Submissions
Education Queensland
The Department's submission, entitled 'Overcoming Equity of Access and Isolation', provides a range of data on Queensland government schools and school students and specifically addresses provision of education to Indigenous children and to children with special needs.
CQ Connections
CQ Connections is an initiative of Central Queensland University. It has a range of programs to improve participation and retention of tertiary students from low socio-economic groups. The submission details research which was conducted to identify the barriers to accessing and succeeding at tertiary study, as perceived by Year 11 and 12 low income students from 5 Central Queensland schools.
Rockhampton Diocese Catholic Education Office
Submission in four sections
- Diocesan context for Catholic education giving the number and general locations of Catholic schools
- Rural and remote schools - demographic data including student population by year level, sex, Aboriginality, non-English speaking background and disability
- Rural and remote schools - staffing and other provisions including funding formulae and a description of opportunities for boarding in the diocese
- Rural and remote schools - support and initiatives including professional development for staff, curriculum and equity support to schools and teacher accommodation.
The Appendix is entitled "Technology Planning Initiative".
Sue Whatman, Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland University of Technology
This submission details issues arising in the provision of a culturally appropriate education - and one which respects their human rights - to Torres Strait Islander students on Thursday Island.
