Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Student Support

Student Rebecca Raymond

The Cadigal Program

The Cadigal Program is an access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to study at the University of Sydney. Any course offered by the University (excluding block-mode and away-from-base courses) can be studied through the Cadigal Program.

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme

The Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) aims to help all Indigenous Australian students achieve academic success. ITAS is a Commonwealth funded program that provides Indigenous students with one-on-one private or group tuition. The program is designed to assist Indigenous students in their tertiary studies by aligning them with qualified ITAS tutors suited to the students' needs.

Academic Skills assistance

The Academic Skills workshop program is a two week program designed to equip new Indigenous Australian undergraduate students with key academic skills.

Koori Centre

The Koori Centre provides programs, services and facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in all faculties and courses across the University.

The Koori Centre has a fully equipped computer laboratory, photocopying facilities, Research Library, a tutorial room for study and a student common room with full kitchen facilities. Most of the staff at the Koori Centre are Indigenous, leading to a supportive and understanding atmosphere.

Yooroang Garang Indigenous Student Support Unit

Yooroang Garang is the Indigenous student support unit for the Faculty of Health Sciences, located at Cumberland campus. It provides support programs, services and facilities to assist Indigenous students throughout their studies, from admission through to graduation.