Support to improve better outcomes for First Nations students

Two researchers at leading Queensland universities will share $167,000 in funding targeted at improving education outcomes for First Nations students.

The two projects will identify and evaluate the influential factors associated with boosting school attendance and achievements:

• Adopting a Dadirri Mindset to Build Educational Success for First Nations Young People led by Dr Sharon Louth, University of the Sunshine Coast.
• And Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students influenced by curriculum and community engagement, led by Dr Bridget Hughes, Queensland University of Technology.

“By backing these research projects, we’re making real strides in understanding where more support is needed and how we can adapt the current system to help all students,” Qld Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said.

Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said the State Government was focused on ensuring all Queensland students had every opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Queensland University of Technology.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples are disproportionally affected by lower levels of reading, writing, numerary and have lower school attendance and school completion rates than non-Indigenous Queenslanders,” Minister Simpson said.

“We don’t want young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders to be left behind and we are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to fully engage and participate in all areas of life.

“I am looking forward to seeing the outcome of these research projects, to help close the gap on educational engagement and outcomes for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.”