A GOOD TIME FOR UPSKILLING, TENNANT CREEK, NT
Jimmy and Aggie planning work and having a laugh.
Jimmy is the Cultural Liaison Officer at the Warumungu Cultural Centre, Nyinkka Nyunyu at Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, and a key representative to the Julalikari Aboriginal Corporation. While COVID-19 may have put a hold on Nyinkka Nyunyu’s plans of expanding their cultural tours, exhibiting their artworks, and opening a bush food café, the team has been quick to make the most of their changed circumstances.
Jimmy says, “I have taken time out to focus on my professional development, working on my digital literacy and improving my written English. I’m grateful to Nyinkka Nyunyu for giving me this time to build my skills and confidence - so I can do a better job and support my people.”
Jimmy has been working with Community First Development volunteer, Aggie, on a project to support his digital literacy, work planning, weekly reporting, and professional communications, including media appearances. They have been meeting up three mornings a week via video calls, sharing their screens, having a laugh, and getting the job done!