Benefits boost to close indigenous schooling gap
Earlier this month IEBA called for the Australian parliament to act to increase incomes for Indigenous families and keep students in boarding. We congratulate the Morrison government on following through on their commitment to the 50 Years of ABSTUDY measures and introducing this legislation to parliament. Benefits boost to close indigenous schooling gap The Australian […]
How Strong Cultural Identity Can Lead to the Best Results
Roni Forrest, a Minang Ngadju woman from the south coast of Western Australia, coordinates Future Footprints, a program supporting rural and remote Indigenous boarding students. Roni and Aboriginal Liaison Officer Lisa Fieldhouse work together with communities, parents, schools, sponsors and other networks. Roni, grew up as a ‘bush kid’ on the south coast of WA […]
Guildford Grammar School Wins Award for Exceptional Cultural Connection
Exceptional Cultural Connection by a Boarding School or Residence Sponsored by Aboriginal Hostels Limited Guildford Grammar School, WA Guildford Grammar School has developed a high expectations program to achieve personal excellence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students amongst a range of school-wide cultural programs. Since 2004, an Aboriginal Coordinator has been employed to increase […]
Lisa Fieldhouse and Roni Forrest win Exceptional Contribution to Indigenous Student Boarding
Exceptional Contribution to Indigenous Student Boarding Sponsored by Indigenous Education and Boarding Australia Dual winners Lisa Fieldhouse, Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) – Future Footprints, WA. Lisa’s focus is on self-respect, respect for others and respect for value systems, but the most important for Lisa is relationships; relationships with students, family, community […]
Different Perspectives Working Together, Whatever It Takes!
These words set the scene for what transpired over two days at the 2019 National Indigenous Education and Boarding Symposium, Brisbane. Our keynote speakers all had different perspectives. The challenging words from Richard Stewart, State Program Manager at the Transition Support Services in Far North Queensland, gave the viewpoint of a seasoned campaigner who has […]
New Beginnings: Indigenous Education and Boarding Australia
On a warm spring evening, on an open terrace, Indigenous Education and Boarding Australia came into being through the cleansing smoke of local Aboriginal performers from Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Group. In opening the 2019 National Indigenous Education and Boarding Symposium, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Chairperson, Anthony Bennett, spoke about the decision Boarding […]
St Joseph’s College Student, Isaiah, Wins Award for Exceptional Contribution to the Community
Exceptional Contribution to the Community by an Indigenous Boarding Student Sponsored by Student Concierge Services Isaiah, St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, NSW Isaiah has consistently contributed to the St Joseph’s College community and is highly regarded by his peers and his teachers. His leadership potential was recognised in his second year at the College when […]
Neil Morison of Dawurr Boarding Wins Excellence in Indigenous Boarding Leadership
Excellence in Indigenous Boarding Leadership Sponsored by Boarding Training Australia Neil Morison, Dawurr Boarding, Nhulunbuy High School, Northern Territory Neil Morison is the Head of Dawurr Boarding, situated in North East Arnhem Land that caters for Aboriginal students in the region. Neil set-up Dawurr in 2016 with 10 weeks to oversee the completion of the […]
Cape York Girl Academy Wins Excellence in the Provision of Indigenous Student Health and Wellbeing
Excellence in the Provision of Indigenous Student Health and Wellbeing Sponsored by Cater Care Cape York Girl Academy, QLD The Cape York Girl Academy is Australia’s first boarding school designed for young mothers and their babies and for girls disengaged from school. Mothers and their babies live together and learn together, supported by caring staff […]
Reinvigorating Action to Close the Educational Gap for Good
While educators focus on complying with expectations and regulations, have they overlooked the students? The 2019 Closing the Gap Report revealed small improvements towards its 2018 targets, but nothing like it hoped. Margaret Gurney says it’s time to do #whatever_it_takes. ‘Somewhere along the education journey, we have become distracted from our moral purpose,’ says Department of […]