Representatives of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) will appear before the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 at a public hearing for the Committee’s inquiry into the education of students in remote and complex environments.
Chair, Mr Andrew Laming MP, said ‘AHISA have identified a range of factors that have a negative impact on a schools’ educational provision, and on the educational experience and aspirations of students, which vary according to remoteness. These factors also vary between students attending schools in their home community and those being educated away from home.’
Mr Laming said ‘Regardless of where they live, young Australians should be supported to meet their potential with high quality education and meaningful pathways to further education and employment. The Committee is examining how education meets the learning needs of students and how barriers in education can be overcome.’
One in every five Australian Year 12 student gains part of their education at an AHISA member’s school. Almost a third of AHISA’s members lead schools with boarding provision.
‘The Committee is particularly interested in hearing from AHISA about strategies that help students living away from home overcome personal and educational challenges, and suggestions for how governments can improve education provision for students from rural and remote locations being educated away from home’, Mr Laming said.
Public hearing details
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Time: 11.30am to 12.45pm
Location: Committee Room 1R2, Parliament House, Canberra
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
The closing date for submissions has been extended to Friday, 28 February 2020. Submissions can be made online or by emailing ee.reps@aph.gov.au.
Media inquiries
Mr Andrew Laming MP, Chair
07 3821 0155
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4573
ee.reps@aph.gov.au
