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    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at TAFE NSW

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    Supporting Aboriginal Education

    With over 30,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at TAFE NSW, your mob is stronger than ever. Everyone’s educational journey is unique, just like you. And we're here to support and guide you every step of the way.

    Aboriginal Cultural-specific courses

    Our Aboriginal courses are specifically designed for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and are taught in smaller groups.

    Our Aboriginal Cultural Programs include:

    • Aboriginal Cultural Education
    • Aboriginal Cultural Sites and Management
    • Aboriginal Languages
    • Aboriginal Studies and Mentoring
    • Cultural Arts
    • Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD)
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    Healthcare for your community

    Be part of an industry that contributes to closing the gap and providing better health outcomes for your mob.

    Studying a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, you’ll learn to:

    • be empowered to help First Nations people
    • gain valuable healthcare skills
    • contribute to your community’s well-being.
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    Indigenous police recruitment program

    The IPROWD program is an initiative designed to assist Indigenous participants throughout NSW to attain academic requirements to:

    • join the NSW Police Force
    • join the Australian Federal Police
    • gain other ongoing sustainable employment.

    The program has helped over 1000 people find stable careers in:

    • policing
    • justice
    • emergency services
    • further education.
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    Share the beauty of your culture

    Inspire others to explore and appreciate the rich essence of your culture by sharing its stories, traditions, and heritage.

    With our Certificate III in Guiding (Cultural Tourism), you'll learn to:

    • lead tours, and

    • give engaging commentary.

    You’ll be able to share your insights about:

    • nature

    • Aboriginal Culture

    • heritage sites.

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    Make your passion work for you

    Working together with your mob

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    Services and support

    TAFE NSW offers tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including course advice, fee help, scholarships and study centres.

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    Reconciliation Action Plan

    TAFE NSW supports a future that learns from the past, celebrates diversity, and ensures fair access to education, training and jobs for all.

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    Aboriginal student achievements

    With support from TAFE NSW, your mob is making their mark. The 2023 Gili Awards celebrate Aboriginal excellence across a range of fields.

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