Investing in outcomes
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has released the review undertaken into the investment in support for Indigenous secondary boarding by Grant Thornton Australia. Following the Study Away Review the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet requested an independent analysis of the existing investment in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students attending […]
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 […]
Overcoming the Obstacles of Studying Away from Home
University student, Jacinta Barbour overcomes studying away from home obstacles.