Family Youth & Children_Richmond Tutoring Program 2011
Richmond Tutoring Program 2011
Richmond Tutoring Program which has involved 3 organisations: AVWA, Australian Catholic University and The Smith Family, is in its second year of operation. The program runs every Tuesday afternoon during school terms to support primary school children (prep to year five) in learning, and guide parents who face linguistic challenges in supporting their children’s homework.
The program which is now operating from 106 Elizabeth St. Richmond, has been very successful with an ever increasing waiting list. Currently, we have 40 school children going to school in Richmond or living in the Richmond Housing Estate attending the program. It is important to cap the number of student enrolment in order to ensure the quality delivery to students and families participating in the program.
This year, the program is receiving generous support from the local Smiggle store for stationery and Melbourne Grammar School for providing around 10 students as tutors in each session.
Program Objectives:
- To provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment where children are supported by tutors to improve their literacy and numeracy skills
- To build the capacity of parents to support and encourage their children’s learning at home
- To bring together children, families, organisations, universities, and businesses to benefit the wider Richmond community
Nam Nguyen, Program coordinator
Trang Do, Tutoring Assistant
