"The pathway to graduation had been a difficult one for Trevanna, 22, and her sister Deslie, 20, who navigated loss, pregnancy and housing insecurity on their way to finishing high school helped by a unique schooling model that enables young mothers to keep studying. The Dunghutti women grew up in Kempsey on the mid-north New South Wales coast. It is a proud and culturally rich community, but one that grapples with social dysfunction born from poverty and disadvantage."
"The college provides food, transport and wrap-around support from psychologists, counsellors and social workers to help each student work towards a vocational and educational goal. Many do not have internet access at home. It may take them several years to pass enough units to finish a whole year of schooling. It's sort of like that last-chance school for a lot of kids, the principal, Megan Nicholls, says."
Trevanna Ahoy, 22, and her sister Deslie, 20, overcame loss, pregnancy and housing insecurity to finish high school. Macleay Vocational College in Kempsey serves 115 students, including those cycling through youth detention, dealing with addiction, or excluded from mainstream schools. The college offers food, transport and wrap-around support from psychologists, counsellors and social workers to help students pursue vocational and educational goals. Many students lack internet access and progress may take years to complete a full year of schooling. The school maintains strong ties to the Dunghutti community and prioritizes culturally connected support for young mothers and vulnerable youth.
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