Resources
Raising Expectations produces a range of free, downloadable, and shareable, resources. We’ll ensure you have the latest information about care experienced young people and post-secondary education at your fingertips!
The Raising Expectations program offers free, self-paced online modules designed for professionals working in University and TAFE settings.
Our modules provide insights into the Victorian out-of-home care system, practical strategies and trauma-informed approaches to help you better support current and aspiring care-experienced students.
Free Online Learning Modules
The Out-of-Home Care System in Victoria
Experiences of Trauma and Impact on Engagement in Education
The Impact of Placement Instability on Education for Children and Young People in Care
Approaches to Support Care Experienced Young People to Transition to, and Succeed in, Post-Secondary Education
Leaving Out-of-Home Care: Supports for studying at TAFE and university
Modules include:
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The Education Guide, developed with the Department of Education and Training, carer agencies and Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc, provides carers with information about the supports and services to assist them and the children in their care to be connected and engaged in their education and to know where to go to get the support they need when they need it.
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Found out more about the differences between and benefits of the Youth Access Initiative and Free TAFE.
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This webinar explores strategies and best practices for supporting students in out-of-home care. It features insights from experts in education and child welfare, discussing how to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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We're here to help you with the first step towards applying for TAFE or uni! Pearl from the Raising Expectations program walks you through the process of creating a VTAC account.
What we cover:
How to navigate the VTAC website
Step-by-step instructions to create your VTAC account
Important details to include in your application
Useful Links:
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This goal planner has been designed to support high school, TAFE, and university students with an out-of-home care experience to achieve their study and career goals. This planner can be used digitally on a tablet or printed to write on with a pen.
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In this inspiring discussion, Ruby shares how support from Raising Expectations helped them navigate education, build confidence, and pursue a degree in an area they are passionate about.
💡 Topics covered:
Education pathways for care-experienced young people
The impact of mentoring and tailored support
Leadership and advocacy for care-experienced young people
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Discover how the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) can help out-of-home care experienced students.
This video covers:
What is SEAS?
Evidence for SEAS Tips for submitting your application
Tips for submitting your application
For more information, visit https://vtac.edu.au/
Got questions? Reach out to our Raising Expectations team: hello@raisingexpectations.com.au
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Are you a young person with out-of-home care experience? The Youth Access Initiative might help you get into the course of your dreams without having to pay tuition fees! This initiative is broader than Free TAFE, with over 600 courses available to eligible people.
Topics covered:
What is the Youth Access Initiative?
Who is eligible?
Where to find eligible courses
How to apply and get support
Helpful Links:
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Download our free overview of general supports available for care-experienced people
For Carers, Supporters and Professionals
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Supporting someone with an out-of-home care experience who is thinking about vocational or higher education?
Whether you’re a foster, kinship or permanent carer, or a residential care worker, we can provide resources and access to services to ensure that the young people you support have what they need to access TAFE or university.
We’re here to help.