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Principle 6

Principle 6: Career and education

NSOs ensure an athlete’s education and/or employment goals are supported when considering relocation.

The AIS is committed to supporting Australia’s elite athletes to achieve whole-of-life success, both during and after their time in high performance sport. In keeping with this commitment, an athlete’s interests and aspirations around career and education should be explored as part of the relocation process.

This process may involve a review of an athlete’s individual life plan (or the career, education & wellbeing aspects of an athlete’s Performance Plan). It may also involve liaison with the Elite Athlete Education Student coordinator at any relevant EAEN institution, and a briefing around the CPRN.

Appendix 1: Guidelines for career and education

Many athletes will already be studying or working, but may not be aware of the options and support available to them when relocating.

The AW&E manager should provide relevant information, guidance, and support that enables the athlete to make informed decisions in relation to their career and education. Where the relocation is from a NIN program, a review of the work done between the NIN and the athlete so far, and how it may be continued, revised or changed as needed should be considered.

Areas for consideration

1.

Education

  • Is the athlete currently studying? At what level and in what capacity?
  • Does the relocation need to be planned around existing educational commitments (for example: end of semester exams, completing Year 12)?
  • Does the athlete plan to study in the new location? Have they fully explored their options around doing so, and what institutions provide equivalent course standings?
  • If currently enrolled at university or TAFE, is the athlete in contact with the relevant Elite Athlete Student Coordinator?
  • If planning to enrol at a new university or TAFE, does the athlete need to apply for credit for courses/subjects already completed? How early does this need to occur? What paperwork is required?

2.

Employment

  • Is the athlete currently working? In what capacity?
  • Will they require work in the new location?
  • Do they require additional certifications relevant to their employment (for example Working With Children Checks)?
  • Is there an NSO network, alumni network, or other resource (such as the AIS EVOLVE program) that can assist with employment?
  • Has the athlete investigated the EVOLVE program for locally based participating employers?

3.

Career

  • Does the athlete have a career plan? Is this being supported alongside sport?
  • Does the athlete require career guidance? If so, is a referral to the CPRN practical and appropriate?

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