Ensuring people of all ages and demographics are equipped to participate in the emerging economy.
People of all ages and demographics are
equipped to participate in the emerging economy
Martu Translation: Laltuku nga economy parkaninpa jumarryiku
Things to Address
Quality staff and students
Access to resources and community partners
Connection with service providers and willingness to collaborate
Extracurricular activities that support goals
Community appetite for change
Great natural environment
Local employment opportunities
Alternative project-based learning
Growing creativity
Opportunities
Need to adopt a curriculum that suits local conditions
Attraction and retention of the right staff
Reliance on one major partner
"
“Language is really important for us
because the community has lost its
language. When the language is
strong, people will be strong"
Lindsay Robertson
Focus Area: Education Pathways
Students of all ages and cultures are able
to access inclusive, flexible and diverse
education opportunities by 2027
Increase access to affordable pre-primary education in East Newman by Q4 2025
Engage with families in East Newman to determine pre-primary education scope
Engage with early years and education providers and Aboriginal organisations on scope for East Newman pre-primary education
Pilot delivery in East Newman at Train Park and other interim facilities
Remove educational barriers to increase educational
participation through collaboration
Provide the resources (food, backpacks, supplies, uniforms) to support and nurture future students
Establish a Nyiyaparli and Martu Parents Group to provide advice to education providers and services on program delivery
Coordinate regular engagements between education providers, services and Nyiyaparli and Martu Parents Group to address barriers to participation
Identify and respond to opportunities to share resources knowledge and skills
Develop a pathway with families and carers, local organisations, and education providers to increase educational participation and attainment
Explore and develop an alternative education program
Collaborate with trainee organisations and employers to establish culturally inclusive work experience opportunities
Provide practical skill building opportunities for job seekers
Establish a driver training service for all young people
Identify opportunities for work experience for students to gain hands-on experience across a range of industries
Through engagement between education providers, services and Nyiyaparli and Martu Parent’s Group identify increased opportunities for youth leadership programming
Improve education transitions to work
Advocate for TAFE or a Registered Training Organisations to deliver diverse programs in Newman responding to business requirements
Build working relationships between the business networks and the schools to align future work requirements
Identify future workforce demands and build pathways for employment for current students and mature aged students
Deliver career and enterprise expos
Investigate opportunities to strengthen relationships between employers and educators and reduce barriers to participation
Diversify school based training opportunities and apprenticeship opportunities
Refer to Economy and Work Pathway
Get involved
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