Policy Submission: The Higher Education Base Fund Review - Julia Farr Youth

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The Julia Farr Youth Group made this submission on the Discussion Paper ‘The Higher Education Base Funding Review’.

The Julia Farr Youth Group was established in 2008 and are a young group of adults living with disability from diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic about disability youth issues. The Youth Group meets monthly and discusses issues which are important to them and devises strategies to change thoughts and lives. It is an opportunity for young people living with disability to voice their concerns and to take action for change. One such area of concern for the youth group is access to higher education.

The Julia Farr Youth Group supports the Government’s equity agenda of increasing access and participation among students from disadvantaged groups.

Recommendations

Recommendation 1

Individualised (Self-directed) Funding.

Recommendation 2

Transition Programs.

Recommendation 3

Relationships with Employment Agencies.

Recommendation 4

Mentor Programs.

Recommendation 6

Strengthened Professional Development for Teaching Staff.

Recommendation 7

Accessible Services.

Recommendation 8

Disability Advisors and Negotiated Curriculum Plans.

Recommendation 9

Improved Communication and Advertising.

Recommendation 10

Accountability of Funds.

Recommendation 11

Personal Financial Arrangements.