Transition Support

Students go through numerous transition points upon arrival in a new country. A coordinated transition into a new educational setting, accompanied by a well-planned orientation program, will assist refugee students to make a successful start. 

• English Language Schools and Centres and Regional English Language Programs - transition coordinators and transition officers support refugee students transition to mainstream schools.

Education and Employment Pathways

Young refugees and their families may need support to understand the Australian education system, particularly the complex pathways in post compulsory education. Schools can provide this support in a number of ways including holding parent information sessions, with interpreters if necessary, where they can hear from Managed Individual Pathways (MIP) workers, career advisors, student welfare coordinators and others.

• The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) - provides translated information for parents and students about the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.

• Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLEN) - support young people, 10-19 years old, within their geographical boundaries by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.