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Provision of foundation skills training by community… 28 January 2021
By Lisel O'Dwyer, Mandy Mihelic

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation… Show more

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation skills training in regional Australia, the models of delivery that seemed to work best, and whether training helped build the social and human capital of the individual and broader community. Show less
Improving participation and success in VET for… 22 March 2018
By Stephen Lamb, Quentin Maire, Anne Walstab, Graeme Newman, Esther Doecke, Merryn Davies

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course… Show more

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course offerings and institutional learning support. Show less
Engaging young early school leavers in vocational training 5 December 2017
By Eric Dommers, George Myconos, Luke Swain, Stephanie Yung, Kira Clarke

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. Show less
Who are the persistently NEET young people? 13 October 2017
By John Stanwick, Cameron Forrest, Peta Skujins

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in… Show more

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in education or training (NEET) are early school leaving and having children. Show less
Making 'good' choices: the impact of entitlement… 13 February 2017
By Cain Polidano, Justin van de Ven, Sarah Voitchovsky

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government… Show more

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government subsidies for upskilling and explores how enrolment and course choice responses varies by age, gender and disadvantage. Show less
The impact of disadvantage on VET completion and employment … 22 March 2016
By Duncan McVicar, Domenico Tabasso

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of… Show more

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of disadvantaged learners and their non-disadvantaged peers, which requires a tailored approach for disadvantaged students. But closing the completion gap will not necessarily result in closing the employment gap. Show less
Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report 2013 17 December 2014
By NCVER

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less
Disadvantaged learners and VET to higher education… 30 June 2014
By Tabatha Griffin

Most disadvantaged learners enrol in lower-level VET qualifications as a starting point to… Show more

Most disadvantaged learners enrol in lower-level VET qualifications as a starting point to re-engaging in education, which makes the transition to university less likely. Show less
Educational outcomes: the impact of aspirations and the… 24 March 2014
By Jacqueline Homel, Chris Ryan

Educational aspirations have a large impact on educational outcomes.

Educational aspirations have a large impact on educational outcomes. Show less
Skilled migrant women in regional Australia: promoting… 21 October 2013
By Susan Webb, Denise Beale, Miriam Faine

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas,… Show more

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas, particularly women who are often the spouse of a primary applicant but are also skilled in their own right. Show less
Vocational education, Indigenous students and the choice of … 3 April 2013
By Susan Bandias, Don Fuller, Steven Larkin

This report looks at the pathways Indigenous students in the Northern Territory take between VET… Show more

This report looks at the pathways Indigenous students in the Northern Territory take between VET and higher education. Show less
Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in… 5 February 2013
By Alfred Michael Dockery

This study provides new evidence on the inter-relationships between Indigenous Australians'… Show more

This study provides new evidence on the inter-relationships between Indigenous Australians' association with their traditional culture and their engagement with vocational education and training. Show less
Peer-mentoring of students in rural and low-socioeconomic… 12 December 2012
By David D Curtis, Aaron Drummond, John Halsey, Michael J Lawson

This study explores the aspirations and intentions for university education among low SES and… Show more

This study explores the aspirations and intentions for university education among low SES and regional school students and looks at how peer mentoring might influence them. Show less
Potential factors influencing Indigenous education… 28 November 2012
By Nicholas Biddle, Timothy Cameron

The focus of this paper is on the factors, other than access, that influence the decision for… Show more

The focus of this paper is on the factors, other than access, that influence the decision for Indigenous Australians to participate in education. Show less
Educating oneself out of social exclusion 2 November 2012
By Hielke Buddelmeyer, Felix Leung, Rosanna Scutella

Increasing education and training is considered one means by which to reduce the extent of social… Show more

Increasing education and training is considered one means by which to reduce the extent of social exclusion and as such has been a key focus in recent public policies. This study investigates the impact of education and training on the extent of social exclusion using a measure of multidimensional social exclusion. A simulation of the effect of the COAG target relating to halving the proportion Show less
Geographical dimensions of social inclusion and VET in… 7 September 2012
By Aaron Nicholas, Anita Devos, Chandra Shah, Denise Beale, Miriam Faine, Susan Webb

This paper provides a conceptual basis for a three-year (2011–13) research program exploring the… Show more

This paper provides a conceptual basis for a three-year (2011–13) research program exploring the capacity of individuals and groups to make transitions through learning, training and work across locations. Three research projects will examine how regional or community factors and social capital affect those transitions. The three projects are: the influence of job conditions on geographic Show less
School completion: what we learn from different measures of … 5 July 2012
By Jacqueline Homel, Astghik Mavisakalyan, Ha Trong Nguyen, Chris Ryan

This paper quantifies the impact of different dimensions of socioeconomic disadvantage on Year 12… Show more

This paper quantifies the impact of different dimensions of socioeconomic disadvantage on Year 12 completion. Show less
Education and training and the avoidance of financial… 8 July 2011
By Gary Marks

Experiencing financial hardship is detrimental to both individuals and the community. For some,… Show more

Experiencing financial hardship is detrimental to both individuals and the community. For some, trying to break out of this situation can be extremely difficult as they may not have access to, or be lacking, the skills or resources that could help. However, education can help with research showing increasing the level of education and training is an effective means of reducing the likelihood of Show less
The effectiveness of the traineeship model 12 March 2010
By Tom Karmel, Davinia Blomberg, Monika Vnuk

The traineeship model is currently targeted at a broader group of people compared with the original … Show more

The traineeship model is currently targeted at a broader group of people compared with the original target group of young unemployed persons as envisaged by the Kirby Enquiry. This report aims to assess the effectiveness of the model for young people, particularly young early school leavers. The findings suggest that traineeships are an important pathway for female early school leavers. However, Show less
Work-life issues and participation in education and training 23 December 2009
By Natalie Skinner

Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, this report examines how work-life… Show more

Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, this report examines how work-life pressures influence the capacity and motivation of individuals, particularly low-paid workers, to engage in education and training. Show less

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