The first Bangamalanha conference was held at Dubbo this week, to provide educators the chance to network and discuss the issues affecting Aboriginal children when they leave school.
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The conference, held at the Dubbo RSL Club, began on Monday and finishes today.
Assistant Professor in Information Systems at the University of Canberra Dr Peter Radoll spoke at the two day conference.
In his address Dr Radoll spoke of the challenges Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander people faced in the digital world.
"Aboriginal school students should not be excluded from the digital world," he said.
'If they are they, then they will not develop the digital literacy skills needed in the workforce."
Graincorp Aboriginal employment officer Belinda Murdoch spoke about Indigenous employment.
Aboriginal Education and Training Unit manager Rod Towney said Tafe Western is the largest provider of vocational education and training for Aboriginal people in Australia.
"Our aim is to deliver education of a high standard and support our Aboriginal students to complete their studies and achieve employment aspirations," he said.
Former Rugby League star and Wiradjuri man, David Peachey was the MC at the conference.
Born and bred in Dubbo, Mr Peachey established the David Peachey Foundation to support Aboriginal kids through the development of Youth Indigenous Leadership and healthy outcomes through education.
"I am honoured to be the MC for the Bangamalanha conference," he said.
"I believe this is the first post-school Aboriginal education and training conference held in a regional area.
"Holding this conference in Dubbo is crucial as it is a major regional city with great education and training opportunities."
"Dubbo has a large Aboriginal population and catchment area.
"Holding the Bangamalanha conference in Dubbo will allow educators from across Australia to see first-hand the issues facing Aboriginal people."
