Projects Service learning projects help to generate a sense of social responsibility and provide
students with opportunities to learn through application. Read through some of our Service Learning Student Testimonials below. Newlife Care Robina As part of the undergraduate Human Resource Management (MGMT13-305) subject, a group of Bond students completed a consultancy report for Newlife Care, a registered not-for-profit, charitable organisation. They conducted an in-depth interview with the executive director of Newlife Care, Con Graves, from which they identified the strengths and weaknesses of the organisation’s current HR practices and developed suitable tools to assist the company in the areas of recruitment, selection and on-the-job training. They described the best part of the project as being able to see how the report actually helped the organisation. Stian Larsen Out of all the group projects I’ve done during my Bachelor of Business degree, this project was one of the best. What made it so was the practical application of theory, working with a real client and the support and guidance of our instructor, Professor Cynthia D. Fisher. Having a project worth almost half of your grade might seem intimidating, however, the structure of the project is made up of components due at different times which enabled a balanced workload with consistent and helpful feedback. While undertaking the subject, I was lucky enough to obtain an internship with a HR company, where the practical training and theory taught in class and through the project helped me perform better. Samantha Junor I took this subject in my last semester at Bond, and although initially apprehensive about the group project component of the course, I ended up really enjoying it. I found the project rewarding on a personal level as well, as it enabled me to provide some benefit to Newlife Care, where I also volunteered. Through the class, and particularly the service-learning project, I have developed a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of HR practices to an organisation and the importance of communication in group work! Sahara Joshi When completing four subjects a semester, a group project that comprises 50% of the course grade can initially seem a daunting prospect. This project demonstrated to me the versatility of HR management within a number of fields. In addition, I was able to apply the content learnt in class to other classes and I can see how it will help me in my future work life regardless of if I become a HR manager. Overall, I really enjoyed working with my group and we produced a final assessment I feel we can all be proud of.
"One Goal, One Community" 
"One Goal, One Community" global anti-bullying project.
Negotiation, April 2010 "When we were first briefed on the “One Goal, One Community” initiative as a part of our Negotiation class, it was exciting to think that we would be leading such a large project. We conducted several focus groups, created homework tasks and made 20 presentations to primary and high school students across 11 schools. We also engaged over 100 local businesses for their support. The scope of the project allowed each of us to make our own unique contribution and it was a humbling experience when students approached us after each presentation to thank us for our work. Bullying is a serious issue at school and in the workplace, and I’m confident that through our efforts we promoted awareness and provided tools to help the students in years to come."
Natassia (Tassie) Williams The 'One Goal, One Community' project gave me the opportunity to engage school children, adults and businesses in the wider community to support an extremely important cause. I was able to apply what I was learning in classes directly to the development, implementation and promotion of the anti-bullying campaign. This was a unique experience and I was able to realise how great an impact I can have. Not many Universities provide you with the opportunity to be an integral part of a project reaching over 10,000 lives. Kim Brown "This project gave us students the chance to participate in something that holds real meaning and had an effect on the community. For me personally, not only did I gain valuable experience teaching others and working with younger children, but I am able to confidently feel like I've achieved more than just a grade, instead I have helped initiate a significant positive change in the community. At the beginning of the project, like many others in the class, I was very uninformed when it came to the full details of bullying and am honoured to have enlightened others on why we need to take a stand against it." Michael Cooper Supporting 'Art for Aid' During our participation in the subject Negotiation, we had the opportunity to contribute our time and efforts to a newly launched non-profit organisation called Art for Aid. This local organisation’s mission is to pool the talents of people and organisations who seek to use their creative industries to act as advocates for suffering communities, locally and globally. We were able to use our negotiation and persuasive skills to organise an event that would meet the organisation’s greatest need; raising awareness and funds. The event was held at Bond University, and screened two short films, one of which was created by Art for Aid and the other by Invisible Children, another global organisation that wanted to support Art for Aid’s cause. We also had the honour of the University’s Vice Chancellor’s attendance. The event sold over 110 tickets and Art for Aid was able sell over $500 worth of merchandise, so together well over $1,500 was raised. These funds go towards Art for Aid’s next project, a creative workshop in indigenous Australia, equipping disadvantaged families with creative skills, giving them a hope and a future. As well as the screening, we compiled a package for Art for Aid to assist the organisation in finding sponsorship, and a booklet that will equip its founder, Kym Rolle, in her negotiations.
We enjoyed and appreciate the opportunity to use our efforts to add value to not only Art for Aid, but also the community. Jorge Jassan, Jillian Ruthenberg, Marion Feracci and Celeste Humphrey "The team helped co-ordinate a very successful film screening event, negotiated a partnering with the international organization Invisible Children on our behalf and were integral in the kick-start we needed to launch of our organization to the greater community. From this event alone we were able to raise significant funds for our charity projects, start a network of over 200 expressions of interest in our organization and gain contacts that has since filtered into other similar events and micro projects." Kym Rolle
Founder of ‘ART FOR AID’ Book drive for Africa As part of their Organisational Behaviour subject, a group of Bond’s Bachelor of Business students arranged and conducted a book drive throughout the Gold Coast. Working with Trinity Lutheran College and a local charity, Paradise Kids 4 Africa, they collected over 6000 books to send to a library in Sierra Leone. “It’s a good feeling knowing that we were able to make a difference in the lives of the people and children of Sierra Leone. They’ve just recovered from a ten-year civil war that completely destroyed their country and families. Their library currently houses only 23 books … it was our goal to change that number.”
Jonathon Suttner “Working with a group gave me first-hand experience with how the theories we learn in class are extremely relevant in organisations. It also helped me feel more a part of the Bond community – beyond just being a Study Abroad student here for one semester.”
Julia Burigo “What your students achieved is not a small thing; it is monumental in the eyes of PK4A beneficiaries. It must be understood that BOOKS are rare in the slums of Africa; in fact they are more precious than diamonds (pun intended). In Sierra Leone, there are no libraries, no book shops. The books collected will help two of Freetown’s largest schools of over 3000 children and help establish Freetown’s first Public Library.”
Louis Toumbas
Paradise Kids 4 Africa Car crash teaches students the dangers of drink driving A simulated car crash was staged at Lindisfarne Anglican School as a graphic illustration to students of the dangers of drink driving. Negotiation students liaised with police, paramedics, the fire brigade, a car yard, a tow truck driver, a video producer and even a make-up artist, to ensure the most realistic scenario possible. “The project enabled us to go out and actually negotiate in a real situation. We put in everything we learned in the class to pull off this amazing project. At the time I felt so proud to be a Bond student and have the opportunity to put something real on my record of negotiation. Seeing the media and community respond with praises for our efforts really gave me the confidence to pursue some thing bigger in my academic future.”
Brandon Sowers “The most valuable insight that came from the learning project was that if you have a compelling proposition that offers mutual gain, you are likely to get people saying yes to what you are offering. It was nice seeing several parties willing to participate without getting tangible concessions. That reinforced the sense that we did something for a good cause and helped motivate me along the way. The impact of the project was highly successful which consequently left a pleasant feeling of accomplishment.”
Jacob Ekman “This project achieved two things; it demonstrated to our students in Years 10 - 12 the real impact of drinking and driving. For the students involved in the organisation of the project it demonstrated how real learning in an actual environment can have a real effect and can bring about real attitudinal change.”
Chris Duncan
Principal
Lindisfarne Anglican School
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