QUEENSLAND

Conveniently located on Ipswich Road at Annerley with plenty of on street parking available. Our premises recently expanded to accommodate ten students due to increased demand. Multiple local eateries (sushi, Subway, bakery, coffee shops, Woolworths) all in easy walking distance.

QUEENSLAND DIVISION

The Queensland Division continues to impart gemmological knowledge to people from all walks of life and keeps members abreast of current events in the gem and jewellery industries.

COURSE DATES, FEES & ENROLMENTS

Courses are provided by Gem-Ed Australia and individual State Divisions. Click here to view the course dates and fees for Queensland.

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QUEENSLAND DIVISION FACILITIES

Ten seat classroom
Each desk has a microscope, refractometer, polariscope and multiple light sources. Avoiding the need for sharing.
Additional instruments – multiple UV light sources, specific gravity scales, ‘spot’ light sources for visual optics and prism spectroscopes available for student use within the classroom.
Extensive reference and lending library.
Separate lunch room and kitchen facilities (microwave, kettle, refrigerator, sink)

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KEY PERSONNEL

Steve Dobos Queensland Education Support Officer, President Close
Jelena Popov Treasurer Close
Mikaelah Egan Queensland Management Committee Member, Publicity Close
Sally Lyon Librarian, Promotions & Marketing, Administration & State Secretary Close

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Steve Dobos Queensland Education Support Officer, President

Experience and expertise: Various research and tertiary teaching positions in earth sciences in both Australia and the US (Macquarie University, Harvard University then University of Queensland). Subsequently, a specialist consultant in environmental geochemistry for mining and coastal canal developments. Gemmological qualifications gained with GAA, and subsequently became Education Coordinator, a principal teacher and ESO in the Queensland Division. Currently also Chair of Board of Studies and Examinations, and Chair of GemEd.

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Jelena Popov Treasurer

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Mikaelah Egan Queensland Management Committee Member, Publicity

I have completed the Diploma in Gemmology and Diploma in Diamond Technology and am currently undertaking a Bachelor of Science in Geology at the University of Queensland. I am on the management committee of the QLD Division, and a member of the federal Publicity sub-committee.