Aboriginal funding is up by 140%

I refer to the letter "Aboriginal program funding cut back" (Forum, May 16) about funding for Aboriginal programs at Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Since then the total allocations to date have been confirmed, and a major increase means the College is able to extend its support to indigenous students.

This year, the College has received a total of $33,600 in state funding specifically for Aboriginal programs, an increase of $19,600 or 140 per cent over last year.

It will enable the College to reinforce the programs and support it offers Aboriginal students to ensure they have every possible opportunity to reach their full potential at the College.

This approach is applied to all students at the College and its success is seen throughout the teaching and learning programs and in the students' outcomes.

As for federal funding, the application process is still to be completed, but the community can be sure that any additional monies will reinforce the excellent Aboriginal support already in place.

Maree Roberts, Deputy Regional Director NSW Department of Education and Training