Designed by silversmith Robin Blau, it depicts a shield and an outline of a Kangaroo and an Emu facing inwards, symbolising that Australia will only move forwards as both animals are unable to walk backwards.
Canberra Conference and Coffee May 21st 2010 What better way to see Canberra than to sign up for a professional development conference on Early Years Intervention for Children with Special Needs with Kate, the deputy and Jill my colleague in the early Years Support Unit and an opportunity for some team building. It was quite an apt place for a conference as the name Canberra is based on the Aboriginal word meaning ‘meeting place’. The ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Australian Capital Territory » Canberra Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
It is now four years since we arrived in Australia and it continues to feel like we are on a very long holiday! Since moving over here we have opened doors to new friendships, career moves, family visits and new opportunities it has been a roller coaster of a journey but one we embrace and work towards making it even more successful.
We have also managed to visit the UK on a number of visits to see family and friends and have also loved having visitors who have stayed with us whilst holidaying here and sharing with them some of the many lovely places we have discovered in and around Brisbane... full info