Archives
July 2006
Program summaries for Learning Works, and for selected programs, some additional resources for listeners to follow up on the program.
Week Beginning Monday 3 July 2006
Justice and Legal Issues
Come and live with us Mum - Part 7
We begin a two-part look at some of the legal issues behind elder abuse.
In this program, we hear from Margaret Brown, from the Hawke Institute,
University of South Australia, about her research into end of life decision-making
in relation to financial and health matters.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click
here
A Learning Society
WorkVentures
We hear of the work of a training provider in Sydney, and of the Unlimited
Potential program, run in conjunction with Microsoft, to assist community
organisations to develop technology for the benefit of their clients
who are endeavouring to return to the workforce.
Literature, Language and Music
Meet Colin Thiele - Part 8
Wattle Park Teachers College in Adelaide will be fondly remembered by
many teachers in SA and NT. We hear of Colin theile's time there as
Principal.
Week Beginning Monday 10 July 2006
A Learning Society
Learning Journeys Part 2 - Virtual First Aid, at Tauondi College
The Virtual First Aid Practice Firm is an international award-winning
initiative at Tauondi College in Port Adelaide. Indigenous students
learn about running a business in conjunction with the Australian Red
Cross.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Justice and Legal Issues
Come and live with us Mum - Part 8
We continue our look at some of the legal issues behind elder abuse.
In this program, more on end of life decision-making in relation to
financial and health matters.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Literature, Language and Music
Meet Colin Thiele - Part 9
This week, Colin Thiele reflects on his early links with the traditions
and festivals of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, and on one of
his favourite novels, The Sun on the Stubble, which is set in the Barossa
Valley.
Week Beginning Monday 17 July 2006
Justice and Legal Issues
Come and live with us Mum - Part 9
In these final two programs on aspects of elder abuse, we look at where
to go for assistance, and hear from several of our contributors that
elder abuse is not OK.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Literature, Language and Music
Meet Colin Thiele
Another extract from an extended interview with children's author and
South Australian educator Colin Thiele.
Media and Technology
Know before you go - Children's movie reviews
Know before you go - an on-line initiative of Young Media Australia
to assist parents to know what films are suitable for children at various
ages and stages of development.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Week Beginning Monday 24 July 2006
Justice and Legal Issues
Come and live with us Mum - Part 10
In this final program on aspects of elder abuse, we hear from several
of our contributors that elder abuse is not OK. Most of these ten programs
are already on the Learning Works website as mp3 audiofiles. Your feedback
on the series would be much appreciated. Email learningworks@pbafm.org.au
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
A Learning Society
Learning Journeys - Part 3 - Avon Art and Craft Guild
Another An abandoned and derelict church hall has now become a centre
for art and craft in a small country village with only ten houses, but
surrounded by many wheat farms. The Avon Art and Craft Guild provides
an invaluable focus for many farming women some 100 kilometres north
of Adelaide.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Week Beginning Monday 31 July 2006
Media and Technology
Film Review - Tristram Shandy
Learning Works's film reviewer John McGowan has been to see Tristram Shandy.
His review is in this week's program, and is also online as an mp3 audiofile
and as a word document. All of John's previous reviews are online -
www.learningworksradio.com and go to the Online Resources section. Your feedback
on these reviews would be much appreciated. Email learningworks@pbafm.org.au
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click
here
Fact Sheet - click
here
Practicalities
Keeping those important family records
Don't leave those important papers, photographs, awards and other family
records for someone else to sort through and possibly throw away. Diana
Honey, from the State Library of South Australia, has some helpful hints
on making sure that those important personal and family records are
preserved.
Audio (MP3) - To hear the interview in full, click here
Media and Technology
So what are blogs and what is podcasting?
A short basic introduction to the world of blogs and podcasting.
Tony Ryan
Email: learningworks@pbafm.org.au
Mobile: 0408 883 334
Feedback and comments are very welcome.
Sorry, no transcripts or audiotape copies.
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