Community Festivals for Education Engagement are aimed at encouraging young people, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to stay at school and complete year 12 and obtain a certificate, build self esteem through participation, and explore options for further studies and/or careers. This is done in a way that resonates with contemporary youth culture.
The Australian Government’s 2007 Budget provided $15.1 million over four years for the conversion of up to 200 Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) positions into real jobs with education providers in urban and major regional centres from 1 July 2007.
Under this measure, funding is provided to government and non–government preschools, schools and TAFE providers for the employment of Indigenous Australians in a range of jobs, including as Indigenous Education Workers. The measure is designed to both create real jobs for Indigenous Australians and improve the educational outcomes of the local Indigenous community. Further details.
The Indigenous Youth Mobility Program (IYMP) is providing opportunities for young Indigenous people from remote Australia to move to a major centre to participate in pre-vocational training, Australian Apprenticeships, Certificate Courses and University courses such as those leading to nursing, teaching, accounting and business management qualifications. This document explores the core issues underpinning the aspirations of Indigenous Australians to access and succeed in Australian higher education institutions.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations'
Indigenous Education Units are located throughout Australia. They can be contacted on 1800 800 821.