Darryl’s journey: IEBA video interview

Darryl, an Indigenous student from Ceduna in SA, has been a boarder at Immanuel College in Adelaide for 4 years. He shares his boarding experience and his advice for new Indigenous boarders. The Principal and the Director of Boarding talk about the school’s Orientation program and their commitment to the students.

Strategies for Remote Education Systems

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The Remote Education Systems research project, conducted between 2011 and 2016 focused on finding ways to improve outcomes for remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

This report sets out what was achieved by the RES project and how, critically reflects on impact from the work and lists strategies for improvement.

Elijah’s Journey: NRL Cowboys House

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Prior to a departure for boarding, students may struggle with the prospect of leaving home. This short animated video explores the issues related to students leaving to study away from home.

Isadora’s Journey

The purpose of this report is to identify and share best practice success factors and strategies that have been shown to support Indigenous students to successfully complete their secondary education and make the transition into further study or employment.

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.

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