DRAGA GELT OAM “I am a primary school teacher – have completed Teachers College in Ljubljana, Slovenia, teaching Slovenian language in Australia at Slovenian ethnic schools – Slovenian Slomšek School at Kew – for 4 years, established the school and taught over 20 years at the Slovenian school of Slovenian Association Melbourne, for 10 years at the Victorian School of Languages, 11 years teaching Adult Slovenian classes at Slovenian Religious and Cultural Centre, Kew; and since 2011 giving private lessons for Slovenian language.Education: Teachers College, Ljubljana, completed 1967 Mental Health Authority, Certificate, Ward Assistant,1969 The Council of Public Education, Registration as Primary Teacher, Section B, Victoria, 1970 Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Certificate of Technology, Cartography, Basic Language Computer Programming, Photogrammetry, Geology and Physical Geography, 1980 to 1982 Monash University, Computer sofware courses: Adobe programs as Illustrator, Photoshop, etc., Canvas, Map Info and others, 1985 to 1999 Box Hill Institute, Certificates, Macromedia Fireworks and Dreamweaver, Flash; 2000 Catholic University Melbourne: Theology and Theory of Pastoral Ministry, Certificate of Pastoral Care, 2001 Catholic Pastoral Formation Centre, Archdiocese of Melbourne: Graphics for Worship and Pastoral Care in Grief and Loss, 2000 Dementia Care Australia – The Spark of Life, Workshop, Certified Spark of Life Practitioner, 2013 VITS – Victorian Interpreting and Translation Services, Interpreter and Translator for Slovenian Language, 2014 U3A – University of the Third Age: Wisdom Within – Philosophy, since 2015 Creative Writing, since 2015 Appreciating Australian Literature, 2016
I have written many narratives for the symbolic cultural program presentations for special celebration at the Slovenian Religious and Cultural Centre, Kew, at the Slovenian Association Melbourne, furthermore for some very succesful Slovenian Youth Concerts in Melbourne: Kew, Planica, Geelong, Adelaide and Canberra, as well as scripts for the Drama group’s comedies and short comedy sketches, when the parts were adjusted, added or completely re-writen for the actors, as well as Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days programs, Christmas, Slovenian Cultural Day and anniversaries of the Slovenian Languages schools. Awards: Republic of Slovenia, Zveza kulturnih organizacij, Občina Ljubljana Vič Rudnik – for participation to the development of Culture, Ljubljana, 1998 Editor’s Choice Award, The International Library of Poetry – for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, 1999 Republic of Slovenia, Office for Slovenians Abroad – Acknowledgement for Cultural and educational work in Slovenian Community in Australia, 2001 Daffodil Day, Best Poetry Award – Cancer Council of Australia, 2001 Republic of Slovenia, Office for Slovenian Abroad – Priznanje in zahvala, 50th Anniversary of Slomsek School and launch of the book Chronicle of Slovenian schools and Slovenian Language Teachers in Australia; for teaching many years, cultural work and contribution to the Slovenian Community in Australia, 2010
Books published: most are available as pdf files from Digital Library Slovenia (DLib) 1. World of Our Children – Svet naših otrok, collection of childrens’ essays and paintings,1979, 55 pages 3. Vse poti – poems in Slovenian, 1991, 158 pages 4. Chronicle, Disintegration of Yugoslavia – Kronika, Razpad Jugoslavije, with Stanka Gregorič, 1991, 10 pages 5. Republic of Slovenia, Nevenka Golc Clarke, contribution of Historical facts and maps, 1991 6. Zbornik referatov, Australian Slovenian Conference, Cultural Report, 1991 7. Mediterranean Europe Phrase Book – Lonely Planet, Slovenian contribution, 1992, 8 pages 8. Učimo se slovensko I – Let’s Learn Slovenian I, language manual for primary level I, with Magda Pišotek and Marija Penca,1992, 126 pages 9. Slovenians in Australia, Irena Birsa, Biographical Note, 1994 10. The ‘Life, Be in it’ Book of World Games, Wilma Bedford and Jenny Robinson, Slovenian games contribution, 1998, 14 pages 11. Znaš slovensko – Do you know Slovenian?, 1998, 280 pages 12. Znaš slovensko – Do you know Slovenian? Basic Grammar Rules and Excercises, 1998, 290 pages 13. Fire in the Heart, The International Library of Poetry, edited by R. J. Mitchell; poem Heaven, 1999 14. Učimo se slovensko II – Let’s Learn Slovenian II, language manual for primary level II, with Magda Pišotek and Marija Penca,1999, 140 pages 15. Učimo se slovensko III – Let’s Learn Slovenian III, language manual for primary level III, with Magda Pišotek and Marija Penca,1999. 140 pages 16. Cosmopolitan Melbourne: explore the world in one city, by Jock Collins, contribution about Slovenian community, 2001 17. Pax et Bonum – Mir in dobro, the presence of Slovenian Franciscan Priests and Nuns in Australia, 2001, 384 pages 18. Anthology of Slovenian Artists and Sculptors in Australia, with Lili Eggleston Tomažič; 2009, 396 pages 19. Chronicle of Slovenians Language Schools and Slovenian Language Teachers in Australia, 2010, 712 pages 20. Golden Harvest and Beyond – Chronicle of Slovenian Association Melbourne, 2010, 681 pages 21. From Dreams to Reality – Od sanj do resničnosti, Chronicle of Activities of Slovenians in Australia at the time of Slovenian Independence, 2011, 851 pages 22. I am a Slovenian too – Tudi jaz sem Slovenec/Slovenka, collection of Essays and Lego works, 2013, 94 pages 23. My Armful of Gifts – dedication to my family and thoughts, 2015, 43 pages Some Reviews: Ivan Legiša Danijela Hliš Magda Hribernik Mag. Helena Janežič, NUK, Ljubljana 24. Pot v Mt Everest Base Camp – Description of the Trek to Mt Everest Base Camp, 2015, 27 pages Some Reviews: Mag. Helena Janežič, NUK, Ljubljana 25. Sanje o ljubezni – Dreams of Love – Meditations on theme Love, 2016, 94 pages, illustrations by Zorka Černjak. Some Reviews: Prof Igor Maver Dr Liz Tomažič Marta Špes-Skrbiš Ivan Legiša 26. Moč besed – The Power of Words, 2017- Selected cultural programs with Theme and Symbolism, 508 pages, with Magda Pišotek and Maria Penca Some Reviews: Dr Edi Gobec, Ohio, USA Dr Zvone Žigon, Office for Slovenians Abroad Mag. Fr Ciril A. Božič OAF OAM EV Mag. Helena Janežič, NUK, Ljubljana
Some Short Stories and Thoughts: Nobody poem My Name is Neil
Other texts: Pantomine Kresniček – Firefly (adapted from a Musical story) Slovenian Mission Slovenian Mission Adelaide: Gifts – at a Special Mass Christmas in Slovenia, information web page with some traditional Christmas songs, 1999 (site removed since) Slovenia, small booklet Draga |
Web pages:
National Library of Australia Trove Slovenians from the Earliest Times Anthology of Slovenian Artists and Sculptors in Australia Chronicle of Slovenian Schools and Slovenian Language Teachers in Australia Locutio – Slovenian On-Line Literature Magazine Predstavljaj si – poem in Slovenian
The Slovenian – an Independent online magazine Other web pages: Magazine Jana, No. 28, 2017 Slovenian Australian Academic Association facebook Notice of Presentation – Moja Slovenija
Some reviews: Slovenians in Australia – open journals eDiplomat – reference
Radio Televizija Slovenija – Prvi Program, Slovencem po svetu
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