First Nations People
AURORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Aurora Education Foundation is a First Nations Peoples organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential. Through their interconnected programs and pathways, they walk with students from high school through to university and the workplace, redefining Indigenous educational and employment success. Click here to read more about the foundation and what they can offer students, including the following programs:
- Rise
- High School Program
- Internships
- Scholarships and Study Tour
- Indigenous Pathways Portal.
NIDA OPEN FIRST NATIONS SUBSIDY
Open Date: January 1, 2025
Close Date: December 31, 2025
The NIDA Open First Nations Subsidy offers subsidised tuition to help young First Nations people who are experiencing financial or other disadvantage achieve their full creative potential. It is open to all First Nations primary or secondary aged students and adults aged 18-25 nationally, regardless of previous experience or professional ambition.
Applications can be made by individuals or by an organisation on behalf of a young person. The subsidy provides a 50% discount off the full cost of a NIDA Open short course of your choice. Participants are required to pay the remaining 50% of the course fee before commencing the course.
Find out more, click here.
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND 2025 INSPIREU CAMPS | APPLICATIONS OPEN
Location: UQ St Lucia Campus
Date: June 30 to July 5, 2025
Indigenous students are offered a week-long university experience to learn about health sciences. Year 11–12 students will get to explore potential study options and gain practical insights into a range of disciplines.
Attending students will:
- Participate in a week-long on-campus residential camp
- Attend engaging sessions to further understand health science
- Take part in practical, hands-on experiences
- Explore UQ facilities and services
- Connect with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students
- Meet fellow high school students.
Eligible students:
- are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- are enrolled in high school at the time of application
- are enrolled in ATAR subjects and eligible for an ATAR score
- have a school attendance rate of 90% or greater.
There are no costs for students. All reasonable costs for the camp, including all travel, flights, accommodation, meals and excursions are paid for by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit (ATSISU).
Applications close 16th May 2025. Find out more and register