Emily's story
“I’ve worked with asylum seeker students at the University of Newcastle and seen some of the difficulties they face. So I was excited to be involved in setting up a program to provide extra support for students in similar situations."
"The Scholarship for Asylum Seekers Program addresses the educational barriers faced by people seeking asylum. This wrap-around program covers tuition fees, provides financial support and also gives each student access to a coordinator. This means students receive individual support to navigate academic, social, psychological and financial challenges they may face.
I’m passionate about social justice, and I work in equity in higher education and am very passionate about that too. Donating to the Scholarship for Asylum Seekers Program gives me a chance to support those things in action at the Uni.
When I work with the students, I get to see the difference this program makes for them. One of the big things is that this is a group that actually almost definitely couldn’t go to Uni without this support. There are also great flow on effects – a lot of students have families they are supporting. I think it makes a big difference not just for the student, but their families as well.”
Emily Fuller
Live, Learn, Grow Program Facilitator
Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education
University of Newcastle
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