Aspirations and Occupational Opportunities for Aboriginals*
Abstract
The twin issues of education and employment are inextricably bound together for all Australian school students. In a recent issue, Mr. Hall discussed how Aboriginal students at Port Augusta High School are dealing with the problem; and he suggested that schools should engage in a program of pre-employment trainging.
In this article, Mr. Lewis discusses the employment opportunities for and aspirations of Aboriginal school leavers in New South Wales. Most importantly, he tells us how his Department can assist these students to find the positions which they want.
References
Schapper H.P. : Aboriginal Advancement to Integration: Conditions and Plans for Western Australia. ANU Press, 1971.
Sharp I.G., and Tatz C.M. : Aborigines in the Economy. Jacaranda Press, 1966.
Coombs H.G. Dr. (Chairman, Council for Aboriginal Affairs): The Employment Status of Aborigines (Address given to the South Australian Branch of the Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide, March, 1972 ).
New South Wales Teachers’ Federation:Survey of Aboriginal Children in New South Wales Secondary Schools. 1971 .
Department of Labour and National Service: Submission on Employment and Training to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Environment (Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders). April, 1972 .
Department of Labour: Submission on Employment and Training to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs. September, 1973.
