Listening to First Nations young people REPORT
A report on two consultations: one with a group of current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding students from AFL Cape York House; secondly with young adult woman who had been to boarding schools. Key themes around Before, During and After boarding and qualities of good teachers. Includes infographics
Listening to First Nations Young People – #1 BEFORE
One-page storyboard (jpg file) of colour images and text depicting the journey for remote Indigenous boarding students before arriving at boarding school.
Includes advice for schools on what student and family supports are needed, including teachers visiting community to understand the student’s context and shared expectations.
Community Visits Checklist
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines around what guidelines boarding providers and schools should follow when visiting communities. It highlights the importance of community-school relationships and the responsibility of provider’s to be respectful and genuine.
Preboarding 8: Parent-Guardian Readiness
The purpose of this document is to collate best practice evidence on how to prepare parents/guardians for the boarding journey. It includes practical measures to ensure providers are ensuring parents maintain autonomy and are empowered throughout the process.
Preboarding 6: Student Resources
The purpose of this guide is to provide insight into the necessary resources for a student’s successful transition into boarding from physical documents to emotional preparedness.
Preboarding 5: Regular Contact with Families
The purpose of this guide is to highlight best practice for assisting Indigenous boarders through the adjustment phase, via family contact. It focuses on the principles of trust, confidence and relationships. It notes things providers need to consider in this regard.
Preboarding 4: Positive First Impressions
The purpose of this document is to guide those in contact with community and families through the necessary steps to ensure they establish a welcoming environment and culturally safe relationships upon initial meetings.
Preboarding 3: Student Application Support
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance best practice for introducing students, parents and communities to the concept of boarding. It includes advice on boarding school applications, who can provide assistance, and funding.
Preboarding 2: Boarding School Visits
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance best practice for introducing students, parents and communities to the concept of boarding. It includes factors such as advice on who should attend boarding school visits, timing and what to do during visit.
Preboarding 1: Community Visits
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance best practice for introducing students, parents and communities to the concept of boarding. It includes factors such as advice on timing, protocols, accommodation etc.