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Equity groups
In 1990 the Commonwealth Government nominated the following groups, because of their history of disadvantage in relation to higher education, as targets for equity planning:
The Commonwealth provides funding to universities to improve the access, participation, retention and success of the targeted equity groups.
More information about DEEWR equity programs can be found on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website.
For a report on equity group progress at the national level read 'Higher Education Report for the 2003 to 2005 Triennium' available on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website.
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To discuss equity based issues contact:
Student Equity and Diversity Officer
Tel: +61 7 5430 1226
Fax: +61 7 5430 2882
Email: studentservices@usc.edu.au