Abstract
International research has found that care leavers rarely transition to higher education in the UK, Europe and the USA. In Australia, however, there has been a paucity of research into the under-representation of care leavers in higher education. This chapter reviews the findings of a national research project into the university access and achievement of care leavers. The project was led by La Trobe University and involved four key stages: a global literature review; analysis of relevant data sources; an online survey of public universities; and interviews with community service organizations. Findings and recommendations are considered in the context of international research and policy initiatives.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Young People Transitioning from Out-of-Home Care |
Subtitle of host publication | International Research, Policy and Practice |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 93-113 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781137556394 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781137556387 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |