1. VAEAI Update Koorie Education Network
Post-Compulsory Education Transitions and Pathways
New York Room, Mantra Bell City
26th July 2018

2. Update on Marrung
Marrung was launched in July by the Victorian Government, and was developed with Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI), Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO).

3. Koorie Education Roundtables
Koorie Education Roundtables are part of Marrung’s governance structure.
VAEAI’s Marrung Facilitators are April Clarke and Charles Solomon
In 2017, over 20 KERs were held across the State
This year we have held 15 KERs with another 17 planned for the rest of the year
Marrung governance structure (Page 33, Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan )

4. Marrung VET Forums
In 2017, VAEAI began initiating Marrung Vocational Education and Training (VET) Forums across the state, to discuss VET and higher education aspects of Marrung.
In 2017, 15 VET Forums were held
In 2018, 16 VET Forums are planned
Examples of some key outcomes:
Great networking opportunity for stakeholders; their work closely aligns and potential for future collaboration.
Support for transition stages is critical, including from Year 10 to apprenticeships/ traineeships; from Year 11 into Year 12; and for students wanting to enrol in university.
Availability of employment opportunities continues to be a barrier, despite the advice and assistance with resumes and interviews provided to young people.

5. Regional Partnership Forums & Plans
4 Regional Partnership Forums have been held this year in cycle with the Koorie Education Roundtables
Each Region is required to develop an Area Implementation Plan – all have had community input and are in early phases of implementation
Marrung governance structure (Page 33, Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan )

6. Other Marrung forums in 2018
Two Central Governance Committee meetings have been held this year.
The VAEAI President and Secretary of DET co-chair these meetings
The first Ministerial Roundtable is scheduled for 24th September 2018.

7. VAEAI Wurreker Awards 2018
The Wurreker Awards will be held on 13th September 2018
The Wurreker Awards showcase examples of achievement, inclusion and best practice in Koorie post-compulsory education and training and employment
Nominations close on 17th August 2018
This year applications are made on on-line – visit for guidelines and application forms

8. VAEAI Wurreker Activities
Koorie Education Network Forum: 30th November 2017
Key issues discussed:
Toorong Marnong - TIS, tracks2uni, ATAR Hotline
Marrung implementation and progress – Governance, CUST, Aboriginal Languages Program, Koorie Children’s Court Officers
Best Practice – VACSAL RTO, Monash Uni – Yulendj Indigenous Engagement Unit
Future of the Koorie Student Pathways and Support Workforces
Wurreker Statewide Conference: 9th February 2018
Key points of discussion:
The future of Aboriginal Post-Compulsory Education and Training
Sector Policy Overviews – State and Commonwealth
The Wurreker Journey – 20 years in the making
Sector Achievements and Priorities
Best Practice – Pathways from Learn Local to University; Joined up Training and Employment

9. VAEAI Wurreker Activities
VRC In-Service: 26th-28th March VRC members attended a 2 day in-service to:
build knowledge around Marrung Governance and the roles of LAECGs
familiarise LAECGs wit CUST and provide an opportunity to develop local content
Aboriginal Languages Training Program
Project officer appointed to VAEAI, VACL office will commence shortly
Cert III has been promoted to the Koorie community and expressions of interest for participants have been taken
Course curriculum and resources are being developed
Marrung action 8a. VET Workforce Re-Design Project
DET and VAEAI are working on a project looking at the possible redesign of the Koorie VET workforces

10. Toorong Marnong
Toorong Marnong Indigenous Tertiary Information Service (TIS)
Planning is currently underway for five Toorong Marnong TIS sessions to be held across Victoria in late August and September.
Toorong Marnong Tertiary TIS sessions are for students and communities to meet and chat with representatives from each of Victoria's universities. Indigenous TIS Sessions are open to all Indigenous secondary students, as well as their families and community members. Information will be provided from each of the universities and will be delivered by staff members from their Indigenous Support Units.

11. School Education Sector
VAEAI Koorie Year 12 Yearbook:
The 2017 Yearbook is in publication Koories successfully completed Year 12 in 2017
Information regarding the 2018 Yearbook has been circulated
Koorie Academy of Excellence
A review of the Koorie Academy of Excellence is underway
The final report is expected in August 2018
CUST:
LAECGs are working with DET Koorie Education Workforce in the roll-out of Cultural Understanding and Safety Training
75 sessions so far and another 30+ schools are already locked in for Term 3

12. Early Years Sector The Inclusion Support Program (ISP)
provides support directly to Early Childhood and Child Care (ECCC) Services. Families and children with additional needs benefit from improved inclusion practices and capability within universal ECCC services, including addressing barriers to children with additional needs.
Naomi Kennedy Bamblett is acting as the VAEAI Koorie Inclusion Consultant for delivering VAEAI’s commitments under the ISP funding agreement.
Koorie Inclusive Practice Development Sessions:
Under funding from DPC IAS Strategy VAEAI is providing professional development and resources to Kindergarten practitioners on Koorie cultural awareness and inclusion
Over the next 3 years VAEAI will deliver 25 sessions, with a potential of 1000 educators accessing the training.