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We’re here to make you feel welcome and supported as an Indigenous student. Join thousands of First Nations people who’ve changed their lives and helped their communities by studying or training with us.

With dedicated Indigenous Student Engagement Officers and plenty of other support and services to help, you can SEE IT. BE IT.

First Nations Student Welcome

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Welcome to CQUniversity.

We’re here to help you feel supported, safe and welcome as a First Nations student. Going to TAFE or Uni can seem like a big step but plenty of our mob have done it, and so can you. Get started by exploring the website or book in a yarn to find out more. See It. Be It – with CQUni.

We know you can.

Support For You

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  • Find scholarships and support dedicated to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
  • Explore some of the ways we are working to help give equality of opportunity and embrace the knowledges, leadership and strengths of First Nations People.

Indigenous Student Engagement

Our team is here to help current and future First Nations students with tutoring, safe learning support, financial advice and more.

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)

Gain the skills and confidence to excel at university with our enabling course STEPS. Enjoy dedicated support as you prepare for higher education studies.

Indigenous Scholarships

Find a wide range of scholarships to help with the cost of study, specifically for current and future First Nations students.

Indigenous Engagement

Jilbay First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy

This First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research-focused community of practice

Indigenous Alumni

Enjoy reading about First Nations alumni. We are proud of their achievements, which are a testament to their drive and passion.

Office of Indigenous Engagement

Operating in a strong, cultural, and united way, we provide leadership to improve higher education outcomes for First Nations People.

  • Nareeta Davis
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    Challenge yourself and overcome what may appear impossible! Take each subject step by step. To study is a privilege and the journey is just as important as the end result.

    Nareeta Davis

    Bachelor of Laws

See It. Be It.

See it. Be it.

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You’re not the first person to feel unsure about university. To think you won’t succeed. To reckon it’s not for you.

But plenty of First Nations people found the course they wanted, and the support they were looking for through CQUniversity.

With campuses close to you and online options - along with dedicated Indigenous support staff who are there to welcome, guide and listen – to help you be what you want to be.

See it. Be it. We know you can.

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It can help to talk with one of our friendly Indigenous Student Engagement Officers if you have questions about TAFE or Uni.

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Indigenous News

Explore the latest articles on First Nations research, students, staff and graduates.

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Explore Study Options

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Create the success that means more to you with CQU’s wide range of TAFE and uni courses.  

Study TAFE

We’re Central Queensland’s official TAFE and a trusted provider for on-campus or online certificates, diplomas, skills and short courses.

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We have Australia's most expansive choice when it comes to university study - from industry-aligned courses to changemaker status and more.