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    We have increasing numbers of students enrolling into programs at university who come from a refugee background. UniSA College has two experts in approaches to supporting students from a refugee background who have curated a range of material to access, providing best practice recommendations for educators at UniSA. 



    Dr Snjezana Bilic 


    Dr Heidi Hetz

     Resource:     ‘Refugee background young people talk about aspirations and educational success’

    The video depicts five young adults of refugee-background sharing their experiences navigating education, cultural identity and parental aspirations as they build on their academic success, pursue their own aspirations and make the most of their opportunities for a better future.


    Recommended Reading: 

    Bilic, S., & Thai, T. (2023). “One day I will make it to university”: students from refugee backgrounds in university pathway programs. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.22.4.13


    Recommended viewing: 

    ‘‘Approaches to teaching and engaging students from refugee backgrounds in Enabling Programs’ by Dr Snjezana Bilic (UniSA), Dr Heidi Hetz (UniSA) and Dr Victoria Wilson (UniSQ):



    Access slides here

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