At a glance
- Company
- Vicinity Centres
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Australia
Key figures
- Partnership term
- three-year
- Scholarships funded in 2022 collaboration
- eight
- Vicinity community investment in FY23
- $4.5 million
People
- Nick HannettSEDA Group CEO
- Karen WooVicinity Centres Sustainability Manager – Community
Products and programs
Vicinity partners with SEDA Group to enable more Indigenous students to complete their education Education model uses a student-centred approach with direct connections to industry Industry partnerships provide more opportunities for Indigenous students to complete their education
April 30, 2024 -- SEDA Group CEO Nick Hannett said the partnership will allow SEDA Colleges in WA, SA and NT to increase the number of Indigenous young people who access the unique SEDA education model.
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SEDA Group enables more Indigenous students to complete their education
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Vicinity has partnered with SEDA Group to enable more Indigenous students to complete year 11 and 12 education through independent SEDA Colleges in WA, NT and SA.
SEDA Colleges use a unique student-centred approach to learning that provides education in local community settings including sport, recreation, community, and trade facilities as well as time on country for cultural learning.
The official three-year partnership follows a collaboration in 2022 that raised funds for eight scholarships for Indigenous students to attend SEDA Colleges and complete their senior education.
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SEDA Colleges use a unique student-centred approach to learning.
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Vicinity Centres Sustainability Manager – Community Karen Woo said the official partnership builds on a commitment to support further educational outcomes, facilitate employment pathways and advance reconciliation.
“We have a responsibility to not only build strong relationships with First Nations people but to also shape meaningful places that acknowledge and recognise their link to Country,” Ms Woo said.
The first year of the partnership will focus on students in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
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The partnership with SEDA is part of Vicinity's broader sustainability program.
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“The partnership will ultimately result in more Indigenous young people completing their senior secondary education in culturally supportive learning environments and creating meaningful pathways for their futures.”
In FY23 Vicinity contributed $4.5 million in community investment through targeted community programs.
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About Vicinity Centres
We are one of Australia's leading retail property groups, who are reimagining the way Australians live, work and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia and are evolving to transform our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces.
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In brief
Vicinity Centres has formed a three-year partnership with SEDA Group aimed at helping more Indigenous students complete senior secondary education. The arrangement will initially focus on students in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, where independent SEDA Colleges operate. The company says the colleges deliver learning in community settings, including sport, recreation, community and trade facilities, and incorporate time on Country for cultural learning. The partnership follows a 2022 collaboration that funded eight scholarships for Indigenous students. Vicinity Centres Sustainability Manager – Community Karen Woo said the initiative builds on the company’s efforts to support education, employment pathways and reconciliation. Vicinity also reported $4.5 million in community investment during FY23 through targeted programs.
Key takeaways
- Vicinity Centres and SEDA Group announced a three-year partnership focused on Indigenous students’ education outcomes.
- The first year will focus on Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
- The partnership follows a 2022 collaboration that raised funds for eight SEDA College scholarships.
- Vicinity reported $4.5 million in community investment during FY23.
