Finding the right time and place: exploring post-compulsory education and training pathways for young people from refugee backgrounds in NSW

The aim of this research is to bring together evidence of good practice in the provision of education and training that meet the needs of refugee young people (16-24 years old) who settle in Australia with a history of disrupted education, as well as proposing ways forward in addressing identified gaps. In particular, research objectives included: to explore the issues, challenges and barriers faced by newly arrived refugee entrants who arrive in their teenage years with a background of disrupted education; to research 'models of excellence' for how different programs and education providers are providing pathways into education and training that meet the needs of this group of young people; to identify and draw together evidence of 'best practice' education and training models across [New South Wales] NSW (and interstate) as a resource for future use; and to make recommendations for positive changes to policy and funding for post-compulsory education pathways that meet the needs of young people from refugee backgrounds in NSW.

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