PFES Cadets visit Jabiru stakeholders

A group of 19 Police Fire and Emergency Services (PFES) Cadets from Year 11 visited Jabiru between 20-24 May as part of their community engagement and cultural awareness camp. 

The Police Fire and Emergency Services (PFES) Cadet program in Darwin is a vocational program for year 11 and 12 students. 
The Cadets are not trainee Police officers, although some may eventually choose that employment path.
While in Jabiru, the cadets undertook activities in Jabiru and on Country, engaging with many locals and local stakeholders. 
This included a visit to the Jabiru School, Police Station, Fire Station, the pool, library and a cultural immersion day at Nourlangie and Patonga Homestead with Many Muir.

On Friday 24 May, the cadets attended the West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) Chambers to learn more about Local Government and the Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet (DCMC). 

Council Services Manager Dana Hewett, Business Development Manager Leanne Johansson represented WARC and Mayor James Woods also attended via video-conference from Maningrida. Mayor Woods shared his personal and professional history, and imparted knowledge to the cadets around his different roles; from Mayor to his involvement in emergency services. 

The cadets felt honoured that a busy man like Mayor Woods would take time out of his schedule to meet with them. 
Dana and Leanne shared information about WARC and their roles within Council. 
Claire Joyce from DCMC also shared an overview of DCMC which was very informative. 
The cadets asked many questions throughout the 1.5 hour session and left with more insights in to local and state government. The Cadets enjoyed their time in Jabiru and thank you to all stakeholders involved in their trip.