This is a new program directed at International students wishing to improve their confidence when speaking Australian English. The organisers would absolutely love to have confident English-speaking Volunteers participate in a number of the sessions and activities - ranging from classroom discussions to off campus excursions (paid-for, transport provided) to the Warrdong Aboriginal Experience in King's Park, and the Bibbulmun track.
This program is a fabulous way to meet new people, and make a very worthwhile contrubition to new students' experiences at Curtin and in Australia. Speak Up runs on Wednesdays (all except for the Bibbulmum excursion which is on a Saturday) for 10 sessions during semester.
However, volunteers are only needed for 6-8 hours spread out over the semester as particular activities are more suited than others to conversation!
To get involved in this fabulous program, drop into Building 599 and talk to:
Helen Hesselberg
Program Staff Liaison
Office Location: 599.117
Phone: 9266 1233
Email: h.hesselberg@curtin.edu.au
Karen Motta
Director of Cross-Cultural Programs
Curtin Volunteers!
Mobile: 0403 557 312
Phone: 08 9266 3954
Email: karen.motta90@gmail.com
Curtin Volunteers!
Building 599
Phone: 9266 3954
Fax: 08 9266 3847
Email: cv@curtin.edu.au