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ACU Graduate receives permanent teaching role at Dubbo College, South Campus. Congratulations Nelson Flick

Newly appointed teacher profile courtesy of Dubbo College, South Campus.

Welcome Nelson.

Dubbo College South Campus is delighted to welcome Mr. Nelson Flick to its permanent teaching staff in Term 4.

Mr. Flick is a proud Kamilaroi man who knows how important identity and culture is for Aboriginal people and strongly believes school can help students connect.

“I want to be able to help show students that school can be a link to learning more about themselves and who they are,” Mr. Flick said.

Nelson has grown up with a strong family history of teachers: his mum, brother, and sister are all in the profession, so it was natural that teaching was a career option for him.

While working as a Student Learning and Support Officer (SLSO), specifically with students who needed additional support in literacy and numeracy, Nelson recognised the proportion who were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

It was in his role as SLSO that Nelson decided he wanted to promote positive change for Indigenous students, and ascertained the best way he could do that was in front of the classroom, teaching.

Nelson is passionate about helping students realise their potential and helping to show them the many opportunities that await them.

“I want to be able to show all students, that no matter what is going on in your life, your future path is up to you.

“I want to instill a sense of belief and self-efficacy in all my students, so they leave school believing they can do whatever they want to do,” Mr. Flick said.

Mr. Flick has built great rapport with students and staff during his time at South Campus.

“I have been lucky to meet some wonderful teachers and beautiful students who have helped me to learn and grow as a teacher,” Nelson said.

“A highlight of my time here has been the strength shown by our entire school community during remote learning. The compassion, empathy, resilience and ingenuity from everyone at South - it was truly a privilege to be a part of it,” he said.

Ms. Linda Macleod, Principal of Dubbo South Campus, praised Nelson on his permanent teaching appointment.

“Nelson has grown as a teacher over the past two years and has become confident in delivering engaging and responsive lessons.

“He is taking on some leadership roles in 2022 and we are thrilled to have him as a permanent member of our teaching staff here at Dubbo College South Campus,” Ms. Macleod said.

Nelson studied at Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus, in Sydney which provided a base program for mature age Indigenous students.

“This was ideal for me as I needed to keep working while I studied,” Nelson said.

“I encourage any Indigenous person who has considered teaching to contact Yalbalinga at ACU and pursue that option.”

Image - Dubbo College South Campus Principal Ms. Linda Macleod with newly appointed permanent teacher, Mr. Nelson Flick.