Support program for students with a refugee background
The steady flow of refugees arriving in Australia from war torn countries has created an urgent need for the tertiary sector to consider how it can best support students who are refugees. Many refugee students show high academic potential, yet they are among the most vulnerable people in the Australian student population.
La Trobe University has a number of important research centres which are involved in refugee matters within the general Australian society:
As a further demonstration of its social responsibility, La Trobe University has established a support program for refugee students studying at the University. The University recognises that these students can have limited access to resources including government support and scholarships and are likely to defer and/or withdraw mid course. The University's program includes the provision of a Refugee Contact Person to work with affected students and relevant community agencies.
