Abstract
This paper examines the impact of the LEAP-Macquarie Mentoring (Refugee Mentoring) program on high school students from refugee backgrounds who are mentees on the program. A qualitative study was completed involving five focus groups, individual and semi structured interviews with 54 mentees. Transcripts of interview and focus groups were analysed using a grounded approach. This led to the formation of a case study on a mentee who was now at university and involved in the program as an ambassador. Key findings highlighted that the LEAP-Macquarie Mentoring (Refugee Mentoring) program supported students in making a smooth personal, social, and academic transition from high school to university, helped them develop leadership potential, and provided them with a connection to community. In the long term this works to re-establish social capital, enhances resilience and empowers students to be role models.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | STARS 2015 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success : Handbook & Proceedings |
| Place of Publication | Melbourne |
| Publisher | STARS |
| Pages | 1-10 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success - Melbourne Duration: 1 Jul 2015 → 4 Jul 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success |
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| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 1/07/15 → 4/07/15 |