Great SouthernGazetteAugust 2011Volume 2, No 7

Great Southern Institute

of Technology monthly newsletter

Aquaculture students at Great Southern Institute of Technology’s Environment and Primary Industries section are scaling the heights of innovation.Although it opened only this year, the

portfolio’s state-of-the-art aquaculture centre is already demonstrating its benefits in a groundbreaking project for the institute, and one which could have far-reaching implications for local fisheries.The students, under the guidance of

lecturers Jay Rowles and Peter Young, recently set up a hatchery system of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and

the tasty little creatures are thriving.Jay and Peter, who have a close

relationship with the Department of Fisheries, travelled to the department’s trout hatchery in Pemberton to pick up the eyed ova – eggs in their final stage of development before hatching.Transported in an ice cream container on

a damp sponge, the eggs were placed in water on arrival at the campus and after a week, about 90 per cent of them hatched. Of these, about 90 per cent reached the next stage, the alevin stage.

Continued on page 4

Small fry part of big projectJack Sellenger, Adam Offin, Tiffany Armstrong and Holly Mitchell look on as lecturer Jay Rowles (centre) demonstrates the finer points of raising rainbow trout.

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Big numbers for online firstStudents from all over Western Australia are studying for the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, which Great Southern Institute of Technology is delivering online through the e-learning platform Moodle.The institute has been running the course

– the first to be delivered only online – since the start of this year.About 100 people are currently enrolled

and the course is attracting new students daily. This is many times more than could be accommodated in a single classroom.The course is particularly useful for

Business Activity Statement (BAS) agents reporting to the Australian Tax Office and those who aspire to become BAS agents. The program is a mix of technology

and book-based learning, but a range of online resources is being developed for the course to move to a more interactive platform.

Students communicate with each other through group forums and blogs, and get ready support from the experienced lecturers as they need it.They gain a range of bookkeeping and

computing skills, and the course starts with an introduction to the basics of theoretical bookkeeping – perfect for those with no bookkeeping background or wanting to fill in the gaps in their practical knowledge.Business and Finance lecturer Kate

Myors, who is also the course’s online coordinator, said students only needed access to the internet and email, and a basic knowledge of how to use them.Excellent feedback indicates the students

enjoy the convenience of online study and the friendly, helpful support from lecturers.For more information, phone Tanielle

Sherwood at Great Southern Institute of Technology on 9892 7529.

Business and Finance lecturer Kate Myors also coordinates the online delivery of the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping.

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From page 1Aquaculture lecturer Jay Rowles said

the high survival rate was very good, especially as this was the first time the project had been attempted at the institute, and possibly the first time in Albany.Now, four weeks later, the trout are at

the fry stage, about 2cm long, swimming around and growing daily. They are also developing normally in

temperatures at a constant 16-17C, and a micro-encapsulated diet – tiny pellets – is fed once an hour.Jay said the team were only able to

instigate the project because of the new purpose-built facility.“The system itself is the Californian

tray method, which uses upwelling to oxygenate and create flow,” he said, attributing the project’s success to this simple, yet effective, method.But Jay said the benefits of the new

aquaculture centre were more wide-ranging than just allowing new projects. “It also opens up possibilities for

industry collaboration and research and development,” Jay said.The success of the project in the vital

early stages has buoyed the aquaculture section, but they know the project has a long way to go.After four months, the trout will be about

10cm long, but it will be another year before they show their true colours on our dinner plates.

Small fry part of big project

The new purpose-built facility opens up possibilities for

industry collaboration and research and development.

The lively little creatures are unaware of the groundbreaking project of which they are a part.

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Semester 2 is now well underway and everybody is back into the swing of things after the break. As you’re reading this, I’m on leave in

warmer climes, taking part in the Variety Club’s Bash to raise money for sick children.The bash started in Port Hedland on

August 5 and finishes on August 13 in Kununurra. So far, our car – Car 68 – has not missed a beat. We have driven through some wonderful places and seen some of the most amazing features of our great State. We’ve also been warmly welcomed by the communities in every place we have stopped, and we’re having great fun while raising funds for a serious cause.PACDThe recent PACD day to discuss portfolio

support was very productive.Everyone had the opportunity to be

involved in the discussions, and some important issues were addressed.The executive will now work with those

concerned to clarify the role of the portfolio admin officers and their support officers and fine-tune the smooth running of the delivery areas.Thank you to everyone who participated in

this session.CaterCareA new Aboriginal program developed

to prepare people for employment in the mining sector has got off to a great start. The six-week course is primarily to train

people in the areas of kitchen operations and housekeeping services, and participants are thoroughly enjoying learning their new skills in the institute’s restaurant kitchen at the Albany campus under the guidance of experienced lecturer Andrea Gallagher.The students will spend their last week of

the course at First Quantum’s Ravensthorpe mine, which will give them practical experience in a real setting. They will be skilled and ready to take up jobs on mine sites once they have completed the course.The electronic environmentOur student portal is now up and running

and students have been issued their GS Live card to help them get the most from it. Students will be able to access their personal records, enrolments and past results, print off their academic transcript listing all results and record their study plans.The system brings a free email account

for enrolled students, so lecturers may set up email groups to send information to all students.Thanks to all who worked on this system to

bring it to fruition – I look forward to hearing how well it has been taken up.Online deliveryCongratulations to Ang Simpson and her

staff in Business and Creative Industries on the excellent number of enrolments for the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) which is being delivered online. This qualification is an essential requirement for Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agents with the Australian Tax office, or those who aspire to become one. It is the first course the institute is delivering purely online and students from all over the State are taking the course.The uptake has been excellent and unit

completion rates are also impressive.Skills West ExpoNext week, Bev Baxter, Jan Stanley and

I will be representing our institute – and five other regional institutes – at the Skills West Expo in Perth. The expo, at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre, runs for three days and gives us the opportunity to expound the many virtues of living and training in the regions. Mt Barker campusCongratulations to Jenni Dines on her

appointment as campus coordinator for Mt Barker now former coordinator Karine David has moved into the lecturing arena. My best wishes to you both in your new roles.

From the MD’s Desk

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Every year the Australian of the Year Awards give Australia the opportunity to honour its brightest and best. Nominations are now open for

the Australian of the Year Awards 2012 and you can participate in this important national program by promoting the initiative or by nominating someone personally. Nominations can be made online at

www.australianoftheyear.org.au or see the nomination forms available at L block reception area. Nominations close at midnight on

Wednesday, 31 August 2011.Being nominated is a great honour

and your nomination could make all the difference to someone who makes you proud.

Who is your inspiration?

Occupational Health and SafetyRick Muller has hit the ground running

since he joined us three months ago. He has produced some excellent new systems for managing the occupational health and safety around all campuses and sections of the institute.I will be working closely with Rick as he

implements these measures and ask you all to cooperate fully with OSH requests to make the institute a safe, pleasant and healthy environment for working and learning.Staff satisfaction surveyNext month we will be sending out

whole-of-institute surveys to gauge staff satisfaction and I urge you all to complete them – with positive comments on things you are happy with and suggestions for where you think improvements could be made.

The survey will be run by a reputable external organisation which specialises in such activities. A copy of the report derived from the survey will be distributed to interested parties.These surveys are carried out periodically

and provide valuable information on our workers at all levels. You will be advised on the dates the survey will run, which is expected to be late September.I would also like to remind you there are

grievance procedures in place for those with complaints and anyone who wishes to discuss specific problems may do so with members of executive or HR manager David Hansen at any time.I will be back on deck on August 17 in time

for the Skills West Expo, and back behind my desk on August 22. Until then, keep up the good work.Happy reading,Lidia

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Students enrolling for a qualification through Great Southern Institute of Technology are sowing the seeds of learning that can help them to reach great heights.One who chose to study

in order to return to the workforce 10 years ago now has a rewarding position in one of Albany’s renowned aged care facilities – and her sights firmly set on a Masters degree.Sue Banks was preparing to

return to the workforce after a 25-year break to bring up her family when she enrolled in Certificate III in Aged Care at the institute in 2001.“I was in my 40s and I was

scared stiff about going back to training,” Sue laughed.But her initial reticence

quickly turned into a strong resolve to keep learning. After the six-month

course, she went on to complete Certificate IV in Aged Care and Community Work, followed that with a Diploma of Aged Care and Community Work, a Certificate IV in Workplace Trainer and Assessor, and the 18-month Diploma in Nursing to become an Enrolled Nurse.As if that were not enough

to keep her busy, Sue was also a full-time mother who worked part-time at a local aged care facility.She kept up this pace

when she went on to study for the BSc (Nursing) with Curtin University, delivered at Great Southern Institute

of Technology’s Albany campus.“It wasn’t easy,” Sue

conceded.“But it’s been rewarding.”On finishing her degree

course in 2008, Sue worked in aged care in Albany before taking up her current position as Clinical Care Coordinator at Bethel Baptistcare two years ago.She oversees the clinical

care of Bethel’s 85 residents, a demanding position which Sue clearly enjoys.Having briefly considered

training as a teacher’s aide before enrolling in her first aged care qualification, Sue quickly realised she had made the right decision.“The best thing about

working in aged care is being able to provide excellent care at the end of life,” she said.“It’s a privilege working with

the elderly, hearing their life stories and history,” she added.She also applauded the

delivery of industry-relevant qualifications in Albany.“I wouldn’t have been able

to do all this if it hadn’t been available in Albany,” she said.The excellent training from

Great Southern Institute of Technology is something she has witnessed from both student and employer perspectives. Now, Bethel has trainees who study with the institute and Sue consults with Aged Care Coordinator Bev Alexander.“TAFE-trained carers are

the best carers, and they’re

better equipped to start work,” Sue said.“The lecturers are

supportive and the facilities are excellent,” she said.“I’d recommend it to

anybody.”While Sue is settled in her

current position, the hard yards are not behind her. She is now studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma of Aged Care Management through the University of Western Sydney, and once she has completed it, she will take a further two units to gain her Masters in Aged Care Management. “You can never learn too

much,” Sue said.“My goal is to get further

into management and make a real difference by having a say in policy making.”And judging by her tenacity

and commitment so far, it seems nothing will hold her back.

Flying high and still on the way up

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Group mines culinary talents Hospitality lecturer Andrea Gallagher (centre) with Certificate II in Hospitality students Carol Rodd and Sherie Bellotti.

Building relationships with industry ensures Great Southern Institute of Technology provides relevant skills training to tomorrow’s workforce.The spadework done by

Skills Development Centre manager Jan Davidson to answer the workforce training needs of mining company First Quantum and industrial catering giant

Cater Care is now paying dividends with the delivery of Certificate II in Hospitality.Aboriginal Programs

coordinators Donna Blight and Shirley Hansen have facilitated the delivery of the intensive six-week course, which trains Aboriginal people for employment in kitchen operations and housekeeping on mine sites.Hospitality lecturer Andrea

Gallagher, who is delivering the course, said the group were as enthusiastic in their third week as they had been at the start, and fully engaged in the course.Training has included

cleaning, housekeeping, occupational health and safety, first aid, responsible service of alcohol, and food preparation and presentation.

Kadadjiny Noongar Moort

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As the year marched on and we enrolled students for the second semester, we also held another enormously successful Free Cycling event.Many participants expressed their

appreciation for the event including students, especially those undertaking Spoken and Written English classes; lecturers whose budgets didn’t quite stretch as far as they would have liked; staff from other sections replacing old and worn-out items and our incredibly creative café girls who are able to utilise some of the stationery in their art and craft activities.Approximately 25 boxes of second-

hand stationery items were recycled over three days.

Items included such things as:• 2, 3 and 4 ring binders and lever

arch files• Suspension files• Desk top mats• Desk top trays• Satchels• Note pads• Manila folders• Fax rolls• Small items such as staples, pens,

sharpeners, bulldog clips, thumb tacks

• Empty video and CD cases• Clear plastic sleeves• Magazine holders• Mobile trolley for suspension files• booksCongratulations and thank you to all

those who donated and/or participated in this winning event and don’t forget all donations are gratefully accepted all year round. Contact sue Dawes, ext 8828 or email susan.dawes@gsinstitute.wa.edu.au.

with Paul Dollery

Seeds of Sustainability

“They will finish the course well-rounded and multi-skilled,” said Andrea, who is impressed with the group’s positive start and flawless attendance.She has also enjoyed the

support of Aboriginal mentor Jason Miniter.“He is a wonderful role

model with a great attitude and a sense of humour,” Andrea said.The students have enjoyed

hands-on work experience at Motel Le Grande, where they have put their cleaning and room servicing training into practice.They’re back in the

classroom this week, but next week half of the group will travel to First Quantum’s mine site in Ravensthorpe, where they will experience first-hand the work they hope to be paid for in the future.The other half of the group will have their three-day stint at work experience in Ravensthorpe during the final week of the course.“They will have to get up

early and start at 4.30 in the morning,” Andrea explained.“They will work 10-hour

days doing dishwashing and food preparation,” she said.At the end of the course,

the students will apply to

work with Cater Care at one of its operations, which could be Ravensthorpe.As for the students

themselves, the opportunity has been welcomed and there are spin-offs, such as their new skills in food preparation, which they can use every day.Nicola Eades said studying

had opened up prospects for her career.“It has been an interesting

course,” Nicola said.Carol Rodd agreed, saying

she hoped to get a job at the end of the six weeks.“It’s been a great

opportunity,” Carol said.

Group mines culinary talents

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Applications are now open for the first intake of participants for the Leaders for Tomorrow Program. The Leaders for Tomorrow program is

an individual leadership program which is committed to developing 200 people with disability to be more skilled, confident and active in leadership roles in business, community, government or their chosen area of interest.

The free program is targeted at people who aspire to be leaders or further develop their current leadership capacity. Participants will have up to 12 months

access to training, coaching, mentoring and other leadership development opportunities based on their individual needs.Go to www.leadersfortomorrow.com.au for

more information and application forms.

Access All Areaswith Wendy Macliver

Giving everyone the ability to lead

Safety FirstWith Rick Muller

Workplace accidents can be fatal

If you think an accident at work couldn’t happen to you, think again.Not only can workplace accidents cause

injury, they can sometimes be fatal.Ten fatalities were reported to Safe

Work Australia in March, according to the agency’s latest Notified Monthly Fatalities Report. Of the 10, two workers were

electrocuted, three were killed in vehicle incidents (not on a public road), and one each died by drowning, being hit by a falling object, being hit by an unattended vehicle, being trapped in machinery and being in an underground cave-in.While this number is two fewer than in

March 2010, the total number from 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011 was 107 work-related notified fatalities, seven more than in the same period in the previous financial year.In the nine months leading to March

2011 the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector accounted for the most deaths (26), followed by construction

(21), manufacturing (18), transport and storage (13) and mining (6). And you don’t even have to be involved

in the activity, as 17 bystanders – that is, not workers – were killed.Those figures clearly demonstrate

not only the importance of operator training, but also the need for vigilance in potentially hazardous situations.But enough of the doom and gloom.Lidia and I will be doing regular

workplace inspections to identify risks and make sure they are eliminated or reduced.Everyone can help by reporting anything

found in the least bit hazardous because some of the most commonly found hazards have gone unreported.The OSH Act requires employers to

provide a healthy and safe working environment for their employees as far as is reasonably practicable.Therefore please report to me, Neil

Augustson or your manager so that issues can be rectified.We need to work towards continually

improving occupational safety and health in order to make Great Southern Institute of Technology a great and safe place to work.

– Rick Muller

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There was a large group of happy students at the end of last semester. This year’s class of 19 Education Support (Education Assistant) students had a chance to relax and enjoy morning tea after completing six months of dedicated study. Students completed four

weeks placement in 11

schools in the Albany district – including Denmark and Gardiner Primary Schools. Six students were

successful in gaining relief work during their studies, two of them gaining fixed-term contracts for the remainder of this year. Six students are going to

continue their studies in the Certificate IV in Education

Support offered in Semester 2. This qualification has an additional needs focus. A number of these students

plan to continue the pathway into university study to become qualified teachers. Both students and lecturers

enjoyed a successful semester.

– Rebecca Lovitt and Lisa Hassell

Education Support students ready to assist

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what do they do . . .

Every one of the institute’s staff is a small cog in a big machine – each playing a vital part in progressing the organisation and developing the workforce.We get to work with people from other

sections every day, and on PACD days, we meet those we don’t normally come into contact with.But do we really know what each section

does?This month, Great Southern Gazette

continues a series of articles focusing on

the sections within our institute with the Library Resource Centre at the Albany campus.

As the name suggests, the Library is a centre where resources needed for the delivery of the institute’s educational programs are housed and managed.Traditionally, such

resources were predominantly in the form of books, journals and audio/visual materials. In the 21st century, however, the role of libraries and of library staff, along with that of teachers and classrooms, is changing rapidly, in keeping with the relentless development of

new technologies and the globalisation of information.There are five staff

members at the college library, a number of them part-time, ensuring flexibility, a broad range of skills, and continuity of operations – the Library remains open throughout the year while the institute is operating. Many library functions

are undertaken by all staff – such as front counter duties, student support, and collection maintenance. Other roles are the speciality

of particular staff members. Paul, for example, is

the purchasing officer and principal cataloguer of books, Stephanie is responsible for the purchase of all periodicals, while Peck accessions the journals and manages the circulation service. Roger catalogues and processes all audio-visual resources, Tanya is responsible for displays and promotional activities, and Barbara and Stephanie manage the overall library operations.

Stephanie Lindsay, Barbara Watson, Roger Logan and Peck Goh.

Paul Metcalfe and Tanya Culloton.

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The functions undertaken by Library staff are many and varied. For those courses that rely on the purchase of current library resources, regular liaison with lecturers and review of course content is essential. Keeping up with publisher information ensures selection of the most appropriate resources.Once purchased and

processed, these must be promoted to the institute community, and to students in particular. Promotional displays,

bibliographies, bookmarks, information-finding classes and one-on-one advice are all means to this end. Increasingly much of the

information required for courses is accessible on-line. The library has 29

computers available for student use, 18 in the Library Computer Lab and Group Study Room, the

remainder in the public access area. Additional netbooks and

laptops are also available. Much of the support given

to students by library staff includes helping them find information online, as well as assistance in using a variety of software programs such as Read&Write Gold, email, Moodle, the Office suite, and various peripherals such as scanners and printers.The library is part of a

broader network of TAFE Libraries, the LRSN – Learning Resources Services Network – an example of a successful sharing of services. Librarian Stephanie

Lindesay has been the institute representative at this forum for the past eight years, and chairperson of the LRSN’s Cataloguing Committee for four of those years. Through this forum, consortium purchasing of

on-line databases such as EBSCO and ProQuest, which together give access to more than 12,000 full-text journals, is negotiated, as is purchase of the shared information management system – Voyager – which allows access by all West Australian TAFE students and staff to the resources held in each of the State’s libraries in the system.As the world of information

becomes increasingly diverse and dispersed, the role of library staff in assisting students and staff to access the most relevant information becomes increasingly important and challenging.Information-finding skills

classes are regularly delivered to class groups, and one-on-one support is provided with the goal of assisting students achieve the best educational outcomes.

– Barb Watson

Last month’s questions and answers:1. What is the generic name of the organisations with which the institute works closely

to ensure training priorities and the VET needs of industry are met? Answer: Industry Training Councils (ITCs).

2. What is the name of the Noongar Elder who spoke on local Aboriginal history at the NAIDOC Week flag-raising ceremony? Answer: Lester Coyne.

3. What is the name of the free advocacy service for people with disability, their families and carers? Answer: The Individual Disability Advocacy Service (IDAS).

4. Former student Todd Jackson is on the management committee of which local arts group? Answer: Denmark Arts.

5. How many administration staff took on higher duties during June? Answer: 13.

Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner Caz Burt

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The Engineering and Automotive Training Council Inc (EATC) provides high-level strategic advice and leadership to government, registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry on the workforce development needs of the engineering and automotive industries. In addition to this key role,

EATC promotes education and training to employees and employers, and provides strategic brokerage role and consultancy service to industry and other stakeholders.EATC has a membership

base of industry representatives and is run by a Board of Management. The Board of Management has representatives from employers, unions and peak industry associations from its range of industry sectors.EATC provides a

leadership role in promoting training to industry, including partnerships between

industry and the training sector. Its core

functions are to:• Keep industry advised of training

developments in their industry including; AQTF changes, Training Packages and national policy.

• Identify and develop innovative approaches to industry skill development.

• Promote industry take-up training, including promoting new training initiatives from the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD)

• Build relationships and broker training solutions for industry with RTOs.

• Provide leadership in driving change in industry training arrangements that support industry advancement.

• Facilitate industry input to the development and review of Training Packages and curriculum.

• Target small to medium enterprises (SME) to promote part-time apprenticeship

arrangements.• Identify and promote

existing worker traineeship opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with industry, the DTWD and the National Industry Skills Councils to increase the uptake of existing workers and higher level traineeship opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with industry, the DTWD and enterprises to identify the opportunities for work-based training, in particular where higher level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications may apply.

• Keep industry advised of training developments, including new apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, and part-time and school-based apprenticeship arrangements.

– Reproduced with permission of the Engineering and

Automotive Training Council

Skills for tomorrow’s workforceDelivering relevant industry skills to its students in order to meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce is a priority of Great Southern Institute of Technology.To do this, it is imperative the institute

understands the needs and expectations of industry in order to plan course delivery and teach students relevant, up-to-date skills.The WA Government, and the institute,

work closely with industry training councils (ITCs) to ensure training priorities and the vocational education and training needs of industry are met.For their part, ITCs ensure training and

skills development in the VET sector are available and reach industry standards.The second ITC in the series is the

Engineering and Automotive Training Council.

See list of ITCs on next page

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Spotlight on...

Star sign: Sagittarius

Favourite food: Chocolate

First car: Red Datsun 1200 Coupe

Sporting team: Diamonds

Hobbies: Jewellery making, card making, upholstery, furniture painting – as long as I can cut up some metal, paper, glass, fabric or thread I’m content...

Which three famous people would you take onto your desert island for a year, and why?: Anita Roddick, Ron Lehocky (Google Polymer Clay Daily, enter Ron Lehocky in search if you’re curious) and Donna Hay. Anita because she had the ability to

be ethical and moral while achieving highly with a unique approach. Ron because he could help us while away the year after which we would have created lots of goodies for charity. Both these people work with great thought for less fortunate people. I’m sure Donna could provide wonderful fare, whipping up something simple and fab from the jungle.

Favourite book or author: Cold Connections, Susan Lenart Kazmer.

Favourite music: Any rock will do.

I hate...: Rude, thoughtless actions.

I love...: Considerate people who go the extra mile...and Etsy.

Position: Bookshop CoordinatorCampus: Albany

Vicki Halliday

Western Australia’s ITC website links – click to access

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While Albany dripped and shivered through wintry rain, Leaya Street was on a seven-day cruise of the South Pacific, climbing ashore for a taste of paradise at Noumea, Lifu and Villa.But the most memorable stop

on Leaya’s dream cruise was at Errakor Island, where she and fiancé Brendon Bailey tied the knot on 13 July.The happy couple were joined on

the cruise by 30 family and friends, including Leaya’s parents Don and Liz Bailey and Brendon’s parents Brian and Dianne Bailey.The bride wore a gown of ivory

tulle and carried a bouquet of local tropical flowers. In stylish contrast, bridesmaids Megan Walker, Louise Tibertsma and Jazmyn Bailey wore navy one-shoulder chiffon dresses.The groom was attended by

Russel Bailey, Philip Bailey and Zac Bailey.Following the 11am ceremony at

the Errakor Island historical Open Air Chapel, Vanuatu, the pair celebrated with their guests. Mr and Mrs Bailey are now planning a honeymoon overseas.

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