Higher education success stories for students from a refugee background in Australia
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Peninah Kansiime: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7289-3069
Abstract
This chapter explores the educational journeys of individuals from refugee backgrounds who have successfully completed tertiary qualifications in Australia and contributed to their communities. Drawing on the Strengths- Based Perspective and Intersectionality Theory, it examines institutional support mechanisms that facilitate these outcomes. A framework for refugee success in higher education is proposed, grounded in Critical Multiculturalism and structured around four pillars: access, support, empowerment, and employment. The framework is adaptable across contexts and offers practical guidance for higher education institutions, policymakers, refugee- focused organisations, and prospective students.
Keywords
Refugee education, higher education access, institutional support, intersectionality, critical multiculturalism, community contribution
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Publication Title
Barriers and Opportunities in Education for Immigrants and Refugees
Publisher
IGI Global
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
84470
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
121
Last Page
159
Comments
Eyaa, S., Ngocha-Chaderopa, N. E., Tusasiirwe, S., Kansiime, P., Lucas, Y., Cotter, B. A., Britto, K. M., & Dundov, M. (2025). Higher education success stories for students from a refugee background in Australia. In Barriers and opportunities in education for immigrants and refugees (pp. 121–160). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3586-5.ch005