Multicultural Education Aide Support Program

Multicultural Education Aides and other Bicultural workers in schools play a critical role supporting the engagement and wellbeing of students and families from refugee backgrounds. The Multicultural Education Aide Support Program (MEASP) supports school staff in bicultural roles via a state-wide Network, online Professional Learning workshops and practical resources.

What is MEASP?

MEASP is funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training to support MEAs and other Bicultural Staff who work with students and families from refugee backgrounds. MEASP is available free of charge to staff from Government, Catholic and Independent schools across Victoria.

MEASP provides opportunities for MEAs and other Bicultural staff to:

  • Participate in a state-wide network with other bi-cultural workers in schools (network meets once a term)
  • Participate in online Professional Learning events addressing practice themes
  • Access online resources to support them in their roles

The network also documents key issues and good practices which are disseminated across the sector and contribute to better supports to address the needs of students and families from refugee backgrounds.

Online Professional Learning events

Foundation House provides online professional learning events for MEAs and other Bicultural workers from schools across Victoria. These build the capacity of participating staff to strengthen engagement between schools and families from refugee backgrounds and support student learning.

Topics covered include: classroom strategies, engaging families, incidental counselling, self-care, supporting transitions, and establishing yourself in the role.

These Professional Learning events are funded by the Department of Education and Training (DET) and are free of charge for all participating school staff.

Register for MEA Workshops
Join the network
Helpful resources