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CDAA Cairns 2011 Conference - Only 3 weeks to finalise your Abstract

Abstracts are invited from practitioners and researchers by 2 September 2010. The following types of presentations are being considered: Concurrent Workshops; Research Presentations; Research Symposia; and Poster Presentations. Abstracts from first time presenters are especially encouraged.

Use this link to access the Call for Abstracts brochure or submit your online

New 'Find a Career Practitioner' search on the CDAA website

The CDAA is pleased to announce that a new search facility has been created for the CDAA website. This has been in response to many inquiries and ideas from members on how to improve the search. Thank you to all who have contributed.

The two key parts of these changes are the introduction of a postcode search and increased opportunity for practitioners to include information on their listings. All Professional and Fellow members are entitled to this member benefit.

Instructions on how to update your listing can be found at: www.cdaa.org.au/content/find-cdp-directory

Divisional Events

	21 August 2010 - Queensland Good Theory Good Practice	5 CPD Hours
	26 - 29 April 2011 CDAA National Conference	12 CPD Hours

2010 myfuture Video Competition is now on!

Help your students explore career ideas and learn new skills.

Bigger and better than ever before, schools now have the opportunity to win a cash prize of $7500.

To assist educators and students with creating videos, the competition is supported by a wide range of complimentary educational resources. These valuable resources are relevant to career education and video production.

The myfuture Video Competition – Best School Entry commences on 30 July and closes 29 October 2010. Individual students and groups are encouraged to enter.

New categories for 2010 include the myfuture Youth Video Award (non secondary school) that offers a cash prize of $7500. This category commences on 1 August and closes on Friday 28 February 2011.

Visit the myfuture website (http://www.myfuture.edu.au) for further information and to sign up to receive regular competition updates that will provide helpful tips for producing a video entry.

Australian Work and Life Index (AWALI)

The Australian Work and Life Index (AWALI) is a national survey of work–life outcomes amongst working Australians. AWALI commenced in 2007 and has been repeated annually by the Centre for Work + Life at the University of South Australia in partnership with the SA and WA governments.

The 2010 national AWALI report was launched on 3 August 2010. For further information and a copy of the report follow this link.

What a difference a week makes to careers

The 2011 National Career Development Week (NCDW) campaign week of celebrations will be held from 16 to 22 May 2011. NCDW emphasises the importance and benefits for all Australians to develop the skills to manage their life, learning and work across the lifespan. Although NCDW Celebration Week is held in May each year, the NCDW campaign includes and supports careers events held throughout the campaign year. Read more...

DEEWR Scholarships for Career Advisers available for 2011

The DEEWR Scholarships for Career Advisers program has been extended to include a 2011 round. Applications are now open and close 20 August 2010. The Industry Placement Scholarships provide $10,000 to enable a short-term industry placement to further successful applicants' skills or knowledge of workplaces, industry sectors and/or occupations. The Study Scholarships provide $5,000 for successful applicants to undertake post graduate study in the career education field in 2010.

Both types of scholarships are available to career advisers/practitioners at Australian schools, TAFEs and universities. Visit http://careers.curriculum.edu.au to apply or email careerscholarships@esa.edu.au for more information.

New Scientist Article - Brain scans may improve careers advice

In this interesting article Catherine de Lange discusses research on mapping grey matter that has led Richard Haier to think that neuroimaging could tell people what work will suit them best. For further information follow this link.

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