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Paying attention to the future : piloting the Certificate 1 in Developing Independence in out of home care settings.
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| Hart, Aaron
Borlagdan, Joseph
Mallett, Shelley | 2017 |
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Title: Paying attention to the future : piloting the Certificate 1 in Developing Independence in out of home care settings.
Author(s): Borlagdan, Joseph | Hart, Aaron | Mallett, Shelley | Brotherhood of St Laurence | Brotherhood of St Laurence. Research and Policy Centre | University of Melbourne
Published: Fitzroy Vic : Brotherhood of St Laurence : February 2017
Abstract: Out-of-home care is designed to protect children and young people who are at risk of abuse and neglect, but is often ineffective in helping these young people to remain engaged in education, pursue personal goals and achieve economic independence. The foundation level Certificate I in Developing Independence, developed for Education First Youth Foyers, is being piloted in residential care as a fresh approach to help address this gap. The stage 1 evaluation report examined the enablers and barriers to engaging young people and recommended strategies to improve student readiness and adapt residential care practice. [Publisher website]
URL (open access) : http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/9391/5/Hart_etal_Paying_attention_Developing_Independence_OOHC_pilot_report_2017.pdf
URL (archived) : http://web.archive.org/web/20170714051618/http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/9391/5/Hart_etal_Paying_attention_Developing_Independence_OOHC_pilot_report_2017.pdf
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Record No: 364483 from Cunningham Library Catalogue
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Recruiting and supporting care leavers in Australian higher education : final report.
CALL NUMBER: 378.1946 REC More info Fulltext
| Harvey, Andrew
Campbell, Perri
Andrewartha, Lisa
Wilson, Jacqueline
Goodwin-Burns, Pearl | 2017 |
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Title: Recruiting and supporting care leavers in Australian higher education : final report.
Author(s): Andrewartha, Lisa | Campbell, Perri | Goodwin-Burns, Pearl | Harvey, Andrew | Wilson, Jacqueline | Federation University Australia | La Trobe University. Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research | La Trobe University. Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research
Published: Melbourne : Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research, La Trobe University : March 2017
ISBN: 9780994610041
Abstract: Those who have left out-of-home care - including foster, residential and kinship care - typically face extreme challenges to participate and succeed in higher education. Despite the severe educational and broader challenges faced by many care leavers, evidence also suggests that their participation in higher education can be increased rapidly through targeted policies and commitments. This report follows a multi-state, cross-institutional analysis of care leavers in Australian higher education and explores how universities attract and support care leavers. Two primary research questions were addressed: How can universities increase access to higher education for care leavers? How can universities support care leavers who are studying at university? [VOCED, ed]
URL (open access) : http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/790842/La-Trobe-NPP-Care-Leavers-Research-Report-7-April-2017.pdf
Call Number : 378.1946 REC
Record No: 364382 from Cunningham Library Catalogue
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Anglicare Victoria TEACHaR program : year 2 evaluation report ; bridging the education gap for children and young people in out of home care.
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| David, Laura | 2015 |
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Title: Anglicare Victoria TEACHaR program : year 2 evaluation report ; bridging the education gap for children and young people in out of home care.
Author(s): David, Laura | Anglicare Victoria | Anglicare Victoria. Policy, Research and Innovation Unit
Published: Melbourne : Anglicare Victoria : August 2015
Abstract: The TEACHaR program ('Transforming Educational Achievement for Children in Home-based and Residential care') was designed and implemented by Anglicare Victoria in response to evidence that children and young people living in OHC often experience poor education outcomes in comparison to the general student population. As such, the program aims to : Strengthen student school engagement and attendance in compulsory schooling, Lift student literacy, numeracy and academic skills, Support students to obtain results that are more consistent with their potential and ability, Support students to complete Year 12 or its equivalent at the same rate as others in the Community and to support students to develop more positive feelings and attitudes towards learning. One of TEACHaR's unique strengths is that it employs and remunerates experienced, registered teachers who bring a range of classroom, welfare and senior level teaching experience to their work. Each TEACHaR program comprises one Lead Educator (who also has a coordination role) and two Educators; that is, a combined team of nine staff. Where possible and appropriate, the TEACHaR model prioritises direct support to children and young people in OHC, both in their homes and their classroom environments, rather than referrals to other services. Interventions are flexible and holistic, encompassing: 1:1 tuition, group work, informal learning, systemic advocacy, brokerage and assistance for students to access Allied Heath and other assessments. The model is also highly collaborative, working closely with schools, care teams, OHC settings and other professionals. This evaluation is targeted to the original pilot TEACHaR program only (TEACHaR 1). It does not currently extend to the work of the two additional TEACHaR teams. The aim of the evaluation is to test whether the TEACHaR Operating Model, via its key service activities, can affect positive change for children and young people receiving the intervention across a range of educational domains. [Executive summary, ed]
URL (open access) : https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/585_TEACHaR_report_FINAL_v3editafterprint.pdf
URL (archived) : https://web.archive.org/web/20170602045513/https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/585_TEACHaR_report_FINAL_v3editafterprint.pdf
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Record No: 363517 from Cunningham Library Catalogue
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Young people in out of home care in rural and regional Victoria : a discussion paper.
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| | 2013 |
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Title: Young people in out of home care in rural and regional Victoria : a discussion paper.
Author(s): Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic)
Published: Melbourne : Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) : October 2013
Abstract: This report looks at one of the most vulnerable groups of young people in Victoria, those living in out-of-home care. New approaches to supporting these young people are being developed by the Victorian Government through their strategy Victoria’s Vulnerable Children : Our Shared Responsibility. Additionally, improving outcomes for young people in out-of-home care aligns with several of the focus areas of the 2012 Youth Statement Engage, Involve, Create. Here, the Victorian Government identified as two of its priorities “Services that meet the needs of young people” and “Getting young people involved”. some of these are : Helping vulnerable young people and their families to access education, training and community participation programs and funding, recognising young people’s diversity and addressing the barriers to participation in their communities that some experience and Improve coordination across the service sector to produce better outcomes for vulnerable young people through services which : focus on young people in a holistic way (not treating their issues in isolation), provide a high standard of professional service delivery and empower young people to direct and participate in the support they receive and the services they access. Services should operate as part of an integrated system which supports young people within the context of their personal, family and community circumstances and future aspirations. Services should also be accessible and locally relevant. This paper argues for the particular importance of addressing issues faced by young people in out-of-home care in rural and regional communities. It outlines some approaches for enhancing outcomes for this especially vulnerable group. [Background, ed]
URL (open access) : http://www.yacvic.org.au/component/docman/doc_download/360-rural-young-people-and-out-of-home-care-a-discussion-paper?Itemid=
URL (archived) : http://nla.gov.au/nla.arc-23544-20160210-0000-www.yacvic.org.au/component/docman/doc_download/360-rural-young-people-and-out-of-home-care-a-discussion-paper8641.pdf?Itemid=
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Record No: 363825 from Cunningham Library Catalogue
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