Writing: The Process

Idea: Sleep
First step: Random words associated with the idea
Second step: Build each word into a list of phrases
Third step: Build the phrases into sentences

At some point, your thoughts will springboard into a creative writing process
and you can move safely away from the structured approach. When this happens,
run with it. When the running with it runs out, stop and return to your lists
for more inspiration.

Monday, 15 September 2014

Not to float my own boat...

12 months ago I took a visit to centrelink to get some assistance who later referred me to Youth Connections. My caseworker at Youth Connections, Kate, got me involved in TAFE as i'd just moved back to Mudgee after overcoming some personal challenges and was ready to start getting somewhere in life, which I know now is working in the welfare industry.

Since starting the SEE Program at TAFE last year, I have enrolled in a Certificate 111 in Community Services, studying for qualifications for long term employment in the welfare industry.

After completing the SEE Program last year my teacher nominated me for TAFE Westerns Pre-Vocational Student of the year, due to car troubles I didn't make it to my awards ceremony so my teacher, Elizabeth, organised a Morning Tea just for me where the hospitality students made amazing food and beverages and I met a lot of people throughout TAFE Western.
I think the scariest part of this for me was delivering a speech infront of Andrew Gee, Oranges member of Parliament.

Not only did I gain this award but the SEE Program also gave me a support network I didn't have before who is now one of my best friends.


After being disengaged from school and not seeing the point of participating in anything TAFE was a great opening for me to be able to cope with study in a positive and mature learning environment.

Without making the first step towards my future 12 months ago I wouldn't be where I am today, with hard work and motivation I finally look forward to my future.

Story - Jemma Catt.





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  1. http://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/2504974/jemma-catt-earns-tafes-pre-vocational-student-of-the-year-award/

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