- 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 Engagement Support Officers (KESOs) are part of an area-based team of professionals who understand Aboriginal culture and history of the community. KESOs support schools with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to participate fully in education by providing advice and building capability within schools. Together with their student support colleagues, KESOs may:
- guide schools about culturally-inclusive learning environments
- identify services to support student engagement and improved outcomes
- support schools to build relationships with Koorie students and families.
KESOs are not qualified mental health practitioners or allied health professionals, however, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are able to guide schools towards the most appropriate resources to support Koorie students.
Intended outcomes
- Create culturally-inclusive learning environments
- Facilitate and support access to assist in improving wellbeing and mental health outcomes for Koorie students and families
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 KESO and plan supports for Koorie students.
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