JobTrail launches Deadly Jarjums cultural program in Western Australian schools

Callan Morse
Callan Morse Published August 23, 2023 at 1.30pm (AWST)

JobTrail, a majority Aboriginal owned and operated recruitment business has announced the launch of a new cultural education program at two Western Australian schools.

Known as Deadly Jarjums, the program is a cultural training path way which equips Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs) to deliver cultural content in schools.

Rolling out at Safety Bay High School, north of Perth, last week and Clark Community High School, south of Perth this week, the 10-week pilot program covers a variety of subjects including culture, kinship and ceremony and will culminate in cultural performance.

After JobTrail's recent engagement with schools and through consultancy, cultural training, Indigenous employment and engagement, a need for training pathways in schools for students to become AIEOs which would provide qualifications to deliver cultural knowledge training was identified.

It also became apparent that Aboriginal studies should be introduced as a compulsory HASS subject.

The program was recently launched at Safety Bay High School with the support of proud Yamatji man and JobTrail cultural education facilitator, Ernie Dingo.

Safety Bay High School principal, Alen Kursar, said participating in the Deadly Jarjums program will be of significant benefit to the Safety Bay High School community.

"Being exposed to culture is an empowering activity for all of us here at Safety Bay Senior High School. We have so much to learn and this program will really help us in enabling truth telling stories to be shared and heard first hand," Mr Kursar said.

"We are so grateful to JobTrail and Ernie for engaging with our school on this amazing opportunity and initiative. The students and staff are excited and feel privileged to be involved."

In addition to cultural education and training, JobTrails also offers workforce management, Indigenous engagement and consultancy to assist the increase of Indigenous engagement across construction, civil, mining, education and defence sectors.

JobTrail's national business manager, Cliff White, said the Deadly Jarjum program has been designed for people of all backgrounds to raise their understanding and awareness of Indigenous Australian culture.

"JobTrail's Deadly Jarjum Program aims to increase the appreciation and understanding of Indigenous cultures for all Australians, regardless of their background and cultivate an environment where sustainable economic independence for the Indigenous members of our society can be achieved," Mr White said.

JobTrail is aiming to eventually rollout the Deadly Jarjums program nationwide.

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