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The Torres Strait Islanders’ Regional Education Council (TSIREC) is a unique organisation with a very special charter to represent the Torres Strait Nation's interests on education, training, and employment agendas.
For over 40 years, TSIREC has been the key community-based advocacy body, providing the essential link between Torres Strait communities and government.
Since 2000, we have worked as a key service provider with both State and Commonwealth Governments to ensure our communities are engaged in the reforming of government policy and practice in the Torres Strait.
Our Vision
“Yumi Education” - Culturally, spiritually appropriate education for our children and families upon which to build the skills and abilities needed to become valued, responsible and independent contributors to the society of their choice.
Our Mission
TSIREC leads the Torres Strait Nation towards providing a YUMI Education - which embeds Torres Strait language and culture to deliver National standard learning outcomes and recognises the role of the community in determining the strategic direction of education and training.
Our Work
TSIREC’s Council of elected representatives is focused on community-based advocacy.
The Council is accountable to the Torres Strait Nation to engage with and represent individual communities on education, training and employment agendas. We work within communities and with local, State and Commonwealth Governments to influence strategic policy development and reform.
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