MYAN and RCOA invite you to the last education pathways teleconference for 2017. This teleconference brings together those working in this area together to share information, identify emerging issues and explore joint advocacy.
This teleconference will include:
- updates on university scholarships and access to TAFE/VET schemes for temporary visa holders
- news on the SHEV and TPV schemes, including regional updates
- an exploration of advocacy taking place on this issue
- sharing of any developments or emerging issues from those working in this area
When: 12:00 - 1:00pm (AEDT) Thursday 7th December 2017
Where: Teleconference (dial in details below)
Contact: Derya Koksal, MYAN Policy Officer -
derya@myan.org.au
Teleconference dial in details:
Melbourne 03 8687 0635 Gold Coast 07 5560 0956
Adelaide 08 8220 0836 Hobart 03 6218 0647
Brisbane 07 3811 0988 Perth 08 9460 0829
Canberra 02 6210 0851 Sydney 02 9696 0774
Darwin 08 8989 0817
Guest code: 509 292 38#
Background
Young people seeking asylum, and those on TPVs or SHEVs, 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.
If you'd like to be part of a broader national conversation around refugee education - sign up to the Refugee Education Special Interest Group (SIG) mailing list today at www.refugeecouncil.org.au/educationsig
