Widening Participation and Outreach
Widening Participation and Outreach (WPO) is the University of Sydney’s flagship schools outreach program (formerly Compass). We work with school students who are generally under-represented in higher education: Low Socio-Economic Status (Low SES), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and regional and remote students. Our program provides students with the confidence and motivation to access and succeed in higher education
Primary Schools
Delivering experiences that introduce an exciting world of opportunity, inspiring a passion for lifelong learning, literacy and STEM.
High Schools
Providing programs to enrich and develop students’ academic skills and strategies, having a positive effect on students’ readiness for higher education.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs
Offer a multi-layered approach to support the academic and personal preparation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for higher education.
Volunteers
If you are student and/or staff member at the University of Sydney, you are welcome to apply to be a program volunteer.
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