Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with an out-of-home care experience?
Thinking about further study or training?
In addition to the education resources over on our Students page, you might like to check out the ones we’ve listed below.
Education resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with an out-of-home care experience
Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc (VAEAI) is the peak state-wide Aboriginal community-controlled organisation for vocational education and training in Victoria. VAEAI works with Aboriginal communities to build success in education and training.
The Toorong Marong unit of VAEAI works collaboratively with universities and communities to increase Indigenous participation and success in tertiary education.
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Consortium (NATSIHEC) lists universities across Victoria and Australia that have dedicated support units for Indigenous students.
The Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan is a strategy between Koorie communities and the Victorian Department of Education and Training to ensure all Koorie Victorians achieve their learning aspirations. Marrung includes a scholarship program, with up to 20 scholarships of up to $5000 offered each year to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students planning to study Years 11 and 12 in a Victorian Government school.
Deadly Story has resources and supports available for Aboriginal children and young people in education, as well as lots of ways to learn about and engage in culture.
The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. The KYC advocates to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Ngaga-dji (hear me) - the Ngaga-dji project voices the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Victoria’s youth justice system. Ngaga-dji is driving the change Victoria’s youth justice system needs to enable Aboriginal children to thrive in their communities.
Marram Nganyin (we are strong) is a program delivering mentoring opportunities for Aboriginal young people (12-25 years old) via local Aboriginal services.
The Clontarf Academies help young Aboriginal men to attend school, finish Year 12 and enter employment.