Higher Education, Higher Hurdles: The Struggles of Immigrant Parents & Students

Imagine if language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and everyday challenges constrained your dreams for your children's education. This is the reality for many immigrant families living in our diverse communities here in Australia. In this episode of Think: Business Futures we are looking at the challenges faced by immigrant parents as they navigate their children's educational pathways. Joining the discussion are Dr Rayan Merkbawi, a researcher from UTS Business School, and Rola Abdullah, an immigrant parent from South West Sydney who has first-hand experience with these challenges.  We explore the significant barriers these families face, including language difficulties, financial pressures, and complex higher-education pathways. We'll also delve into some potential solutions identified by UTS researchers, including targeted language support programs, comprehensive parent education initiatives, and strengthened school-community partnerships So how can we break down barriers to higher education and create equal opportunities for all students? Hosted and produced by Ali Aitken