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    Understanding Australian Aboriginal tertiary student needs

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    Authors
    Oliver, Rhonda
    Rochecouste, J.
    Bennell, D.
    Anderson, R.
    Cooper, I.
    Forrest, S.
    Exell, M.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Oliver, Rhonda and Rochecouste, Judith and Bennell, Debra and Anderson, Roz and Cooper, Inala and Forrest, Simon and Exell, Mike. 2013. Understanding Australian Aboriginal tertiary student needs. International Journal of Higher Education. 2 (4): pp. 52-64.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Higher Education
    DOI
    10.5430/ijhe.v2n4p52
    ISSN
    19276044
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    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31951
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Drawing from a study of the experiences of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students, this paper presents an overview of the specific needs of these students as they enter and progress through their tertiary education. Extracts from a set of case studies developed from both staff and student interviews and an online survey are used to illustrate what we have categorised as the emotional, motivational, financial, study, literacy and transitional needs of the particular cohort of students. Our findings, supported strongly by other current research, point to the need for a whole-of-university approach to enhancing the educational and subsequent employment opportunities for Aboriginal students. This includes acknowledging cultural and familial responsibilities, recognising and accommodating Aboriginal knowledge, and ensuring equitable experiences of university life.

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