IDEAS is a UniSC initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in programs across all areas of study.
IDEAS offers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people a direct entry pathway into UniSC programs. Admission is based on potential to succeed, with consideration given to life experience, employment, community involvement, and achievements.
Applicants may be eligible for:
- Direct entry into an undergraduate program, or
- A place in the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
Entry requirements:
- Aged 17 years and over.
- Have been out of school for 12 months or more.
- To provide evidence of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
UniSC accepts the following documentation to provide evidence of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
You must provide ONE of the following:
A current Centrelink statement showing you receive ABSTUDY income support payments.
A letter of confirmation/certificate of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Identity which recognises you as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person from an incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation. This letter must contain the seal of the organisation.
Two Statutory Declarations, one from you, and one from the Community:
- The first is a declaration from you declaring that you live as, and identify, as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- The second is a declaration from a member of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community, declaring that they recognise and accept you as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
This person must be:
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- a recognised community Elder.
an Indigenous person who holds a position within any incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation in the community you live in, or from the community you grew up in. - an Indigenous person with local, state, territory or national recognition.
- an Indigenous worker in a school or organisation where you have been known as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student or person.
- a recognised community Elder.
Note: People outside of the positions listed above may be able to provide you with the second statutory declaration in consultation with UniSC.
Please contact the Buranga Centre if you require further information or assistance obtaining your Confirmation of Aboriginality (CoA).
High-school leavers completing year 12 are not eligible, and must apply through QTAC.
IDEAS is not applicable to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Applicants for these programs should consider the Indigenous Health Admissions Pathway.
How to apply
| Step 1 | Complete the IDEAS online registration form |
| Step 2 | The Buranga Academic Success Team will contact you regarding your request and next steps. |
We look forward to your journey with UniSC!
Need help?
Contact Buranga Centre at [email protected]