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Widening participation programs

Providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds

Our pre-tertiary educational outreach program builds academic and cultural capacity to support increased higher education access for the students, schools and communities we work with.

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Primary school programs

We offer our partner schools unique curriculum-linked experiential learning opportunities to improve students' educational outcomes and instil a passion for lifelong learning.

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High school programs

Discover how we work with high school students in our partner schools to help build both awareness and preparedness for university.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

We design and deliver programs to build educational confidence and motivation in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, providing support to access and succeed in higher education.

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Professional learning for teachers and leaders

Our professional learning programs, exclusively for our partner schools, increase individual and collective efficacy of school teachers and leaders.

Information and resources

The following resources can be used to assist teachers, students and parents.

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Widening Participation & Outreach

Phone

+61 2 8627 8515

Email

wpo.administration@sydney.edu.au

Address

Level 4 Jane Foss Russell Building G02

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