Hearings continue for Indigenous education inquiry

The Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs is inquiring into models of schooling, including residential schools that are found throughout Australia. We want to identify what works for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and communities, as well as final high education and training or employment outcomes.

Thursday 11 February, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
Committee Room 1R4

11.30 am Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council

• Mr Warren Mundine, Chairman
• Mrs Leah Armstrong, Member
• Mr Andrew Penfold, Member

12:15 pm Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

• Mr Andrew Penfold, Executive Director
• Ms Renee Steenstra, Projects Director

Further information on the inquiry, including a link to an online questionnaire for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and educators, can be found on the inquiry website at www.aph.gov.au/educationalopportunities. The Committee will also continue to accept submissions to the inquiry throughout February 2016.

The public hearings will be webcast live at http://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/Watch_Parliament.

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