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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

At Federation we have meaningful connection to culture and communities that surround our campuses. Our dedicated staff are here to support your education journey and wellbeing.

Community connection and culture

Community, connection and culture is at the heart of Federation. The Aboriginal Education Centre host cultural events on our campuses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students throughout the year, so come along and join us. 

Closing the gap in education

Study on Country
We acknowledge the oldest continuous living culture
Meaningful cultural connections
Pathways for community

Koling wada-ngal karrung school camp

Join a week-long uni and TAFE camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9–11. Stay on campus, get hands-on with classes and take part in cultural experiences.

Explore the camp

Financial assistance

Our Deadly scholarships aim to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas in order to access study.

Deadly scholarships are administered on behalf of the Indigenous Student Success Program. Only Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply.

Search our Deadly scholarships

Use the filters to find the right scholarship for you

Feel like you can’t study? Leave that shame at the door. With so many pathways and supports for everyone, we can assist you at any step of your education journey. 

Aboriginal Education Centre
With dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, student success and wellbeing team, and spaces. The Aboriginal Education Centre is here to empower your journey.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters 
Find out more about Federation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters and our commitments. 
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