Engaging and strengthening relationships
The University of Newcastle and CARE-P hosted the Ghana (African) High Commissioner to Australia and the Indo Pacific, Dr Joseph Coffie-Agoe and his team on their visit UON/CARE-P to deepen relationships
The High Commissioner was interested in advancing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana and Africa and is working with our UON CIFAL team to promote the SDG goals. We also farewell the Deputy Commissioner Minister Vivian Asempapa who has been an enduring partner of CARE-P since the centre’s establishment in November 2019.
The Ugandan High Commissioner Professor Joyce Kikafunda visited CARE-P on two occasions to collaborate on a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) program being developed by the UON/CARE-P TVET team and their collaborators in a group of Eastern African countries. The high commissioner is passionate in working with UON through CARE-P to tackle youth unemployment with TVET programs. Youth unemployment is one of the greatest threats to sustainable development. Africa’s population is young and holds potentials for the UON TVET program which is at an advanced stage but looking for seed grant towards implementation.
Building a strong, healthy and inclusive regional community
CARE-P supported the Hunter African Community Council (HACC) to deliver a Drug awareness program in March 2021. CARE-P member and mental health expert Dr Gordon Donnir delivered the Keynote speech at the drug awareness workshop. Dr Winifred Asare Doku another CARE-P member and mental health expert also opened her door to help HACCs members and families with drug and alcohol challenges.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.