Shared Responsibility Agreements

Shared Responsibility Agreement

The Women’s Council of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands wants young women in the region to aspire to go to university.

Under an SRA between the Women’s Council, the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne, 12 young Anangu and Yarnangu women were selected to go to summer school at the university in March 2005. The young women found out what it is like to live on campus and study in a large city.

When they returned to their community, they shared their experiences. They talked with other women through the Women’s Council, visited schools and featured on local community radio. The young women will also address the next NPY Women’s Council careers conference.

The Australian Government funded travel to and from Melbourne and a mentor to accompany the young women.

The University of Melbourne provided an intensive information and education program. The young women met potential role models and mentors who encouraged them to undertake further study.

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Key Facts

NPY Lands cover around 350,000 square km, straddling the NT, WA and SA

Focus of the SRA:

Women’s education

What the SRA provides:

Summer school

ICC:

Alice Springs

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