Heathmont Gazette

Marrung Education Plan

Wominjeka!

Heathmont College acknowledges and pays respects to Elders and all Victorian Aboriginal communities. We honour and respect Traditional Owners, past and present, and value the rich culture and history of the First Peoples of this land. 

Introducing the Koorie Engagement Support Officer - Thomas Harrison

 

What is a Koorie Engagement Support Officer?

 

In the Outer East, for the Department of Education (DE) the Koorie Education Workforce have a team of Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESO), their role is to support families, early childhood services and schools to achieve the best educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people. 

The Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan, a 10 Year Aboriginal Education Strategy (2016-2026), provides the following initiatives for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children: 

  • 15 hours of FREE kindergarten - Early Start Kindergarten (ESK) 
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) for all students
  • Regular Student Support Group (SSG) meetings
  • Career Action Plan for all secondary school students
  • Early childhood services and schools are culturally inclusive

 

KESOs are available to attend Student Support Group Meetings (SSG) where we can discuss what is available to support your child’s/children’s education. Please contact Jack Lynch (Jack.Lynch@education.vic.gov.au) for more information or to arrange a time to meet.

 

Below are the local Aboriginal Community Organisations and their websites where you can also find information about the programs and support:

 

Time to Dance!