Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support

The Centre for Aboriginal Studies runs the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS), a student-driven tutoring program to help you with your study and prepare for your assignments.

The Library’s Indigenous Peer Academic Mentors support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their university journey, whether it be academically, personally, or culturally.

Get valuable work experience on-campus and help prepare yourself for your career through the Aboriginal Student Placement Program (ASPP). The program runs year-round and there is a variety of casual, part-time and full-time roles available across different areas of Curtin.

The Indigenous Engagement team provides a culturally secure learning environment for Indigenous students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, including transitioning to university, academic support, advocating on your behalf and connecting with the Koorda Network.

The Curtin Student Guild represents and advocates for students at Curtin, and has a First Nations Department Officer to make sure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are well represented and supported.

If you have personal issues that arise during your study, you can see an Aboriginal psychologist for free at Curtin. Our Aboriginal psychologist works out of both the Counselling offices and CAS.

There’s a range of scholarships available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can search all scholarships, or learn about Commonwealth scholarships available to Indigenous students.

As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you may be eligible for ABSTUDY payments from the government to help support you while you study.