Providing opportunities for pregnant and parenting students

Canberra College in ACT has partnered with the Child, Youth and Women’s Health Program from ACT Department of Health to support the needs of pregnant or parenting students.

Their CCCares program provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ for educational and health services for their students. It’s resulted in greater student engagement and connection with external health agencies, higher rates of certificate completion and an increased sense of belonging.

To discover more, watch the case study. (03:40)

Supporting students and their family

Maroochydore State School in Queensland partnered with SunnyKids to connect disengaged students and their families to support services within the local community.

The School Children in Primary School program is empowering families to better their 'own' situation and helping their children engage more fully with their education.

To learn more, watch the case study. (03:38)

Encouraging students to take ownership of their destiny

Four schools in the Leeton district of NSW have formed a partnership with LYNVET LYNKS to create an innovative workplace-based learning program.

Leeton Narrandera LYNKS is helping young people between 13 and 19 years make a successful transition from school to the world of work, further study or education.

To discover more, watch the case study. (03:25)

Opening up the world of science to female students

Santa Maria College in Melbourne partnered with ARC Centre for Excellence to try and increase interest among females in undertaking academic studies, particularly in the physical sciences.

Growing Tall Poppies is giving Year 10 students a greater awareness of the possibilities and richness of science, learning beyond the classroom and recognition that it's important to continue studying sciences into Year 12.

To learn more, watch the case study. (03:38)

Building connections and positive outcomes in a community

Karama Primary School in the Northern Territory partnered with The Smith Family to help create improved wellbeing and academic proficiency in the school.

The partnership is improving students’ motivation and their sense of achievement. It’s also increasing parents’ knowledge of and involvement in the school so they can support their children’s learning efforts.

To find out more, watch the case study. (03:39)

Reshaping focus to meet student, staff and industry needs

Windsor Gardens Vocational College partnered with Bianco Construction Supplies and others to do something about declining enrolments, poor staff morale and an increasing student dropout rate.

The 104 partnerships covering industry alliances and sponsors, mentoring and community partners have benefited all involved. The school culture has changed and vocational education is recognised and valued. Even their definition of ‘success’ has broadened.

To learn more, watch the case study. (03:24)

Building choices and self-esteem for students

Claremont College in South Australia joined forces with the Housing Industry Association to provide opportunitites for youn and potentially disengaged students to discover whether or not they want to pursue a career in building.

YouthBuild is providing young people with self esteem and a sense of pride as well as better preparing them to make informed decisions about their career path.

To find out more, watch the case study. (03:32)

Creating an innovative educational environment

Redcliffe Primary School in Western Australia and local businesses collectively known as The Partnership Group came together for an ambitious program of school reform including having an Integrated Curriculum Model.

Through a broad range of changes from redesigning the curriculum and professional development to upgrading resources and developing assessment, this partnership has created innovative and child-centred school programs – and increased enrolments.

To discover more, watch the case study. (03:15)

Connecting young and old through recording history

Mount Carmel College in Tasmania and Southern Cross Care, have started a program where students create photographic records of the lives of residents in an aged care home.

In its early stages, the program is likely to affect the lives of all involved. It teaches students about ageing, encourages them to use their skills and helps them develop a sense of civic responsibility The elderly will gain a sense of value, connect with young people and enjoy the recording of their personal story.

To learn more, watch the case study. (03:47)

Cultural awareness

Nagle College in Bairnsdale, Victoria partners with different areas of their local community to provide students with a range of cultural learning experiences.

To find out more, watch the case study. (04:43)

Or, you can read the online story from The Age.

On iTrack to Success

The Smith Family in Melbourne have an online mentoring program, iTrack, which helps students from a number of schools get career advice and guidance from mentors in some of Australia's biggest corporations.

iTrack is an excellent example of how partnerships between schools, non-profit organisations and the corporate sector can create new opportunities for students, regardless of whether they're based in the city or country.

To learn more, watch the case study. (04:13)

Chess Squared

'Chess Squared' illustrates how Winters Flat Primary School in Castlemaine, Victoria partners with their local Chess Club.

To find out about the benefits this partnership creates for the different parties profiled, play the video case study. (05:57)

The Last Post

Newport Lakes Primary in Melbourne provides a unique learning experience for their students by working with members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to include exciting music programs.

To see more about the partnership, watch the case study. (05:37)

Retirement Village Garden

A partnership between Sylvania High School and Our Lady of the Way Retirement Village aims to enhance existing geography studies for students.

To find out more, play the video case study. (02:59)

Sustainable Construction

In Brisbane, 70 students from 16 schools across the city, including Mt Gravatt, are taking part in all aspects of the building, construction and design of a three-bedroom house that’s energy efficient and relocatable.

To learn more about this school-community partnership, read the case study. (164 KB PDF)