Karen's story

Learning with Paul

Hi there

My name is Karen Healey and I live in Kowanyama. I have been living here since last April and it has been an experience for me and my family. At the moment I am working at the school and it has been a challenge working within this area.

Originally I am from PNG from the Aroma coast about three hours east of Pom City, however we live in Port Moresby. Since coming to Australia, we have lived in Cairns and the children have all gone to school there.

My thoughts on attending course was mainly due to help me do things on my own and get a better update on computer programs. These days its the young ones that know it all but the mature adults have to learn too and its been interesting for me.

I have managed to do a Dvd yesterday and also a carlendar and working on powerpoint making a poster. It has been alot of fun doing all the alterations and seeing the results been amazing.

I am priviledged to do this.

Thanks very much to Paul and Michelle for their time

Be seeing you soon

Karen

Roslyn's Story

Hi! My name is Roslyn Gilbert I live in Kowanyama. I was born in Thursday Island Hospital on the 1st of August, 1966. My mum is originally from Normanton and moved here in the late 1930's and my dad is from Kowanyama. I have two brothers, they live away from Kowanyama one's living in Gordonvale and the other lives in Mt. Garnet. I am currently working at the Training Centre, I have worked here for at least one and half year and enjoying it. I am also doing a course at Cairns TAFE in Business Administration Certificate IV. I've also graduated in Cairns last year, and completed Certificate I,II & III in Business Administration.

Gladys Story

Hi my name is Gladys Brumby I lived in Kowanyama all my life.

I have five sisters including myself and one brother. I was born in Thursday Island. I've worked in the Kowanyama Council Office for 3 years as a CDEP Clerk. My work goal is to become a Childcare Worker.

My social interest is listening to music (country), going fishing,hunting,swimming,camping,visiting other places and meeting other family members(from stolen generation).