If you are an organisation in the private or public sector wanting to communicate to potential clients then Charles Darwin University Orientation 2013 is an event not to miss.
Student orientation day is your opportunity to meet, speak and promote your services directly to our students and staff. The university will promote Orientation 2013 directly to its new and continuing students as well as to university staff.
Space is limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The Orientation's Exhibition will be held on Wednesday 27 February, 2013 at the Casuarina campus in Darwin.
2013 EXHIBITORS
| Exhibitors | Organisational Profile |
| uniprint NT | The uniPrint NT combines the age-old craft of printing with modern technology to provide a comprehensive range of services, including prepress, graphic design, digital and offset printing, and multiple finishing options, including thesis binding available to all. The uniprint express system provides $10 per semester free of charge to each student which is allocated to a ‘printstart’ account on each CDU student card. Photocopiers and printers are available in the libraries on the Casuarina and Palmerston campuses. Your student card can be used as a rechargeable copy/print card or you can buy a casual user photocopy card from the cash reload stations in both libraries.Please read the notices around the room carefully before you start. If you have any problems, contact library staff or go to www.cdu.edu.au/uniprintexpress/ |
| DonateLife NT | DonateLife NT is the organ and tissue donation agency in the Northern Territory. Organ donors save lives, and for this reason we encourage everyone to discover the facts, make a decision and discuss it with your family. Make your donation wishes count! |
| Deloitte | As one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and its affiliates provide audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. We offer the Summer Vacation Program where the students would spend three weeks from November to February gaining exposure to client work, our award-winning learning and development programs, and social events, with the prospect of securing a Graduate position with the firm. If you're in your penultimate year at university you are eligible to apply. We also offer the Graduate Program in early 2014 as a Graduate for a career that will stimulate, reward and motivate you like no other. Surrounded by a large peer group, you’ll be supported by a dedicated mentor and counselling team who will work with you to build your technical and business skills. |
| Family Planning NT | A sexual and reproductive health service, Family Planning NT, delivers education and training to community members and professionals. |
| Vinnies | The St Vincent de Paul Society's 40000 members and volunteers work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 130 countries and has over 950000 members. |
| Clinic 34 Sexual Health Clinic | Clinic 34 provides free and confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmissible diseases (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs). Clinic 34 is located at 87 Mitchell Street, Darwin (next door to Discovery Nightclub). Call 8999 2678 |
| Amity Community Services | Amity Community Services is a non-government, non-religious and not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services relating to behaviours of habit. Amity provides confidential counselling, information, support and education in the areas of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. The service is available to people who have concerns about their own behaviour or are concerned about the behaviour of someone close to them. |
| International House Darwin | International House Darwin (IHD) offers a range of student accommodation options, situated on the Casuarina campus of CDU in Darwin. IHD accommodates 360 students in 16 self-standing multi-level buildings, providing students with access to affordable accommodation and a great community atmosphere. |
| The Naked CEO | The Naked CEO is a free, online resource giving students a rare glimpse inside the boardrooms of the most interesting and successful companies in Australia and beyond. This is to help the students bridging the gap between theory and the real world. |
| Careers in Government | The Department of Corporate and Information Services Employment Programs Unit coordinate the recruitment and facilitate the application administration for the Northern Territory Public Sector Graduate Development Program, Vacation Employment Program and the Indigenous Cadetship Support Program. These programs support the Government initiatives and aim to develop skills, experience, knowledge and increse capacity and capabilities with the NTPS. |
| The Gym@CDU | The Gym@CDU is your local, friendly and vibrant community gym, open to the public. Operating seven days a week, we have modern air-conditioned facilities, a huge range of Group Fitness classes, a large gym area and many additional services. We also offer student discounts, staff concessions and competitive public prices. |
| Bupa | As a healthcare leader, Bupa offers affordable Australian Resident and Overseas Student Health Cover with fast, friendly and helpful advice on their healthcare needs, so they can focus on their studies. |
| Red Frogs & In Church | Red Frogs is a chaplaincy program for university students. They are involved with university events and provide support and practical components such as hydration statins and of course Red Frogs. INChurch is a church that meets on campus, many students attend each week. |
| YEAH | YEAH is an Australian youth-driven health promotion organisation supporting young people to take control of their sexual health. In 2012 it is estimated that YEAH reached more than 25,000 young Australians across all states and territories though peer education workshops and youth led health promotion activities at public events. |
| Dept Treasury and Finance | The Department of Treasury and Finance is a trusted and influential adviser to the NT Government areas including financial management, and public sector superannuation. We offer a range of career opportunities and supportive environment that encourages work/life balance, professional development and career progression. |
| Environment Centre NT | The Environment Centre NT is the peak community sector environment organisation in the Northern Territory, Australia. The Environment Centre NT has been working to protect the environment since 1983. Visit our booth as we have lots of educational books and awareness raising materials available to all students. |
| Flinders NT Medical Program | Flinders University in the NT offers the Flinders Doctor of Medicine (MD). Whether you are a school leaver or university graduate in the Territory, the NT Medical Program (NTMP) allows you to undergo your entire medical training in the Northern Territory. For school leavers, Flinders University in partnership with Charles Darwin University offers a 6 year double degree. Flinders University also offers an Indigenous Entry Stream for Indigenous graduates interested in the four year MD. |
| Volunteering SA & NT | Volunteering SA&NT, is a not-for-profit organisation and the peak body representing the interests of volunteers and the volunteering sector in South Australia and Northern Territory. Our mission is to promote and celebrate volunteering and play a key leadership role in advancing volunteering by providing an extensive range of services, support and resources for over 2000 volunteer organisations annually and some 600,000 volunteers. Volunteering SA&NT is community spirited, inclusive and innovative; and we promote a culture of learning. We work with individuals, organisations and communities who are interested in volunteering. |
| Mediation…a way to work it out | Community Justice Centre offers a free mediation service for the community.The Community Justice Centre (CJC) has been established by the Northern Territory Government to provide mediation services to the community to help people resolve their own disputes without legal action. Our service is free, confidential, voluntary, timely, and easy to use. |
| Defence Force Recruiting | Defence Force Recruiting will provide information and advice on full time and part time career opportunities available in the Australian Defence Force. |
| Bank SA | Bank SA offers easy to manage banking products such as internet banking, visa debit cards, fee free student accounts, easy to manage superannuation accounts and a range of general banking products for everyone. |
| Total Recreation | Total Recreation is a not for profit organisation that offers sports and recreation for people with disabilities to get them actively invovled in the community. |
| Multicultural Council NT | The MCNT, based in suburban Malak, is the local peak body for multiculturalism and provides direct services and activities to ensure social inclusion for vulnerable and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and families from culturally and linguistically diverse communities - particularly recently arrived migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds. |
| Conservation Volunteers | Conservation Volunteers offer volunteers a chance to participate in a range of local and remote conservation projects gaining knowledge, practical work experience skills and networking opportunities. Our projects range from birds surveys, weed mapping, weeding and revegetation, fencing and track maintenance, feral animal monitoring and control, marine debris activities and turtle monitoring. |
| Australian Red Cross | Relief in times of crisis, care when it is needed most and commitment when others turn away. Red Cross is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live. Become involved in one of the largest humanitarian organisations. |
| Fair Work | Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) provides infromatioon to workers about their workplace rights and entitlements. If you have a problem, we can help. If you have a question, we can answer it. |
| Hello Sunday Morning | Hello Sunday Morning is a website that helps everyday people take a break from drinking and change their relationship with alcohol. It offers a way for you to sign up, blog about your journey, achieve some goals and get perspective on why and how you would like to drink. |
| Hey Ladies | The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) is a national research project. It began in 1996 with 40000 participants. ALSWH is now recruiting a new group of women aged 18-23 years. We need you! To participate, fill in a short online survey at www.alswh.org.au/survey. You will go in the draw to win one of hundred $50 gift vouchers. |
| NT Legal Aid Commission | NT Legal Aid Commission is an independent statutory commision and provides access to the law and legal assistance to people who are unable to afford it. We also have a range of resources and information about the law available as community legal education tools. |
| Melaleuca Refugee Centre | Melaleuca provides early settlement, counselling and community development services to newly arrived refugee communities in Darwin. We also need volunteers to help these individuals and families settle into Darwin life. |
| Young Labor NT | Young Labor NT is the political youth wing of the Northern Territory Labor Party.Young Labor is the youth branch of the Labor party for anyone under 30. Membership is $5 and in such a small jurisdiction the opportunity for young people to make a difference in a political arena could not be more apparent. |
| St John Ambulance NT | St John Ambulance Australia NT is a self-funding charitable organisation active in the Northern Territory, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. St John provides first aid training, first aid kits, first aid services at community and public events, and assistance during national disaster relief, through volunteers as well as ambulance services throughout the NT. |
| CDU Students' Association (CDUSA) | CDUSA is for the students by the students. CDUSA is a student run association that supports, advocates and enhances student’s experiences whilst at university. We are your voice on campus, even if you are not. For more information or if you are interested in joining us please email cdusauce@gmail.com |
| CDU Study Abroad and Exchange | Do you want to travel while you are studying? Study Abroad is an academic program for CDU students who wish to complete one or two semesters of study at a different university overseas. If you think it’s not affordable, OS-Help and $5000 scholarships may be available.Find out more! |
| Scholarships at CDU | CDU Scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses, the Government, community groups and the University to assist students with the financial burden of studying. Scholarships are available to a wide variety of study areas and may also be based on academic excellence or socioeconomic status. We encourage all students to come and talk to us about the scholarships available to them. |
| CDU Christians | CDU Christians is a students group on campus. We invite Christians or those wanting to know more to join us in biblestudies, camps, and other social events. |
| Office of Library Services | The Office of Library Services has a range of print and online resources available to assist staff and students with their research and information needs. We can provide library tours, subject specific workshops, assistance with collection development, use of electronic tools and resources as well as printing and copying facilities. |
| Assignments and Study Skills Help | The Academic Language and Learning Success Program (ALLSP) team assists students to develop the academic skills necessary to succeed in their studies at CDU. This includes understanding the university academic expectations and conventions and developing strategies in order to meet them. ALLSP’s services are free and are available to all higher education CDU students. Academic skills workshops and individual consultations are conducted online, on the phone and face-to-face. Individual consultations are also offered after 5pm weekdays and on weekends. If you are not getting the grades you want or you would like to do better, contact us at www.cdu.edu.au/allsp |
| CDU Talloires Student Network | CDU Talloires is a student led group that is committed to engaging students and the community in interesting and innovative activities that are sustainable, ethical and forward thinking. CDU Talloires provides students with the opportunity to engage with other students from different backgrounds, the community and the university. Students and the community are able to work collaboratively to learn new skills and help fresh ideas become achievable goals. |
| CDU Law Society | The Charles Darwin University Law Students' Society (CDULSS) is a student elected committee which represents the student body and are also a member of ALSA (Australian Law Students Association), the national body. Membership of CDULSS is free and open to all past and present students, lecturers and friends of the Charles Darwin University Law School. |
| StARRH - Rural Health Club | The students' association for rural and remote health provides a voice for students who are passionate about rural and remote health issues. StARRH promotes multi-disciplinary networking and professional development opportunities. |
| TEPSA | TEPSA is a branch of the national pharmacy students' association which aims to provide educational and networking opportunities to pharmacy students across Australia. |
| Academic Liaison Unit (ALU) | Academic Liaison Unit (ALU) – EHSE & LEBA: the ALU provides guidance to students throughout their degrees, providing study plans and suggesting course progression for students. Advise on administration processes relating to student forms i.e. enrolments and examinations. The ALU provides information to students who may be at risk of failing on the availability of support services throughout the University. |
| ACIKE, OIAS, AFB | Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE): information concerning courses and programs for students wishing to carry out indigenous studies. Office of Indigenous Academic Support (OIAS) - information for tutoring (ITAS) and study support, computer facilities and student lounge. Away From Base (AFB): information about student assistance for travel to suport course work, attendance at practicums, workshops and compulsory away from home programs. |
| Sporting Clubs | What’s your sport? Sporting Clubs invite you to find out what they are up to in 2013. Get involved! Do not miss your chance to participate in exciting upcoming events this year. Examples of the clubs - the Australian Sepak Takraw Association. They are working towards raising the profile of the sport within Australia. starting with involvement in schools and universities as well as helping our elite team compete overseas. |