Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education & Transitions

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are outperformed at almost every level of schooling. At a grass-roots level this is influenced by school resources and teaching practices not being adequate enough for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage in a rigorous curriculum. This often results in students being diverted into a low track curriculum, with little exposure to the content needed to enter University, or develop the skills needed to sustain further education, training or employment.

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Date October 25, 2017 - October 26, 2017
Time 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education &Transitions Conference will focus on developing strategies to enhance educational outcomes for Aboriginals & Torres Strait Islander Students.

The two day national conference features more than 20+ speakers such as Geraldine Atkinson (President, VAEAI), Professor Shane Hearn (Dean of Indigenous Research, University of Adelaide), Anton Shirripa (Teacher,Clontarf Aboriginal College) and Tristan Duggle (State Finalist Young Australian of the Year 2017).

Attend to learn how to engage parents & communities in children’s education, embed cultural knowledge in our schools, support through the challenges of transitioning, promote a positive sense of cultural identity and provide students with the skills they need to thrive.