The Aboriginal Advisory Services team provide professional, culturally appropriate support tailored to your individual needs throughout your training journey. Whether you are considering your study options, enrolling in a course, undertaking training, or preparing to graduate, our team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Support may include:
- course information and selection to help you make informed decisions and start your studies with confidence
- advocacy and support to help balance study with family and cultural commitments
- study support and assistance throughout your training
- access to tutorial assistance
- individual or group mentoring to support your personal and educational goals
- assistance with fees, payments and financial support options
- help with ABSTUDY applications and related enquiries
- referral to relevant internal or external support services.
Our team is committed to creating a welcoming, culturally safe learning environment where Aboriginal students can succeed and reach their full potential.
Learning support
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, or you are interested in studying at South Regional TAFE, our support team can help.
Provision of mentoring for Aboriginal students is recognised as a powerful support. We can work with lecturers and students to identify suitable mentors in either an individual or classroom-based capacity. Mentoring support services for both individual students and classroom groups can be provided by Aboriginal Advisory Services staff.
Aboriginal students occasionally experience problems that can impact their studies. If you are struggling, staff from the Aboriginal Advisory Services team can provide confidential support.
Academic tutoring is an excellent tool to assist students to complete their course with confidence. The Aboriginal Advisory Service administers the Aboriginal Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ATAS) that organises and funds one-to-one tutorial assistance.
If you believe you could benefit from additional academic support, contact the team for more information.
The Aboriginal Advisory Services staff work with the Aboriginal community and industry to identify opportunities to deliver customised programs that support employment pathways. If you have an idea for a program, speak to a member of the team who may be able to assist.
South Regional TAFE is a sponsor for the Work and Development Permit Scheme, a partnership initiative from the Department of Justice, Legal Aid WA and the Aboriginal Legal Service.
The Work and Development Permit Scheme assists people who are having difficulty paying court fines, by connecting them with a sponsor so their fines can be paid through sponsored activities.
People wishing to join the scheme should contact Aboriginal Advisory Service. For more information, see the flyer (172 KB) (PDF document).
Important dates and events
Throughout the year, campuses across South Regional TAFE come together to recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events, including National Reconciliation Week, National Sorry Day and NAIDOC Week. These occasions provide opportunities for staff, students and communities to connect, reflect and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week(opens in a new tab) 4 - 11 July 2027
Reconciliation Week(opens in a new tab) 27 May - 3 June 2027
National Sorry Day(opens in a new tab) 26 May 2027
Harmony Day 21 March 2027
News and achievements
South Regional TAFE celebrates the achievements of our students across a range of training areas and pathways. From Student Awards of Excellence, course completions, traineeships and career success stories, these achievements show the dedication, resilience and talent of our students and demonstrate how vocational education and training can help create opportunities for the future.
Rhekesia Bolton
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, Rhekesia excelled in Clothing and Textiles at Albany campus. Her creativity, resilience and strong cultural pride inspired those around her and contributed to a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Tarryn Thomas
A traineeship supporting Aboriginal people into government careers has helped Ballardong Menang Noongar and Walgen Wongi woman Tarryn Thomas find her path into a role supporting Aboriginal students at our Albany campus.
Gnowangerup Cultural Rangers
Working on Country while building valuable conservation skills, the Gnowangerup Cultural Rangers recently completed their Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, gaining hands-on experience in environmental management and cultural land care.
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1800 675 781 (Albany) or 1800 621 445 (Bunbury)