The benefits of a community-based model at the Institute of

Koorie EducationDr Margaret Kumar and Professor Estelle

Barrett

Outline

• Introduction• Goals of Deakin University• The Institute of Koorie Education

Goals of Deakin University

• rural and regional engagement, • continuing education and life-long learning, • and equity and access for individual and groups who

might not otherwise enjoy the benefits that flow from participation in higher education.

The Institute of Koorie Education

• History• Community-based Delivery Model (CBD)• Benefits of CBD• Future Directions