Keeping youth in communities: Education and out-migration in the south west
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Faculty
Faculty of Regional Professional Studies
School
Regional Professional Studies Deans Office
RAS ID
833
Abstract
The out-migration of youth is a particular concern facing rural communities. A study of eight communities in the Blackwood region of Southwestern Australia demonstrates the key role of educational availability in encouraging the out-migration of people, especially young people, from rural areas. The study also highlights difficulties involved in university study for people who do not reside in a metropolitan area. Finally, the study suggests three possible ways that access to educational services can be increased for people in rural towns: via innovative delivery styles, diversification of the client base, and differentiation of educational products.
DOI
10.5172/rsj.11.2.85
Comments
Eversole, R. (2001). Keeping youth in communities: Education and out-migration in the south west. Rural Society, 11(2), 85-98. Available here