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IEBA Organisation Member (associate)

Tuesday 5 April 2022

Join Indigenous Education and Boarding Australia and become part of a national network committed to close the education gap. IEBA provides members with a voice to advocate to government. Membership also provides members with ABSTUDY training workshops, members only briefings, and discounts to the annual National Indigenous Education & Boarding Symposium, regional workshops and other events.

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Dear Son - Thomas Mayor

Tuesday 29 March 2022

Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. This beautifully designed anthology gives cause for critical reflection by educators at a time when First Nations peoples are starting to break free of derogatory stereotypes and find solace in their communities and cultures. Thomas Mayor is a Torres Strait Islander man born on Larrakia country in Darwin.

Zoom Webinar - details to be emailed upon booking (check junk email if in doubt)

Boarding and Australia's First Peoples – Marnie O’Bryan

Tuesday 22 March 2022

Author, Marnie O’Bryan, steps inside the complex lived experience of being a First Nations student in predominantly non-Indigenous schools in Australia. Stories are told through first-hand narratives interviews of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander who have attended boarding schools all over the country recorded over a 9-year period. Boarding and Australia's First Peoples will explore new and collaborative approaches Indigenous education programs.

Zoom Webinar - details to be emailed upon booking (check junk email if in doubt)

Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous Boarding #6

Wednesday 31 March 2021

What to expect in 2021. IEBA is committed to bring members the latest ABSTUDY response to the Coronavirus to discuss government policy as it changes and enable schools to provide feedback to the Department of Social Services and Services Australia. Hear what ABSTUDY changes are planned at the 6th Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous student boarding webinar that will now available as a podcast.

PODCAST - release date to be advised

Better Boarding Webinar #10-Improving Outcomes for Students

Thursday 22 October 2020

In 2016 the Association of Independent Schools NSW initiated the Improving Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Project with four schools and an evaluation team from UTS Jumbunna. The project then expanded the key lessons to 16 schools and will in 2021 expand further to 25 schools.

Zoom Webinar

Better Boarding Webinar #9 - Remote Indigenous Students

Thursday 15 October 2020

Hear from TSS staff Nicole Booth and Mareta Alexander, who have prepared a booklet, 'Enrolling Remote Indigenous Students in Boarding Schools and Residential Facilities', how to not only help Indigenous students make the transition to studying away but also to thrive and succeed academically.and learning of Indigenous student.

Zoom Webinar

Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous Boarding #5

Thursday 17 September 2020

IEBA is committed to bring members the latest ABSTUDY response to the Coronavirus to discuss government policy as it changes and enable schools to provide feedback to the Department of Social Services and Services Australia. Hear what ABSTUDY changes are planned for Term 4 at the 5th Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous student boarding webinar on Thursday 17 September at 1.00pm AEST (NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD – 12.30pm SA, NT – 11am WA).

Zoom Webinar

Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #7

Thursday 3 September 2020

Esperance is a beautiful township on the southern coastline of WA over 700km south east of Perth (about the distance between Adelaide and Melbourne). Esperance is also a regional hub for Indigenous student boarding for students from WA. Hear from Peter Jarzabek, College Manager, Esperance Residential College and Shane Meyer, Principal, Wongutha CAPS, why Esperance is a hub, what boarding options are available, what is a CAPS and how parents are engaged in the education and governance process.

Zoom Webinar

Unhurried conversation

Thursday 27 August 2020

There is no agenda in an unhurried conversation, but there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. This Unhurried Conversation will provide you with an opportunity to connect with others and talk to others outside their usual bubble about the challenges of Indigenous boarding. Unhurried isn't always slow, but it has a pace where you will find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #6

Thursday 20 August 2020

Boarding schools in Darwin have a long history in providing schooling for Indigenous students. Nearly half of all students in the Northern Territory are Indigenous, of which 44% are from remote or very remote communities. Traditionally, many of the parents of today's students would have boarded in Darwin at Kormilda, St Johns or Marrara colleges. See what schooling is being delivered in Darwin and hear how they are progressing to support Indigenous students in a changed environment.

Zoom Webinar

Cultural Competence- online workshops

Thursday 20 August 2020

The booking period for these dates has now closed. You can express your interest in attending future workshops by emailing info@boardingaustralia.edu.au

Zoom Webinar

Better Boarding Webinar #8 - Indigenous Boarding Curriculum

Thursday 13 August 2020

What is an Indigenous Boarding Curriculum? How can a student's time in boarding delivery education outcomes separate to a classroom education? What are the required skills of boarding staff to deliver this curriculum? Join the Better Boarding webinar on Thursday 13 August to hear three different perspectives of how boarding schools and residences can do more to support the growth, development and learning of Indigenous student.

Zoom Webinar

Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Succeeding

Thursday 6 August 2020

38% of all Indigenous secondary boarding students call Queensland home. Their educational success is important to their families, communities and to Queensland. David Hartley, Assistant Director-General, State Schools-Indigenous Education, will unwrap the strategic priorities of the Queensland Education Department and highlight the key drivers that are being implemented to support continued gains in educational outcomes for every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student.

Zoom Webinar

Better Boarding Webinar #7 NT Indigenous Education Strategy

Thursday 30 July 2020

In 2015 the Northern Territory Department of Education commenced the ambitious A Share in the Future - Indigenous Education Strategy 2015-2024. This 10-year strategy of reform is committed to ensuring Indigenous students in the Northern Territory are successful and confident in their education journey. As they approach the conclusion of the third year of Stage 2, join the Better Boarding webinar on Thursday 30 July to hear what has been achieved to date and what is to come in Stage 3.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #5

Thursday 23 July 2020

Both Clontarf Aboriginal College (WA) and Worawa Aboriginal College (VIC) provide an education in a culturally supportive environment for Aboriginal students with emphasis on academic achievement, Aboriginal culture and the development of practical skills important to everyday life and employment. Join the webinar on Thursday 23 July to hear how they have succeeded and continue to encourage students to reach their dreams.

Zoom Webinar

ABSTUDY, Coronavirus & Indigenous Boarding #4

Thursday 2 July 2020

Indigenous Education & Boarding Australia brings you the 4th ABSTUDY Coronavirus & Indigenous Boarding webinar with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Services Australia to ensure that the Indigenous boarding sector continues to stay informed, at every step of the way, regarding the impact of the coronavirus.

Zoom Webinar

The Framework for a Standard

Thursday 25 June 2020

Across different industries there are standards that vary in their structures and the subsequent requirements for compliance. Dr Tessa Benveniste, Senior research Officer, Indigenous Health, CQUniversity, delivered a comprehensive keynote that informed delegates and guided the recommendation in the outcomes of the 3rd National Indigenous Education & Boarding Symposium. Hear Tessa’s keynote, the outcomes of the Symposium, and join in the discussion on this important webinar.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #4

Thursday 18 June 2020

Unity College is a Lutheran school in Murray Bridge SA and Wesley College, a multi-campus school in Melbourne. Wesley College have partnered with the Bunuba community in the Kimberley and created the Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School which was nationally recognised by winning the IEBA/ABSA Excellence in Indigenous Boarding Award in 2019.

Zoom Webinar

The Guiding Principles that underpin a Cultural Standard

Thursday 11 June 2020

So, what are the principles that should underpin the creation of the National Indigenous Cultural Boarding Standard? Dr Christine Evans, Associate Professor of Practice, National Centre for Cultural Competence, University of Sydney, drew on her experience in the creation of principles in education standards to deliver an impressive keynote that inspired delegates at the 3rd National Indigenous Education & Boarding Symposium.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #3

Thursday 4 June 2020

Sport and Indigenous education have a strong association and so do these boarding facilities. Both NRL Cowboys House and AFL Cape York are purpose-designed and culturally respectful environments that are not only supported by their sporting codes but rally corporate support. Join this Getting to Know the Indigenous Boarding Sector webinar to hear how they are succeeding.

Zoom Webinar

The Need for an Indigenous Cultural Boarding Standard

Thursday 28 May 2020

The Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, is a passionate advocate for Indigenous education and the needs for standards. As the deputy chair of the HORSCIA he heard the submissions for The power of education report and delivered the keynote at the 3rd National Indigenous Education & Boarding Symposium on the Need for a Standard. Hear the Hon Warren Snowdon MP and join in the discussion on this important webinar.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #2

Thursday 21 May 2020

Find out how the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) bridges the gap between remote schooling in the NT and their partner schools in Melbourne and how they connect with families so students remain culturally strong. This is the second fortnightly webinar for boarding schools and residences to share their stories and for others to learn from seeing how each other approaches their Indigenous boarding practice.

Zoom Webinar

Understanding ABSTUDY for school leaders & heads of boarding

Tuesday 19 May 2020

As a school leader or head of boarding do you understand how ABSTUDY can deliver better outcomes of boarding students from Indigenous families or do you leave ABSTUDY to your support staff to deal with?

Zoom Webinar

Understanding ABSTUDY for finance and travel booking staff

Tuesday 19 May 2020

ABSTUDY is complex. However, the more you know about ABSTUDY the better the outcomes for Indigenous students and their parents as well as there being less stress on staff. This workshop will help you develop a better understanding of ABSTUDY policy and systems, implement good ABSTUDY practices and develop the knowledge to receive your maximum ABSTUDY entitlements.

Zoom Webinar

Better Boarding Webinar #6 - Non-Suicidal Self Injury

Thursday 14 May 2020

Professor Penelope Hasking, Curtin University, will deliver this important webinar on the social, emotional, and cognitive factors that initiate and maintain non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among youth.

Zoom Webinar

Getting to know the Indigenous Boarding Sector #1

Thursday 7 May 2020

This is the first fortnightly webinar for boarding schools and residences to share their stories and for others to learn from seeing how each other approaches their Indigenous boarding practice. The first of these is Western Cape College, QLD and Wiltja Secondary College, SA. Both of these have close relationships with their regional Indigenous communities.

Zoom Webinar

Webinar #7 Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous Boarding

Thursday 30 April 2020

Following on from the Webinars on March 18 and 31 this update will share the responses of State and Federal governments to date and open dialogue about how the boarding sector is responding.

Zoom Webinar

Webinar #6 Coronavirus, ABSTUDY and Indigenous Boarding

Tuesday 31 March 2020

The webinar with the Department of Social Services and Services Australia will explain the response to date and to open the conversation with schools to hear about your immediate plans in the absence of having students in residence and what your thinking is regarding restoring confidence in communities and having students return to boarding.

Zoom Webinar

2020 National Indigenous Education and Boarding Symposium

Between Tuesday 17 March 2020 and Thursday 19 March 2020

The 3rd National Indigenous Education and Boarding Symposium, 17-19 March, Geelong. In 2020 we want your contribution to shaping a National Indigenous Cultural Boarding Standard. We know the risks and challenges of Indigenous student boarding. We know what good practice looks like. We now need to act collectively to create a standard we should all aspire to. Special Early Bird rates apply to bookings made in 2019.

Geelong Conference Centre

Better Boarding Webinar #5 Investing in Indigenous Boarding

Tuesday 19 November 2019

On 25 September the National Indigenous Australians Agency released a report into the investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding by Grant Thornton. Lead author of the report Anthony Beven, Partner, Indigenous Advisory, Grant Thornton, will discuss the findings of the report that confirmed that many Indigenous boarding providers are under financial stress.

Zoom Webinar

Better Boarding Webinar #4

Tuesday 17 September 2019

Hear from the Department of Social Services and the Department of Human Services as they address unanswered ABSTUDY questions raised by boarding school staff at a series of workshops held around the nation.

ONLINE

Better Boarding Webinar #3

Tuesday 3 September 2019

Hear from the managers of the Transition Support Service in North Queensland and the Transition Support Unit in the NT who both operate to assist the movement of Indigenous students into boarding schools and residences.

ONLINE