Seminars

Succeeding Beyond Borders

AFRICA SEMINAR SERIES

SUCCEEDING BEYOND BORDERS | WITH AARON MASHANO

In conjunction with Sydney University, African-born Aaron Mashano NSW Business Development Manager for Navitas Ltd also African Professionals of Australia NSW Vice Chairman discusses challenges facing Africans in Australia at university on entering the workforce. He also looks at wider issues of cultural integration.

THURSDAY 18 AUGUST

4PM TO 5PM

LECTURE THEATRE 106

NEW LAW BUILDING

INTRODUCTION BY MELVIN HACHUMA

CHAIRMAN OF AFRICAN PROFESSIONALS OF AUSTRALIA – NSW

For more information contact Dr Nesrin Varol

nesrin.varol@sydney.edu.au

International Development Manager (Africa)

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor International

sydney.edu.au/international

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Seminar: Succeeding in 2010 and Beyond

African Professionals of Australia’ s will be hosting an Information Sharing Seminar, themed “Succeeding in 2010 and Beyond” on the 26th June 2010 @ 15:00hrs, up till 17:30hrs (registration begins at 1430hrs)

Start: Jun 26 2010 – 3:00pm
End: Jun 26 2010 – 6:00pm
Timezone: Australia/Perth

Where: University Club WA, Hackett Entrance #1, Hackett Drive, Crawley, Western Australia  APA presents a community based event, aimed at empowering members of the African community with information which is central and necessary in facilitating survival and success in the Australian professional Industry.

Part of succeeding in the community we live in, is the understanding that we are essentially required to integrate into the Australian society. A vital understanding of the Australian community, as well as access to its beneficial resources, is key to Professional and Personal achievement. At this event, you will have access to various resources and guides to assist in gaining your success. APA believes that by providing access to these resources, we are enabling members of the community to become the best that they can be as well as becoming a valuable asset to the Australian community in which they wish to thrive.

This is a free to public event, co-ordinated in accordance with APA’s primary mission, which is to “Unite Professionals of African Origin towards the achievement of a strong Professional presence/impact in the Australian workforce”.

APA aims to inspire integrity and excellence in all professional endeavours, so as to radically improve the image of Africans as perceived by the rest of the World.

PRESENTERS

1. Andrew Emmott of “Inter-staff International”

Topic:“Immigration Matters”, all you need to know!

2. Cathy Davids: Tafe Western Australia

Topic:“Advance yourself”, Professional development courses and what you didn’t know about them!

3. Natalie Lewis: Adecco Group, Recruitment Specialists.

Topic:“Soft skills to attaining and retaining that JOB”

4.   Richelle Moran: Small Business Development Corporation

Topic:“Starting your own business, Benefits and Challenges”: Richelle discusses the many possibilities and benefits of working with SBDC as one prepares start or work through a small business.

Mr. Davies Chibale,

Director of Demukali Employment and Recruitment Solutions

Topic: Mindset Vs Strategy: Discussing the Art & Science of Planning, Davies presents mindset as mentality: a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations & strategy: the art or science of planning, A plan, an elaborate and systematic plan of action, the ‘how’…to get there and much more..

Mr. Samuel Riek

African Professional of the Year: Working to assist several migrants from war-torn countries settles in, Samuel is an inspiration to the African Community having migrated to Australia as a Refugee and now working to

Topic:Unions and other issues that affect African Migrants to Australia and what they should know.

Entry: Free, Free, Free

Refreshments: Canapés, tea, coffee and soft drinks

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Seminar: Evening of Professional Esteem

The program was initiated by African Professionals of Australia to empower African Australian Professionals on how to;

• Build Self- Confidence
• Build Branded Personality
• Achieve Outstanding Performance
• Establish Individual SWOT Analysis
• Create Self Vision and Purpose

Guest Speakers at the event were:
Chris Bates ( Director Checkside Group, Respected Business Strategist and Consultant)
Professor Moses Tade (Dean of Engineering, Curtin University of Technology)
Dr Samuel Bada (Director Maddington Doctors Practice)
Dr Job Kayode Ojo (Director Roleystone Family Medical Centre)

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Seminar: Africans with Vision

African Professionals of Australia hosted a seminar themed “Africans with Vision at the Aqualife Centre, in Victoria Park. The aim of the even was to enable African Professionals to share their goals and vision for growth of African Communities in Western Australia.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Casta Tangaraza

MANAGER: Equal Opportunity & Social Justice

Murdoch University

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