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Copy of Seed Foundation Australia - Term 1 Wrap Up

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:58:24 GMT

Term 1 Newsletter

Seed Foundation Australia - Term 1 Wrap Up

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Tue, 02 May 2023 06:39:03 GMT

Term 1 Newsletter

Seed Foundation Australia - Term 4 Wrap Up

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:31:50 GMT

Term 4 Newsletter

Seed Foundation Australia - Term 3 Wrap up

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:37:43 GMT

Term 3 Newsletter

Regional Winners - Community Training Initiative of the Year and School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:34:46 GMT

Community Training Initiative of the Year and School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Regional winners: Seed Foundation Australia and Caleb Baker

What a successful night at the 2022 Queensland Training Awards! #QTA2022

Seed Foundation Australia was successful in receiving the Community Training Initiative of the Year Award! We thank all the sponsors and event management for making the night possible, as well as our Seed Board and Seed/CnG Employment Team for putting in all the hard work too getting us where we are as an amazing organisation!

Caleb Baker was successful in winning the School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Category as well as presenting an amazing speech that left us all breathless. You’re such an inspiration Caleb and should be very proud of yourself! We look forward to seeing where this opportunity leads you!

Sha-Kia Miller came very close to winning the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Award as she was the top 3 finalist within the North Queensland Region. Sha-Kia, you have an amazing story and continue to be an awesome role model for many to look up too! Keep striving and doing the amazing work that you continue to do, we are honoured to work alongside you!

Check out or website for more information and updates for upcoming events.

www.seedfoundationaustralia.com.au

Seed Foundation Australia - Term 2 Wrap up

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:17:29 GMT

Term 2 Newsletter

Seed Foundation Australia - Term 1 Wrap up

Tamara@seedfoundationaustralia.com.au (Tamara Hussey) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:54:06 GMT

Term 1 Newsletter

Seed Foundation Australia launches Impact Measurement Initiative

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:40:14 GMT

Seed Foundation Australia launches Impact Measurement Initiative

Through the generous support of one of our Philanthropic donors, Seed in conjunction with collaborators Development Impact and Socialsuite finalised the implementation phase of Seed's Impact Measurement project, intended to measure and evidence the value and impact of our work.

The Seed Outcome Framework is designed to measure overall outcomes to the themes of Self-determination, Empowerment, Engagement and Development through the Sub outcome areas and Seed organisational Goals of Health Literacy, Education and Employment through each stage. Each stage of the student journey has been mapped from year 11 (entry into health & community qualifications) through to post high school support called year 13 and beyond. These have been defined as Short (year 11), Medium (year 12) and Long (year 13,14 & 15) term outcomes.

Data from student surveys will be compiled into Socialsuite (cloud software), which analyses the data into dashboards, reporting differences tracked over time.

Seed would like to thank our donors for their generous support and the partners we worked with to implement our Impact Measurement project.

SEED FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:47:35 GMT

SEED FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Newsletter Term 3: Team presents at leadership conference and more

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:14:54 GMT

Seed Foundation Australia Term 3 Newsletter

What's Going On Inside...

Words From our Executive Officer - Brett Fragiacomo
Seed Team present at Leadership & Resilience Program in Townsville
Cassie Page shares her Seed journey
Emerging Industry partnerships - Gunyah of Wellness/Coolum SHS

Welcome to our Term 3 2021 Seed Foundation Australia newsletter. As we continue to progress through the year, 2021 has continued to be a year of opportunity and growth for Seed and our stakeholders.

As of the end of Term 3, we are excited with the number of Students, Seed Alumni, Host Employers and Industry Partners we have engaged and supported through the program to commence and progress through their education and employment pathways.

In addition to the 342 students from 62 partner schools, 111 year 13 alumni, Seed and CnG Employment are supporting 21 trainees to complete their traineeships.

With so much growth being experienced through our education and employment pathways, we are seeking any organisations looking to take on School-based or Adult Trainee's as well as Work Experience students to contact our team to discuss.

Enjoy our Seed Term 3 newsletter, we look forward to working with our valued Seed stakeholders for the remainder of the year.

Townsville Seed Team Present at Leadership and Resilience Day

The Seed Team enjoyed presenting at the Townsville Black Stars Leadership & Resilience Program on Friday 3rd September, 2021.

Approximately 25 students aged between 14-16 years of age from Kirwan State High School, Ignatius Park College and Annandale Christian College attended the program at The Salvation Army on a student free day.

The main focus for the day was to engage and bring self-awareness to the students and invite them to connect with services and programs.

Seed Foundation Australia delivered a session on exploring career opportunities in Health along with other services scheduled for the day from Queensland Rugby League, Wilson Security, Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services and Love Bites.

Kirwan State High School Students - Townsville Black Stars Leadership and Resilience Day

Cassie Page Shares Her Seed Journey

"If you ever feel like

giving up or there is an obstacle in your way.

Don't give up! You can do anything, if you put

your mind to it."

Exciting Industry Partnerships Providing Students with 0pportunities

It seems that everyone is talking about the gap between the Health Industry, and it's much needed Future Workforce. Industry is crying out for qualified health professionals, meanwhile across the pond, schools are doing their level best to prepare their Health students with real life exposure to health settings. And yet....the 2 often don't meet.

So in early 2021, the Seed Foundation decided to try to make inroads into bridging that gap. We commenced a project in the South East Queensland region, with the goal to connect a Medical Centre with a difference in Nambour ( Gunyah of Wellness ), with Year 12 students completing Connect 'n' Grow Health Qualifications ( at Coolum State High School ).

While students are receiving first class training at school through their exceptionally well trained teachers like Ms Tatnall and Nurse Bec, nothing quite compliments the training like exposure to a real life Medical setting.

And so....with all parties recognising the potential benefits of the project, we set out to embark on a plan to connect the dots.

Together we simulated a 'real world' recruitment drive and induction process, to place interested Year 12 students into work experience opportunities at Gunyah.

The outcome has been a resounding success for all involved. Not only have Gunyah been able to share their message of a 'Holistic Health Approach' with local students (as well as spread the word of all the great work they are doing in community), they are also able to spot some of the fresh talent coming through!

The passionate staff at Coolum SHS are ecstatic to be providing not only real life exposure of the health learnings with students, but also potential future employment outcomes. IT'S REALLY IS A WIN WIN!

Thank you to the Gunyah Wellness Team, the Coolum SHS staff, and of course the stars of the show...the Students who recognised the opportunity, applied, and made the absolute most of it! WELL DONE.

To keep in touch and learn more about our upcoming opportunities, follow us on our Social media or send us an email.

Newsletter Term 2: Seed Team had the privilege of joining St Patrick's College in Health Services Assistance class and more

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:54:30 GMT

Seed Foundation Australia Term 2 Newsletter

What's Going On Inside...

Words From our Executive Officer - Brett Fragiacomo
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation
Introducing our trainees - Kate James and Jahla Neliman
Bwgcolman Health Day
JCU Winter Camp
St Patrick Students visit CQU

What an exciting start to 2021 it has been for Seed Foundation Australia. As of the end of term 2, we are delighted with the number of students and partner schools who have engaged with the program this year. Currently we have 386 students being supported by Seed Engagement Managers to complete their Connect 'n' Grow health qualification from 62 Partner Schools across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Additionally Seed and CNG Employment are supporting nine School Based Trainees and seven Adult Trainees to complete their traineeships. With so much growth being experienced in our student numbers completing the program, we are seeking any organisations looking to take on School-based/post-school Trainee's or Work Experience students to contact our team to discuss.

Enjoy our Seed Term 2 newsletter, I look forward to an exciting and successful 2021 and to working with our valued Seed stakeholders for the remainder of the year. - Executive Officer, Brett Fragiacomo

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

Seed Foundation Australia recently had the pleasure of hosting Tim & Gina Fairfax and recently appointed TFFF CEO Neal Harvey in our Townsville office.

TFFF is one of Seeds generous key funding partners supporting the programs we deliver. It was amazing to introduce our Seed staff Rick and De'arne, as well as our inspiring current and past Seed students/alumni to the TFFF team during their Townsville visit.

We are extremely proud of the dedicated work and health literacy outcomes our small Seed team are achieving with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and alumni that we support across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Seed are truly grateful for the ongoing support TFFF are providing and certainly could not achieve the education, training and employment outcomes we have to date without TFFF's support.

Kate and Jahla Join the Team

We are excited to introduce 2 new members of the Seed Team. Kate and Jahla both joined us as Trainees in March this year - and both have made a fabulous impact already!

Here's a little about them.....

Kate is 18 and is based in our Sunshine Coast office. She was born in Sydney but has spent most of her life living on the Sunshine Coast. Kate identifies as Indigenous from the Butchulla tribe on K’gari.

She graduated from Beerwah High School last year and has now been working with Seed Foundation Australia completing her Certificate III in Business.

Since working with Seed, Kate has seen the Health industry in a different light - and now has aspirations of completing her own Health qualifications after her Traineeship.

She is eager to pursue a career where she can truly help others.

Jahla is based in our Townsville office. She is originally from Townsville and has previous experience working in the Education Department and also the Childcare industry.

After wanting to find something more challenging she relocated to Ayers Rock Resort and became a receptionist. She later returned to Townsville where her family is mostly from.

After being with Seed Foundation Australia for less than 6 months she has learnt so much and is very much part of this team.

Jahla is enjoying her role, and we love having both her and Kate on board. Welcome again you girls, Kate and Jahla.

Bwgcolman Health Day

We had 7 students and their trainer Amy Sachlikidis and accompanying Teacher Matthew Foster from Bwgcolman Community School attend from Palm Island for the day. They listened to the Health Workers from Naphl (Northern Australia Primary Health ltd) ITC - Integrated Team Care and their Health Journey stories.

The students also heard from Seed Foundation Australia and CnG staff regarding their employment Journey stories.

The students then visited the James Cook Uni Campus, followed by a visit to the IYMP (Indigenous Youth Mobility Program) House to talk with the Manager: Davina Ahwang about their program.

St Patrick Students Visit CQU

The Seed Team had the privilege of joining the St Patrick's College Certificate III in Health Services Assistance class, as they attended the CQU information day and tour of the campus in Townsville (27/5).

Representatives from the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Sciences talked about the differences between school and university, study options, introduced props used in their clinical learning space and ended with a tour of their facility.

Many students were unsure at the start if this was a pathway they would like to pursue, but when asked again after the experience they are reconsidering studying at CQU as their next step. Great exposure for the students.

To keep in touch and learn more about our upcoming opportunities, follow us on our Social media or send us an email.

Newsletter Term 1: Nine of our amazing students commence a school-based traineeship with Mater Private Hospital Townsville and more

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:41:25 GMT

Seed Foundation Australia Term 1 Newsletter

What's Going On Inside...

Introducing our new Executive Officer - Brett Fragiacomo
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation
Introducing our trainee - Cassandra Page
School Based Traineeships at The Mater Hospital
Past students where are they now

Seed Foundation Australia is very excited to announce the appointment of our new Executive Officer Brett Fragiacomo. Brett lives on the Sunshine Coast with his lovely wife Ngwee and three beautiful children Brandon, Jake, and Talia.

Brett comes to Seed Foundation Australia with over 17 years of experience in community services and development, in the areas of Sport and Recreation, Health and Fitness, Youth, and Primary Health within Local Government, not-for-profit, and private sector organisations, across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Brett's most recent role was Acting General Manager with North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health which focuses on supporting community health within the Sunshine Coast and Gympie area.

Prior to that, Brett spent four years with East Arnhem Regional Council in the Northern Territory and nine years with the Australian Football League across Queensland. Brett is excited to have commenced with Seed Foundation Australia and looks forward to working within the team and with our broader stakeholders assist individuals to achieve their true potential in life through quality education, training and employment pathways.

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

FFF partners with organisations delivering initiatives that promote student engagement and assist young people to develop their aspirations for further education and career pathways. Educators are developed and supported through professional development, peer networks and whole of school approaches. Below is a part of the report they had shared on us last year on their website. If you wish to see more this is the link. https://www.tfff.org.au/annualreport/2020/education /

Funding from TFFF enables Seed Foundation Australia's Engagement and Pathways Managers to provide individualised support and guidance for students, and to connect them with employment, traineeship and tertiary education opportunities. Seed Foundation Australia's relationship - focused approach is even more important for boarding students who come from various communities or islands across Cape York and the Torres Strait.

These include Aloomba, Doomadgee, Gordonvale, Yarrabah, Badu Island, Mer Island, Wujal Wujal, Mabuiag Island, Murray Island, Horn Island, Thursday Island, Boigu Island, Saibai Island, Yam Island, Coen, Kowanyama, Umagico, New Mapoon, Seisia, Palm Island, Pormpuraaw, Woorabinda, Weipa, Bamaga, Normanton, and Injinoo.

Host Employers in Townsville and Cairns offering School Based and Adult Traineeships play an important part in students’ career development, allowing them to gain real life experience that will not only assist with their career prospects but will also benefit their families and communities through sharing of the knowledge gained. As a result of their involvement with SFA, a higher proportion of students are now considering careers within their local health and social service industries.

Mater Townsville Hospital Trainee's

Please join us in congratulating our 9 amazing students that have commenced a school-based traineeship with Mater Private Hospital Townsville this year and are working towards completing their Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.

The team at Seed Foundation Australia looks forward to mentoring and supporting these students during the course of their traineeship while they get an insight into a hospital setting and develop their skills. We have students from Kirwan State High School, Pimlico State High School, St Patrick's College, and Ryan Catholic College.

Welcoming Cassandra Page to the Team

We would like to also introduce Cassandra Page (Cassie) who joined the team late last year in September. She was successful in gaining a Full-time adult traineeship while completing a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Cassie is a proud Nywaigi, Yidingi, Mumburra, and Mununjali girl. Early in her childhood, she lived in Ingham, QLD, where she started her primary schooling and then moved to Townsville for the rest of her schooling years. Cassie graduated from St Patrick's College Townsville in 2017.

Cassie previously worked in hospitality for 5 years during and after school. She relocated to Northern Territory and worked in a remote community called Yulara for a year as a food and beverage attendant.

Due to COVID, she transferred back home to Townsville and is excited to land the job with us.

Being with Seed Foundation Australia for 6 months, she has already done so much with us, such as taking care of our administrative tasks, travelling to the Sunshine Coast and many delightful team activities.

As she is enjoying her role, we love having her on board. Welcome again, Cassie.

Past Student and where are they now?

Martha Marks is a Year 12 graduate from last year who attended Bwgcolman Community School on Palm Island located outside of Townsville. She completed a Certificate II in Health Support Services and Community Services despite the impact of covid in 2020.

Martha has become a great role model to her fellow peers and family in the community by taking the next step in moving to Cairns under the Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways (IYMP) program.

She is currently enrolled in a Beautician course at Tafe with the future plans of potentially studying further in Community Services or Youth Service course.

We look forward to hearing more news about Martha in the future and wish her all the best in her.

To keep in touch and learn more about our upcoming opportunities, follow us on our Social media or send us an email.

A spotlight on Seed Foundation Australia - Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:39:38 GMT

Seed Foundation Australia continues to make a difference

Seed Foundation Australia (SFA) aims to improve the health, wellbeing and employment outcomes of Indigenous students attending schools in North and Far North Queensland. They do this by providing holistic support services for students who are completing a Certificate II/III in Health and/or Community Services with partner schools in Townsville, Cairns, Innisfail, Abergowrie, Mossman, Palm Island, Atherton, Weipa and Bamaga.