ASHE
The Academy of Sport, Health and Education (ASHE) uses participation in sport to undertake education and training within a trusted, culturally appropriate environment, particularly for Indigenous students.
Our Vision
To improve Aboriginal equality and overall life outcomes using a distinctly unique community development and whole-of-life support model, providing accessible, culturally-relevant education, training, health and employment opportunities and outcomes to primarily – but not exclusively – Aboriginal people.
In 2004 the Rumbalara Football Netball Club (RFNC) in partnership with the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences established The Academy of Sport Health and Education (ASHE). ASHE was formed as a community and educational resource to provide young Indigenous people with an educational setting and support for their transition to employment or further education.
Partners
ASHE is a partnership between The University of Melbourne and Rumbalara Football and Netball Club (RFNC). RFNC is at the centre of community leadership, with a proven record delivering community programs. The University of Melbourne brings academic expertise, organisational capacity and a long-term commitment to engagement with the region through its Goulburn Valley Partnerships. This partnership, in collaboration with GOTAFE and its culturally friendly and flexible programs, forms the foundation of ASHE.
‘GOTAFE is the trading name of Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (RTO 3094)’.
ASHE has a focus on Indigenous youth, which is non-exclusive. It prioritises student development opportunities in education and employment and provides initiatives in health and sport as incentives.
ASHE Central Factors
- ASHE serves the needs of all people in the community.
- Curriculum is cross-sectoral, focus on individual needs, identifying personal goals and direct links to employment and other education opportunities
- The partnership between RFNC and the University of Melbourne is a significant and robust. RFNC is at the centre of community leadership, with a proven record of delivering community programs. The University of Melbourne brings its academic expertise, organisational capacity and long-term commitment to engagement with the region through i's Goulburn Valley Partnerships. This partnership, in collaboration with GOTAFE and its culturally friendly and flexible programs, forms the foundation of ASHE.
The ASHE programs
- Focus on individuals and their personal needs by providing individualised education and career planning.
- Conducted with the support of the GOTAFE as its Registered Training Organisation.
- Courses are modular and connected, providing opportunities and incentives for individuals to build credits towards certification at higher levels
- Flexibile of entry and exit points
- Needs-based rather than age-based
Support for Indigenous Students
Indigenous cultural studies are provided at ASHE including:
- Indigenous culture and history.
- Cultural development and growth.
- On ountry Learning.
- Yorta Yorta language.
- Community facilitated activities.
Useful links for current students.
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Education links
- The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne's official website - Murrup Barak
Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development, Indigenous Development,
University of Melbourne - Willin Centre
The University of Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Centre for Indigenous Arts Cuture and Development - Services
Services offered to students of the University of Melbourne - The Department of Education
General information on education - Centrelink Abstudy
Get the latest information about Centrelink's ABSTUDY allowance
Employment links
Jobsearch
General information on finding jobs across Australia. Also includes links to more specific information for indigenous and young Australian job seekersResources
Online job search facilities and agencies in a range of career areas:
- The University of Melbourne
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Indigenous links
- Indigenous.gov.au
Resources, contacts, information and government programs/services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders - indig.com
Indigenous Australia website - National Indigenous Times
National Indigenous news provider - Koori Mail
Fortnightly National Indigenous newspaper - Indigenous Community Volunteers website
An independent, not-for-profit company that offers support to Indigenous communities to pursue their community development goals in their own way
- Indigenous.gov.au
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Youth links
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Victoria
Assists young Victorians, aged between 14 and 25, to reach their full potential in a structured program of non-competitive voluntary activities - National Youth Week
National Youth Week is the largest celebration of young people in Australia - r.u.MAD? Youth Program
A program about creating student action projects (MAD projects) and student-run foundations (MAD foundations) that will make a difference in communities - The Push Youth
A non-profit, youth entertainment organisation established to provide opportunities for young people to access affordable, alcohol free events and to have the option to participate in the life of the local community. - Reachout
A web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times.
Employment Links
Jobsearch
General information on finding jobs across Australia. Also includes links to more specific information for indigenous and young Australian job seekersResources
Online job search facilities and agencies in a range of career areas:
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Victoria
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Sports links
- Australian Sports Commission
The website for the Australian Government body that coordinates the Government’s commitment & contribution to sport - Sport and Recreation Victoria
General information regarding sport in Victoria as well as nationally and internationally - Victorian Institute of Sport
Profiles on Victorian Institute of Sport athletes, coaches and experts; and the latest in Victorian Institute of Sport activities and events - ValleySport
Assists communities by providing opportunities for participation in sport and active recreation - Good Sports Program
Partnership established to develop a safer and healthier community by helping sporting clubs manage alcohol responsibly - VicSport
An independent non-government member based organisation representing over 170 members of the Sport and Recreation Industry and their affiliated groups - Sports Medicine Australia
National multi-disciplinary organisation of professionals committed to working together to enhance the health of all Australians through safe participation in sport and physical activity
- Australian Sports Commission
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Health links
- The Better Health Channel website
Provides the community with access to online health related information which is quality assured, reliable, up-to-date and locally relevant. - The Official VicHealth website
Works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives. - Victorian Government's Department of Human Services
Aims to provide all Victorians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's physical, mental and social well-being. - National Rural Health Network
- Multidisciplinary network representing medical, nursing and allied health students aiming to increase the health workforce and health outcomes for rural and remote Australians.
- National Heart Foundation website
General information regarding the Australian National Heart Foundation. - Quit Victoria
Dedicated to eliminating the pain, illness and suffering caused by tobacco and smoking. - SunSmart
Cancer Council Victoria's skin cancer prevention program. - http://www.healthscout.com/
Information on general health issues affecting men, women, families and young people. - http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/
A wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics. - http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au
Information on healthy eating, active living and health promotion activities in the community including links specifically for teenagers and young people. - Australian Drug Foundation
Works in partnership with the community to strengthen its capacity to prevent alcohol and other drug problems, and reduce alcohol and other drug harms.
- The Better Health Channel website
heidilauren.knowles@unimelb.edu.au
Address:
The University of Melbourne Goulburn Valley Office
21 Nixon Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
Postal Address:
Academy of Sport, Health and Education
University of Melbourne - Goulburn Valley
21 Nixon Street, Shepparton VIC 3630, Australia
Building:
ASHE
ASHE is a partnership between The University of Melbourne, Rumbalara Football and Netball Club.