{"id":171,"date":"2021-10-16T04:54:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T04:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tfacts.com.au\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2022-03-31T21:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T21:16:26","slug":"tarina-fanning-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tfacts.com.au\/?page_id=171","title":{"rendered":"TESTIMONIALS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tfacts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/header-background-image.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;257px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||115px|||&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;testimonials&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Prata|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;18px||1px|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;23px||21px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Arial||on||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3><b>TFACTS are committed to\u00a0taking organisations on a cultural journey. <br \/>The testimonies we receive demonstrate\u00a0our commitment.<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px||3px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#B3B3B3&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px||6px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][et_pb_slider arrows_custom_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; min_height=&#8221;465.7px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; auto_speed=&#8221;6000&#8243; custom_css_slide_description=&#8221;animation-name: none;&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em><span class=\"s2\">Thanks Tarina for such an informative and touching session. And thank you so much for sharing your own personal story with us. Tarina did a fantastic job at educating the participants and made sure that the session was engaging and interactive. I would highly recommend to anyone to attend these sessions, I gained so much form them.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Shereen<\/strong>,<br \/>Energy Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p3\">\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>I would highly recommend any organisation undertake this amazing training, it helps generate the right conversation, it opens the door for understanding by using truth, experience, knowledge and care. \u00a0Whilst educational, it is also inspiring. It has helped my broad team commence our own action plan. Moving towards creating new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander opportunities through nurturing a culture based on inclusion and awareness and moving us all one step closer to reconciliation.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b><i>\u00a0<\/i>Grace Gualtieri,<br \/><\/b>Learning and Knowledge Leader,<br \/>Energy Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>I was overwhelmed with how moving the session was and how my poor knowledge was before starting the session. Tarina you are an amazing teacher and advocate.<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Participant,<br \/><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\">ACSO<br \/><\/span><span class=\"s3\">(Australian Community Support Services)<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>I was really moved by the personal stories shared by Tarina. This made the session so much more thought-provoking and emotional. It made me want to talk with family and friends about the importance of deeper respect and appreciate of Aboriginal and Torres Islander people.<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Amanda,<br \/><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\">Rio Tinto<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>The training was very practical, a well-balanced and honed presentation. I became more understanding of the historical narrative, it was positive, not judgmental and this has been a turning point in my perspective and has given me practical tools to apply.<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Member,<br \/><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\">VCAT<br \/>(Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal)<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Tarina was incredibly open and engaging with the group and offered practical and helpful recommendations for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>Participant,<br \/><\/b>ACSO<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Tarina was a fantastic communicator and clearly had a wealth of experience in justice.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Participant,<br \/><\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\">ACSO<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Presented exceptionally well and without judgement. Enabled a safe learning space \u2026.. nothing could have been better, it was great.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Participant,<br \/><\/b>ACSO<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>I watched the recording of the Connecting to Country session with Tarina Fanning this morning \u2013 it was so moving and powerful \u2013 brought me to tears.\u00a0 I can\u2019t believe that in my lifetime, children were being taken from their families and some never reunited.\u00a0 All while I enjoyed a blissful childhood\u2026..so much damage done.\u00a0 There are no words, as you said.\u00a0 An amazing opportunity for our students and staff to hear Tarina\u2019s story first hand \u2013 an experience that we\u2019ll\u00a0 never forget.\u00a0 May we continue to observe the national apology each year so that this never happens ever again.<\/i><\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>Maria<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>,<br \/><\/b>Methodist Ladies College<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Tarina has become a trusted partner and advisor to MITS.\u00a0 Her cultural awareness training is simply outstanding. \u00a0She is able to tailor her offerings to anyone: from Melbourne families starting out on their journey, to Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff working with young Indigenous people daily.\u00a0 She makes every person feel safe, included and enriched through her trainings.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Edward Tudor,<br \/><\/strong>Executive Director,<br \/>Melbourne Indigenous Transition School<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_slider arrows_custom_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||40px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||159px|||&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; auto_speed=&#8221;6000&#8243; custom_css_slide_description=&#8221;animation-name: none;&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>There was much positive feedback and a lovely vibe in the room after your presentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks for the connection and care that you so obviously have with the MITS kids.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie Carruthers,<br \/><\/strong>Pathways Manager,<br \/>Melbourne Indigenous Transition School<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>I really enjoyed the PD. I loved the personal reflections and I thought she was very engaging. Tarina utilized people\u2019s experiences, which was great. And I liked the activities for breaking up the morning. The broad brush strokes were great, and I am very happy with how much was covered and what was taught.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Participant,<br \/><\/strong>MITS<br \/>(Melbourne Indigenous Transition School)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks a lot, I loved it. It was accessible, interesting, and never overbearing. I will be recommending to all I work with and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Participant,<br \/><\/strong>MITS<br \/>(Melbourne Indigenous Transition School)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Lovely style, presentation pace and interactions and worksheets were great.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participant,<br \/><\/strong>MITS<br \/>(Melbourne Indigenous Transition School<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>I think Tarina would be amazing for Partner-schools and Melbourne Families especially around the Kinship info and Communication info as this is where a lot of the Non-Aboriginal don\u2019t understand or get properly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Participant,<br \/><\/strong>MITS,<br \/>(Melbourne Indigenous Transition School)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>I have worked with Tarina across several educational settings, and I have also been an attendee at her course.\u00a0I have been impressed with her interactive approach to teaching cultural awareness.\u00a0She provides very relevant, engaging and applicable information and teaches in a dynamic manner. Most importantly, I have learned and continue to learn\u00a0from Tarina.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Weily,<br \/><\/strong>Psychologist,<br \/>Weily Psych<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; body_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Cultural awareness is important for everyone in Australia. <\/em><em>Tarina\u2019s training allows participants<\/em><em>\u00a0to explore, understand and appreciate their own traditions, their family history and storytelling and find similarities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples ways of being.\u00a0 It also helps grow ones understanding of the experiences of, and diversity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait people\u2019s cultures. 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I wasn\u2019t made to feel ignorant or guilty about my lack of Aboriginal culture and history knowledge, but was educated and enthused by Tarina\u2019s humble and practical approach. I learnt many basics that I wish my generation was taught growing up, and I was challenged to get involved in events and seek opportunities to learn further. I also loved how personal Tarina was, and that she spoke from her own heart and experiences. She was sensitive, didn\u2019t generalize and articulated her points really clearly. I could have listened to her talk for much longer. 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