When: 12:00 - 1:00pm (AEST) Thursday 24th May 2018
Where: Teleconference (details below)
Contact: Derya Koksal, MYAN Policy and Advocacy Officer -
derya@myan.org.au
Teleconference dial in details:
You may join the meeting either via Skype or phone;
Trouble Joining?
Try Skype Web App
+61393403747
Conference ID: 31349
1. Dial the number listed above
2. Enter the Conference ID followed by the # key
3. Ignore the prompt asking if you are the leader
4. Follow the prompt to record your name and join the meeting
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Background
Young people seeking asylum, and those on Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) or Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV), face a range of barriers to accessing and remaining engaged in education and training pathways. While engagement in education has a significant impact on a young person's mental and physical health and their sense of purpose and participation in the community, their options are limited once they turn 18. Addressing this often relies on individual advocacy and creative solutions.
This teleconference provides an opportunity for:
- Networking between workers and agencies supporting young asylum seekers and young refugees on TPVs or SHEVs across Australia
- Sharing and promoting initiatives that support young people to continue engaging in education/training opportunities beyond the age of 18
- Identifying any future advocacy priorities or opportunities.
More information available
here.
