- Tier: Tier 2: Early intervention and cohort specific support
- Category of intervention: Support for diverse cohorts
- Strength of evidence: Registered professional
- Geographic location: State-wide
Program description
Koorie education coordinators (KEC) are part of an area-based, multi-disciplinary team and play a key intermediary role in advising schools and colleagues in their teams on strategies to support Koorie learners.
KECs lead a team of Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESO) and can refer schools on to a KESO where appropriate, to support Koorie students. Schools also have other resources available to support Koorie students, including Student Support Services or providers on the Menu. Both mainstream service providers or targeted providers catering to Koorie student needs may be appropriate, depending on student need and context.
Intended outcomes
- Connect with Student Support Services as part of an area-based, multi-disciplinary team, where appropriate
- Facilitate engagement with an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) where appropriate
- Facilitate engagement with a culturally-safe provider
Program details
| Target audience |
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| Program provider | Department of Education |
| Delivery mode | Face-to-face |
Implementation considerations
Factors to consider: School communities must have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.
Cost
- Item cost: Free
- Detailed cost: Free
How the Fund can be used
Time release for staff (including casual relief teaching) to work with KECs and plan supports for Koorie students.
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