Consultative Committee Port Macquarie - Mid-North Coast Regional Consultative Committee Wagga Wagga - Riverina Regional Consultative Committee Each Regional Consultative Committee held two meetings in 2019.
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Details Meeting 1
Committee Date University Host
Macquarie 13 May 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Central Tablelands 7 May 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Murray-Hume 28 May 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Orana and Far Western 2 May 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Mid-North Coast 16 May 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Riverina 26 June 2019 Vice-Chancellor
Image: Mid- North Coast Regional Consultative Committee Dinner 2
Details Meeting 2
Committee Date University Host
Macquarie 29 October 2019 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Central Tablelands 24 September 2019 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Murray-Hume 7 August 2019 Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Orana and Far Western 27 August 2019 Strategic Adviser - Regional Engagement & Government Relations
Mid-North Coast 10 October 2019 Director, External Engagement, Port Macquarie
Riverina 3 September 2019 Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
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Regional Consultative Committee Membership
Membership of Regional Consultative Committees was reviewed in 2019 to ensure wider community representation. Below is a list of current members on the Regional Consultative Committees.
Central Tablelands Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Ms Christine Weston Chair, Regional Development Australia - Central West
Mr Michael Milston Director, Milston Professional Advisory
Mr Peter Meers Principal, James Sheahan Catholic High School
Mr Philip Donato MP Member for Orange, Parliament of New South Wales
Mr Duncan Auld Director Public Schools NSW, NSW Department of Education
Ms Deborah Marr Secretary, Country Women's Association (Orange Branch)
Ms Catherine Nowlan General Manager, Orange Health Service
Ms Annette Steele CEO, Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council
Councillor Reg Kidd Mayor of Orange, Orange City Council
Ms Jennifer Bennett Executive Officer, Central NSW Joint Organisation
Mr Shawn Dwyer Vice President, Orange Chamber of Commerce
Mr Nick Redmond Manager of Corporate and Community Relations, Orange City Council
Dr Alice Munro Research Capability Building Manager, Western NSW Local Health District
Macquarie Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Dr Alice Munro Research Capability Building Manager, Western NSW Local Health District
Mr Alan Cattermole Director Cultural & Community Services, Bathurst Regional Council
Mr Craig Petersen Principal, Denison College
Mr David Sherley General Manager, Bathurst Regional Council
Cr Graeme Hanger OAM / Mayor of Bathurst, Bathurst Regional Council Cr Bobby Bourke
Mr Phil Cole General Manager, Bathurst Broadcasters
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Member Position & Organisation
Mr Robert Strickland Executive Manager, Western NSW Primary Health Network
Mr Angus Edwards President, Bathurst Business Chamber
Ms Tracy Wittich Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Bathurst Health Service
Mr Matthew Felvus TAFE Services Manager, TAFE NSW
Mr Paul Toole MP State Member for Bathurst, Parliament of New South Wales
Mr Tony McBurney Director, integratedDESIGNgroup
Mr Craig Randazzo Chief Executive Officer, Skillset
Ms Tracey Callinan Executive Director, Arts OutWest
Mr Michael Sloan Principal, Denison College (Kelso Campus)
Mid-North Coast Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Mr Kellon Beard Regional Manager, NSW Business Chamber
Mr Chris Denny Managing Director, Southern Cross Resorts
Mr Stewart Dowrick Chief Executive Officer, Mid North Coast Local Health District
Mrs Kerry Grace Chief Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast
Mr Cameron Marshall Regional Manager and Breakfast presenter, ABC Mid North Coast
Mr Terry Muldoon Principal, St Columba Anglican School
Uncle Bill O'Brien Biripi Elder, Biripi Land Council
Mrs Nicole Rowe Area Manager - North Coast, Mission Australia
Mrs Leigh Vaughan Chair, Arts Mid North Coast
Mr Haydn Oriti Partner, Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers
Mr Neville Parsons Chief Executive Officer, Holiday Coast Credit Union
Ms Kelly O'Brien Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Port Macquarie- Hastings Council
Mr Paul Rowlandson Consulting Surveyor, King & Campbell
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Member Position & Organisation
Hon Leslie Williams MP Member for Port Macquarie, NSW Government
Councillor Peta Pinson Mayor, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Mr Mark Wilson Executive Officer, Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce
Murray-Hume Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Mr Kevin Mack Mayor, Albury City
Mr Darryl Ward Principal, Albury High School
Mr David Wolfenden Acting Chair, Murray Local Land Services
Director of Regional Development and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Ms Edwina Hayes Development Australia - Murray
Ms Kerry Penton Regional General Manager, South Region, TAFE NSW
Mr Mark Dixon Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, City of Wodonga
Mr Phil Paterson Acting Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Wodonga TAFE
Mr Frank Zaknich General Manager, Albury City
Councillor Anna Speedie Mayor, City of Wodonga
Mr Vern Hilditch Executive Principal, Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Ms Alyce Fisher Executive Director, Murray Arts
Mr Justin Clancy MP Member for Albury, Parliament of New South Wales
Ms Tracey Squire Economic Development and Tourism Director, Albury City
Ms Debra Mundra Director Community Development, City of Wodonga
Orana and Far Western Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Councillor Ben Shields Mayor of Dubbo, Dubbo Regional Council
Mr Geoff Wise Chair, Western Lands Advisory Council
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Member Position & Organisation
Executive Director, Allied Health Services, Western NSW Local Health Mr Richard Cheney District Chief Executive Officer, Rural Financial Counselling Service - Central Mr Jeff Caldbeck Region Executive District Director, Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western NSW Ms Jo Lawrence Districts, Department of Family and Community Services
Mr Michael Sutherland General Manager NSW, Alkane Resources Ltd
Mr Craig Mansour Principal, Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Mr Richard Mutton Director, Dubbo Community Radio
Mr Mathew Dickerson Director, Axxis
Ms Jillian Kilby Founder, The Exchange
Regional NSW Investment Coordinator, Department of Premier and Mr Murray Wood Cabinet
Mrs Jennifer Cowley President, Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie
Ms Mandi Randell Principal, Central West Leadership Academy
Councillor Craig Davies Mayor, Narromine Shire Council
Mr Dugald Saunders MP Member for Dubbo, Parliament of New South Wales
Riverina Regional Consultative Committee
Member Position & Organisation
Mr Alan Johnston Chief Executive Officer, Committee4Wagga
Dr Joe McGirr MP Member for Wagga Wagga, Parliament of New South Wales
Ms Julie Briggs Executive Officer, REROC
Ms Kerry Penton Regional General Manager, South Region, TAFE NSW
Ms Rachel Whiting Chief Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia - Riverina
Hon Michael McCormack Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Riverina, Federal Parliament MP Councillor Greg Conkey Mayor, Wagga Wagga City Council OAM Business Development Manager, Regional Development - Department of Ms Jane Barnes Premier and Cabinet
Mr Dan Hayes Mental Health Manager, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
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Member Position & Organisation
Mr David Bardos Business Development Manager, Port of Melbourne
Mr Ross Tyson Editor - The Daily Advertiser, Fairfax Media
Ms Janice Summerhayes Director Community, Wagga Wagga City Council
Ms Dianna Somerville Director, RGTC Group
Regional Director, Riverina Murray at Department of Premier and Cabinet Mr James Bolton (NSW)
Image: Riverina Regional Consultative Committee Dinner
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