Mission & Compliance
SAGSE is committed to furthering cultural understanding between Australia and Germany while maintaining the highest standards of child safety and protection.
Furthering Cultural Understanding
Scholarships for Australian-German Student Exchange (SAGSE) aims to further cultural understanding between Australia and Germany.
SAGSE gives young Australians the opportunity to learn the German language and way of life by sending outstanding secondary students to live with German families and study at their schools. Australian families have at the same time welcomed young German students into their homes with the help of our affiliate organisation in Germany, GDANSA.
The prestigious SAGSE scholarships help shape future leaders in areas such as diplomacy, government, business, education, medicine and the law. Inspired by the vision of German immigrant Fritz von Einem Joosten in 1967, SAGSE is unique in securing sponsorship from German and Australian businesses to fully fund the scholarships, thereby enabling Australians of any background to aspire to an exchange opportunity.
SAGSE is a not-for-profit organisation and an accredited Overseas Student Exchange Organisation under the regulation of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA).
VRQA Accreditation
Operating under the regulatory oversight of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
What is the VRQA?
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is the statutory authority responsible for registering and regulating schools and student exchange organisations in Victoria. They ensure organisations meet strict standards for the safety and wellbeing of students.
SAGSE Accreditation Status
The VRQA has approved SAGSE to provide secondary student exchange programs into and from Victoria. SAGSE maintains current accreditation and undergoes regular compliance reviews.
Zero Tolerance
SAGSE has a zero tolerance policy towards child abuse of any kind.
Best Interests
We are committed to always acting in the child's best interests and keeping them safe.
Child Empowerment
We actively work to empower children and give them a voice in matters that affect them.
Committed to Child Safety
SAGSE recognises and adheres to the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people in our programs.
Culturally Safe Environment
We establish environments where diverse and unique identities are respected and valued.
Leadership & Governance
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Empowerment & Participation
Children are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Family & Community Involvement
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Equity & Diverse Needs
Equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in all policies and practices.
Suitable & Supported Staff
People working with children are suitable and supported to reflect child safety values in practice.
Our Policy Documents
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More Information
For more details about our compliance standards and policies, visit the SAGSE website or the Victorian Government's child safety resources.