MYAN and RCOA invite you to the first Education Pathways Teleconference for 2018. This teleconference brings together those working in this area together to share information, identify emerging issues and explore joint advocacy. 

This teleconference will include:

• Recent SRSS changes which impacts access to/engagement with education for young people seeking asylum
• Updates on university scholarships and access to TAFE/VET schemes for temporary visa holders
• Sharing of any developments or emerging issues from those working in this area

When: 12:00 - 1:00pm (AEDT) Thursday 8th February 2018
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. 

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