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A collaboration changing lives – Inside and Out

Graduands seated at the Graduation Ceremony, DCC “Doing this training has taught me many ways to help myself and others back home. I have learnt ways to deal with my stress, my emotions and have gained confidence to speak up and not be shame! … I believe that programs like these assis
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Graduation Ceremony – A day of Celebration at Darwin Correctional Precinct

Staff from BIITE (including Holtze Campus BIITE staff), NT Corrections and Uni New England) Holtze Campus – Darwin Correctional Precinct – BIITE Graduation Ceremony Thursday 24th October 2019. Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) has been delivering accredited
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A success story for prisoners studying with BIITE in 2018

Dr Wendy Ludwig addressing graduates Batchelor Institute is proud to be working alongside the Northern Territory Department of the Attorney-General and Justice to improve the educational levels and employability skills of offenders across the NT. Through a Service Level Agreement, pri
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Corrections completions at all time high

Mr Mark Payne, Commissioner, Northern Territory Correctional Services addressing graduands and guests Graduations are always a time for celebration and recognition of achievement. They serve as an inspiration for graduates to continue their studies and make positive changes in their l
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Alice Springs Prison Education Program continues record growth

Batchelor Institute’s Acting Director of Arts and Humanities Ms Evelyn Schaber with graduates Aileen Adamson (left), Toni Leigh Harbas (centre) Completions of educational qualifications at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre have once again risen to new and record-breaking heights.
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Berrimah Graduation 2013

On 14 October 2013 41 students of the Batchelor Institute Berrimah Construction Services construction training program gathered with dignitaries and staff from Batchelor Institute and Northern Territory Department Correctional Services (NTDCS) for a shared Graduation ceremony at the t
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Trio ready to take next step on road to service

Commissioner of Correctional Services Ken Middlebrook with Indigenous students Taquila Derrington, Elliot Lewis, Jesse Norris and NT Chief Minister Adam Giles. Photo and story NT News Three Indigenous students are now qualified to train as Northern Territory prison officers after comp
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Crocs and fridges – life in the Territory!

DARWIN FRIDGE FESTIVAL The BiiteBuild Workshop has been given top billing for this year’s Darwin Fridge Festival. The Darwin Fridge Festival is a salute to art, people and the humble fridge. Throughout October, community groups, businesses, artists, families and inspired individ
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