Supporting pregnant and parenting young women to continue education & training

Canberra Seminar

for school leaders, teachers, guidance officers, school health nurses, parents, health and community organisations
 

Monday June 16 2003, 9am-3pm Theatre, O’Connell Centre

The consequences of early school leaving can be disastrous for young parents and their children. This workshop will explore issues about teenage pregnancy and parenting, and provide practical ideas about how schools and communities can work together to make schools a welcoming and supportive place for pregnant and parenting students to be.

To register please contact:

Marilyn Higgins

Health Promoting Schools Officer

Community Partnerships & School Development

ACT Department of Education, Youth & Family Services

PO Box 1584

Tuggeranong ACT 2901

RSVP Wednesday 4 June Ph:6205 7169

Email: marilyn.higgins@act.gov.au

COST: $50.00

Payable by cheque to the Association of Women Educators, or in cash at the O’Connell Centre Includes morning tea and lunch

Key publications available

  • Present, Pregnant and Proud: keeping pregnant students and young mums in education
  • Step by Step, Side by Side; how to make your school a great choice for pregnant and parenting students

This project was made possible by the financial support of:

and organisational support from

The Association

of Women Educators