https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/jessielea monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5e97e7d37e01be32c0fac5c7/1592973584048/jessilea+via+bendigo+advertiser.jpg Stories - Jessielea’s Story Photograph Courtesy of the Bendigo Advertiser, May 11 2019. 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In early 2020, Danny won the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) World Plumbing Day Plumbing Apprentice Skills award, a huge achievement! https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/cherie monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5e9fc6ac950dee1e5f9ad564/1587529452182/tumblr_inline_pn99sysqeW1qzjdem_1280.jpg Stories - Cherie’s story This post is adapted with permission from Cherie and an article by Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations) student, Kaitlyn Blanchard. Read the article here. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/sues-story monthly 0.5 2020-09-02 https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/maries-story monthly 0.5 2020-09-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f4ee6e53a7ed03ad2e178d3/1599006460914/Marie.jpg Stories - Marie’s Story - God gave me a reason to better my life and I became a mother at 20 years old. Since then I have fought hard to let go of the past. Raising my daughter on my own, we struggled but I managed to protect and provide for her. Somehow, I broke the cycle and managed to get her on the other side. In 2012, I decided to become a nurse. Whilst getting my daughter through high school, I wanted to take my childhood back. As I never got to finish my education, I went to 9 primary schools and did not finish high school. Attaining my Diploma of Nursing opened the door to my enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University. My bachelor’s degree is not just a degree, it stands for everything that I was told “I’d never reach”. When I am nursing a patient, I get a double dose of Oxytocin. It gives my life purpose and reminds me that I deserve to finish my degree. I have invested years into this. To some it may be as simple as a “no biggie”, to me it is about reclaiming my life while helping others. Finishing my degree is my fight song. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/claire monthly 0.5 2020-09-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f6a80921056b05934649bba/1600815298647/Claire.PNG Stories - Claire’s Story Master of International Relations student Claire is one of a growing number of care leaver students studying at La Trobe University. Having overcome adversity to attain a university education, Claire is now a passionate advocate for inclusion at La Trobe and is determined to improve the university experience for all who come after her. Claire says: “I know what it is to be terrified and have limited options, seeing before you a lifetime of living on the periphery of society. If I could go back in time and talk to the homeless teenage me, living on the streets, the one thing I would say is that you will actually finally get an education.” Claire has received support from La Trobe and was recently granted a Golden Lanyard Scholarship which has supported her to stay engaged as a student whilst also raising her own family. Hear more about Claire’s incredible journey here. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/stories/sarah monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/602cacf5be71ec0979580a34/1613540646157/Sarah+Morris.jpeg Stories - Sarah’s Story https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/test monthly 0.5 2020-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb39e5d85b9d62204eaf0b8/1588829795011/RE+website+-+newsletter+%285%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #1 - Support during COVID-19 for students studying at TAFE and University Get information on: Federal Government financial supports Financial and other supports at our partner universities Teaching, learning and census information https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/vzwp7n6396ornq6s76dj50xy2ozoiv monthly 0.5 2020-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb39e2df770825ceb936dc5/1588829747832/RE+website+-+newsletter+%284%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #2 - Supporting students and young people through the COVID-19 outbreak Get information on: Learning from home during COVID-19 Revised VCE, VCAT and VCAL timelines Support for uni students and Resources for young people in the home https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-3 monthly 0.5 2020-07-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb39df63dcbce626ef107c5/1588829689117/RE%2Bwebsite%2B-%2Bnewsletter.jpg The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #3 - Supporting students and young people through the COVID-19 outbreak Read on for resources, information and links to broader learning through virtual exploration, activities for children and young people, as well as wellbeing supports and information. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/brittany-the-age monthly 0.5 2020-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb3a0a5d47d2945367c3a89/1588830379650/2.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - The Age - November 12, 2018 - Program gets more 'whip-smart' care leavers into higher ed Brittany Witnish grew up in foster care but managed to finish her VCE, go to university and is now doing her masters in social work. Read her story in The Age. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/smh-feb-14-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb3a063dd8e712625cdcb4d/1588830316390/2.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - The Sydney Morning Herald - Feb 14 2020 - 'Someone who believes in you': The national push to get care leavers into higher ed Sarah Morris, one of an increasing number of people who grew up in residential care and has managed to study at university. Click below to read Sarah’s story in the SMH. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-4 monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5eb39d9fead5a938051bb74c/1588829606231/RE+website+-+newsletter+%282%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #4 - Learning and wellbeing infosheets for pre to post school aged children and young people. This newsletter provides information about and links to wellbeing and learning resources for children and young people from pre to post school ages and includes separate, downloadable information sheets for each age group, and sheets specifically for Aboriginal children and young people. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-6 monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5ec4a8fa610fe249f4dd355c/1589946833893/RE+website+-+newsletter+%286%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #6 - Training, study and employment resources for young people This newsletter provides information about training, education and employment options and opportunities for young people. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-5 monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5ec4aa97f4009459d8610a77/1589947053400/RE+website+-+newsletter+%287%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #5 - Supporting children and young people during COVID-19 In this newsletter we have pulled together a range of information and resources to support students, parents, carers, workers and young people. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-7 monthly 0.5 2020-05-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5ecdf51cfd0c5a2ccaff6ce6/1590556081860/RE+website+-+newsletter+%288%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #7 - Reconciliation Week, returning to school and wellbeing Read on for Reconciliation Week resources, information and support for helping a child in your care return to school, and wellbeing resources for young people to keep them grounded, active and connected during this time of transition. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/deloitte-return-on-investment monthly 0.5 2020-06-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5ee96dd96d7f63060408d2db/1592445186777/1.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Return on Investment - Deloitte Report - Raising Expectations: investing in the education Of Victoria’s Care Leavers. A Return on Investment analysis by Deloitte has shown that for every dollar invested, Raising Expectations generates an estimated minimum of $1.80 in economic and social benefits. For a copy of the full report, email joanna.humphries@cfecfw.asn.au. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-8 monthly 0.5 2020-06-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5ef43089dfa6c41b255e1e01/1593061649902/RE+website+-+newsletter+%289%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #8 - Back to School As things slowly return to 'normal', it's natural for students, car ers, parents and teachers to have mixed feelings as we all process this change. Read on for Back to School resources. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter9 monthly 0.5 2020-07-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5efbeb598a7af512c3d52bd8/1593568196956/RE+website+-+newsletter+%2810%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #9 - Mid-Year Enrolment and virtual Open Day Experiences Despite the uncertainty of COVID-19, it’s important to keep looking ahead, planning for the future and acquiring new knowledge and skills. Read on for information on mid-year enrollment for TAFE and uni and the creative ways universities and TAFEs are bringing Open Day experiences to you - online! https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter10 monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f163cc68f88d25990041575/1595293065496/RE+website+-+newsletter+%2812%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #10 - Wellbeing in lockdown and inspiration from some talented and determined young people. All you need to know about Melbourne’s recent lockdown, wellbeing resources to keep you happy and healthy and stories from young people about footy, study and stigma. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter11 monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f1901665566932f4847bd98/1595474328038/RE+website+-+newsletter+%2814%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #11 - Staying well during COVID-19 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Victoria, it's more important than ever that we are making time to look after ourselves and those around us. Read on for some fantastic wellbeing resources from across the State and the sector, with a particular focus on supporting young people. https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter12 monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f29de1e6d28c312924fde7d/1596579444955/RE+website+-+newsletter+%2815%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #12 - Virtual Open Days, financial and study support and upcoming events. During this time, it's more important than ever that we make time to look after ourselves and those around us. A big part of staying well is to keep looking ahead and making plans for the future. Raising Expectations’ partner universities are making sure that care leaver students have ongoing access to financial, academic and personal supports to support them in their learning. TAFEs and Unis all over Victoria are taking their Open Days online, making them more accessible than ever before! https://www.raisingexpectations.com.au/news/newsletter-13 monthly 0.5 2020-08-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3fa640098d724e00eac106/t/5f34c143e106bd6de9a3cfaa/1597292947969/RE+website+-+newsletter+%2816%29.png The latest news from Raising Expectations - Newsletter #13 - Staying motivated, connected and healthy through COVID-19. We are halfway through 2020 and with many of us still in lockdown, it's natural that people are feeling the strain. The impact of coronavirus is still unfolding at a time when we had hoped to be well and truly back to 'normal'. As frustrating as this can be for us and the people we love, live and work with, it has been truly inspiring to see our communities, service providers, schools, universities and governments come together to support and motivate us. We hope this newsletter will go some way towards that effort. It provides some fresh resources for supporting young people with a care experience and those who care for and support them. 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