Reports and research
Grad Stats and Grad Files:
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/content/view/full/24 Statistics provided by Graduate Careers Australia.
Richard James, Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE), University of Melbourne, Socioeconomic Background and Higher Education Participation: an analysis of school students’ aspirations and expectations, April 2002:
http://www.dest.gov.au/archive/highered/eippubs/eip02_5/eip02_5.pdfThis report reveals appreciable social stratification in the opinions of senior secondary students about the relevance and attainability of a university education.
Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE), University of Melbourne, Participation and Equity: a review of the participation in higher education of people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and Indigenous people, March 2008: http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/EquityReviewReport.pdf A report prepared for Universities Australia that reviews available literature and data relating to the participation and success of people from low socioeconomic status backgrounds and Indigenous people in Australian higher education, including information on school achievement and retention where this is relevant to access to higher education.
Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning: Journal of the Institute for Access Studies and The European Access Network:
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/journal/ An online journal that presents research, practice and policy on equity in higher education.
EdEquity: Equity and Diversity in Higher Education:
http://www.adcet.edu.au/EdEquity/: Provides information and resources to assist universities and the VET sector improve access and support for all students and staff. Includes fact sheets and research to download.
Other projects
Project U:
http://www.projectu.com.au/: An initiative of the Equity section of Queensland University of Technology, this site is intended to encourage students from low socio-economic backgrounds to consider university as a post-school option. The project offers an interactive DVD as an adjunct to the website featuring animation, original music and interviews.
Aimhigher Ladders Project:
http://www.theladdersproject.org.uk/about.php: The Ladders Project is a collaborative skills development project managed by Aimhigher Central London Partnership and Aspire (Aimhigher, South East London Partnership) and funded by London Central Learning and Skills Council. The site includes student activity sheets and teacher notes. See also : http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/home/index.cfm
Victorian and Australia-wide pathways resources
Victorian Tertiary Admissions (VTAC ):
http://www.vtac.edu.au/ VTAC acts on behalf of participating universities, TAFE institutes and independent tertiary colleges to facilitate and coordinate the joint selection system. Processes applications and documentation from applicants, and forwards these to the chosen institutions. Almost a ‘one stop shop’ for university and TAFE applicants, the VTAC site includes links to a variety of resources for teachers, students and parents.
Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), relevant sites:
- Year 12 - What Next?: http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/default.htm Home page links to a series of portals that track post-school options.
- Education and Training Pays off: the benefits from post-school education and training are significant (DEST): http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/educationpays/default.htm.
- Going to Uni (DEST): http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/ Provides information about universities and changes to Australian higher education.
Education Portal:
http://www.education.gov.au/goved/go/pid/1 Online Government entry point to information and services concerning all aspects and levels of education in Australia.
My Future:
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ Australia-wide careers resource site that is interactive and allows visitors the opportunity to personalise their career research.
Local Learning and Employment Network (LLENS):
http://www.llen.vic.gov.au/: a Victorian Government initiative that aims to bring together education providers, industry, community organisations, individual and Government organisations to improve education, training and employment outcomes for young people in communities across Victoria.
University of Melbourne resources
Access Melbourne provides opportunities for students who have experienced ongoing educational, financial or social disadvantage during their schooling. Specific categories matching your circumstances are listed below the general eligibility requirements: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ugrad/accessmelb/criteria.html
The Centre for Indigenous Education (CIE): http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/cie/. The CIE assists students with course selection, tutorials, accommodation, study, personal support, community networking, cross-cultural development and career counselling.
The Disability Liason Unit (DLU) : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
The DLU has primary responsibility for facilitating the participation of students with disabilities. This is done primarily by working with students to identify reasonable adjustments that promote opportunities and independence in the pursuit of academic success.
Transition and Orientation (TAO):
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/For insights into the first year experience and much more, including an online student journal and more information on preparing for and getting in to uni. A great resource that also gives you a glimpse of uni life through the eyes of current students.
The Academic Skills Unit (LLSU): http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/ The LLSU offer advice and instruction on academic and language skills. They cover a broad range of academic skills, including researching and writing, exam preparation, oral presentations and more. This link will take you to resources on everything from basic study skills through to exam preparation and stress management.
Our list of sample university web links: http://talkaboutuni.unimelb.edu.au/parents/looking-forward/types-of-degrees/web-links
Our glossary of terms and acronyms: http://talkaboutuni.unimelb.edu.au/glossary
Youth support resources
Learning for Life (The Smith Family):
http://thesmithfamily.com.au/documents/LFL_inforfamilies_QL0406_EAE11.pdf Learning for Life aims to give students a greater chance of getting the best out of their school education. Scholarships and individual assistance to eligible students are available.
Reach Out! (Inspire Foundation):
http://www.reachout.com.au/index.asp?mci=3&mwi=2&tii=21: Fact sheets relating to well being at school and uni. Forms part of a site that aims to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals.
Bean Bag (Inspire Foundation):
http://www.beanbag.com.au/: A youth support program that seeks to bridge the ‘digital divide’ by sponsoring technological opportunities and access to under-served communities throughout Australia.