Schools

JRS works with schools interested in being instigators of positive change.

Schools Engagement 

Working with schools is such an important and special way that we connect with the wider community. Schools can support and work with us in a number of ways:

  • Engaging in the JRS Australia Schools Program where we run workshops and students hear from a speaker with lived experience of seeking asylum
  • Excursion to the JRS Australia office to learn about our programs firsthand, meet the team, and join in on helping for the day
  • Running a food drive for the JRS Australia Foodbank
  • Fundraising for essential JRS Australia programs and services

JRS Australia Schools Program

The JRS Australia Schools Program is an engaging, educational, and eye-opening program that gives students, staff, and parents an opportunity to understand the refugee climate in Australia and globally, on a deeper level. 

How our Programs work

A key component of the program is giving students the opportunity to hear from someone with lived experience. Our speakers share about their experience, contributions, and aspirations for a more humane and compassionate Australia. Students are then invited to critically reflect on their values, their positions, and their knowledge of the issues, and are encouraged to ask questions to the speaker and a JRS Australia representative.

This program also serves as paid employment opportunities for leaders with lived experiences. A fee of $250 is added on for every speaker with lived experience which goes directly to the speaker.

Presentations are linked to the Australian school curriculum and cover the global, regional, national and local contexts, and often lead to deep discussions about ethics, policy, and the political landscape in contemporary Australia.

Most importantly, students are able to identify ways they can actively be involved in supporting people seeking asylum, refugees, and migrants in vulnerable situations through JRS Australia, beyond the classroom.

It is thanks to schools and communities like yours that we are able to serve our clients. We do not want the cost to be prohibitive for any schools, if you would like to speak further about options please get in touch.

How to book a school presentation

There a number of options for schools to get involved with this program. For more information about our packages, and to fill out our booking form, please click here!

For more information about how to connect with JRS Australia, please email: schools@jrs.org.au