Becoming future-ready: Digital inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers in Australia

Becoming future-ready: Digital inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.

November 28 from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm

Summary

In this session, final year PHD candidate Sherry, from the Queensland University of Technology unpacked her research into digital inclusion and equity for young people from refugee and asylum seekers in Australia. Her findings highlighted the complex challenges faced by students and educators in terms of access, resourcing and safe learning spaces. The session raised important issues for policy makers and the role of educators to provide culturally responsive and safe learning and facilitate resourcing for access to technology. It also provided insight into many of the challenges young people face during re-settlement and the critical role technology plays in both settlement and education.