Why do we need a Standard? – IEBA webinar

Keynote Address by Hon Warren Snowdon MP at the National Indigenous Education & Boarding Symposium Geelong, 17 March 2020.

Presents arguments for the need to develop a National Indigenous Cultural Boarding Standard as well as a National Indigenous Cultural Boarding Strategy.

Study Away Review

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Study Away Review – Review of Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Students Studying Away From Home.

Examines the issues facing Indigenous students who leave home to access secondary school, considers the role of Commonwealth support and identifies gaps in support and service delivery. Summary findings include better preparation for students and families, including preparation beginning earlier, reducing the complexity of ABSTUDY and ensuring the travel safety of students.

Boarding: investing in outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

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An independent analysis of the existing investment in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students attending boarding, requested by the Australian Government as a follow up to the Study Away Review report (2017). Includes financial cost of boarding, and recommendations to improve outcomes for Indigenous students and families.

Study Away Review

Examines the issues facing Indigenous students who leave home to access secondary school, considers the role of Commonwealth support and identifies gaps in support and service delivery. Summary findings include better preparation for students and families, including preparation beginning earlier, reducing the complexity of ABSTUDY and ensuring the travel safety of students