The vision of Team Aspire is that every young person in the Northern Territory can access tertiary education – to always be connected, inspired and supported.

We facilitate age-appropriate opportunities for Northern Territory school students to repeatedly connect with the horizons of higher education, possible careers and life-long learning.

This program is funded by the Australian Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP). 

How Team Aspire works

Scholarships

How we can help support you through studies.

Events

Experience uni life at CDU.

Education

Build up your skills and confidence before uni.

Advice

Course, career and scholarship advice.

News

Latest news from the Aspire Program.

Coaching

All participants can access free coaching as part of the Aspire program.

Team Aspire

At CDU, we believe that university is for everyone.  Team Aspire is redesigned to support more Northern Territory students through a suite of new opportunities for prospective university students who come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Contact us

Get Involved

The Northern Territory is filled with innovative and fabulous people and organisations, and we want to hear from you!

If you think you can contribute to Team Aspire and help enrich our young people’s lives, we welcome your support.

Please get in touch and we look forward to chatting with you.

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Year 11 Aspire students

Who we are

  • Josh Barnes

    Josh Barnes

    Josh is a lover of learning and is passionate about how ongoing, authentic education transforms communities.

    He has worked in schools and universities across Australia and is proud to lead the Aspire and Children’s University Programs at CDU.

    JOSH’S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY: Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (UQ); Diploma of Education – Primary (UON); Master of Education (USYD)

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  • India Forbes

    India Forbes

    Driven to help young people achieve their goals and dreams, India loves her job as the Aspire Project Officer.

    India is a trained counsellor with a wealth of experience in schools and universities. Her knowledge and skills in student support creates clear learning journeys for our students.

    INDIA’S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY: Bachelor of Education (Deakin); Graduate Diploma of Counselling, (Monash) 

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  • catherine mitchell

    Catherine Mitchell

    Catherine is the Administration Officer for the Aspire and Children’s University team. 

    Catherine identifies with how Aspire empowers young people to imagine future possibilities. She is a proud CDU alumni and has worked for NTG and on outreach programs that support mental health.

    CATHERINE’S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY: Bachelor of Business Management (CDU); Cert IV in Training and Assessment (DHRCA)

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Aspire Program Graduate

I’m very thankful for the Aspire Scholarship for the last 3 years of my high school life! I’m now studying TEP (Tertiary Enabling Program) this semester at CDU.  My goal for this semester is to pass all my units, so I can get into Nursing.

Jubilee Weo

TEP and Nursing

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Jubilee Weo

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