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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Building On Country Boarding Schools

Action description: 

Commonwealth investment will provide more options for local secondary education in remote communities. Funding will be provided in line with community partnerships and aspirations to support boarding options for students in remote communities, through Studio Schools of Australia.

Studio Schools of Australia will build a new middle year secondary boarding school, upgrade their existing Yiramalay Studio School, and establish a new Indigenous Education and Research Centre.

Priority reform: 
All
Outcome: 
Outcome 05
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
School attendance
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Education
Resourcing: 
$70.8 million over 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Delivery timeframe: 
2021-22 to 2025-26
Agency: 
Department of Education
National Indigenous Australians Agency