Hon Sue Ellery asks about the age criteria for students referred to engagement centres and whether centres will cater to all age groups. The Minister confirms eligibility from kindergarten to year 12, with most support provided via outreach and risk assessments determining centre placement.

AnsweredQoN 1336Legislative Council
Asked
24 November 2015
Portfolio
Education

QuestionView source ↗

EDUCATION —
ENGAGEMENT CENTRES
1336. Hon SUE ELLERY to the
Minister for Education:
(1) What will the age criteria be for students to be referred
to the engagement centres?
(2) Will the engagement centres take students from all age
groups in one centre?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1) Students in kindergarten to year 12 are eligible for
support from engagement centres.
(2) Although
students in kindergarten to year 12 will be able to access services and support
at the engagement centres, the majority of eligible students will be supported
by engagement centre staff through an outreach model within their local school.
The small number of students who require support at an engagement centre will
undergo a risk assessment that will determine if the location is appropriate to
their needs and if an alternative location or centre is required.

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