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Aboriginal student support

There are a range of Aboriginal specific resources at TAFE NSW to encourage your success. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our Aboriginal students.

Bundjalung to Gadigal, Kamilaroil to Yuin, no matter where you're from, it's TAFE NSW’s interest in your education, skills building and thirst for knowledge that brings us together.

We’re here to help, assisting you every step of the way. See our Mob specific support and services for more information.

Aboriginal Student Support Officers

We have Aboriginal Student Support Officers to assist all modes of study and study experiences.

No matter whether you study:

online
on campus
as an apprentice
as a trainee.

Our Aboriginal Student Support Officers will also help with:

advice regarding your studies
applications for fee exemptions and scholarships
accessing the right mentoring support
discussing Cultural commitments affecting your study
finding other relevant support services.

If you would like to understand or find out more about the support resources available to you on your study journey, speak directly to an Aboriginal Education and Engagement team member.

Call us on 02 7920 1048.

Aboriginal study centres

Some campuses across TAFE NSW have Aboriginal Study Centres. Here you can connect and chat with Aboriginal staff and students.

Our Aboriginal Study Centres give you the opportunity to:

engage in yarning circles
feel secure in a Culturally safe space
ask study related questions
talk directly with Aboriginal staff and Aboriginal Student Support Officers
slow down and have a break
connect with your mob
learn to embrace silence
listen and respect each other’s stories.

Find out if your campus has an Aboriginal Study Centre and what their facilities include.

Call us on 02 7920 1048.

Counselling

TAFE NSW offers free and confidential counselling to your mob. Our counsellors will listen and work with you to develop strategies that support your wellbeing.

You can get help with:

mental health (anxiety, stress, depression)
alcohol, drug issues
conflict, violence and abuse
how to access financial and accommodation support
get a referral to Aboriginal education programs
finding disability and multicultural support.

Counselling can be done:

one-on-one, on campus
over the phone
online.

When making your appointment, speak to the administration team and choose the option that works best for you.

Book an appointment with a counsellor by calling 131 601 (press option 5, then option 2).

Book an appointment

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Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan aims to build an environment of respect and diversity. It integrates fairness and Cultural safety.

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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan (DIB)

At TAFE NSW we are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging. You can express yourself freely in a safe environment.

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Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)

TAFE NSW created a Disability Inclusion Action Plan. This builds an environment where all people feel respected and included.