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CDU's pathway programs help First Nations students get ready for university. You can choose a program that matches your interests, like health, arts, education, engineering, science, law, business, or accounting.
You'll have First Nations mentors, tutors, and support services to help you succeed. Once you complete your program, you can get into a range of CDU courses, including additional higher education preparatory units and courses with exit qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, or Degree level.
If you are a First Nations student interested in further education, CDU's pathway programs can be a great way to get started.
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Teegan's giving a voice to the Territory
Whether it’s sport, speech pathology or her beloved Territory, Teegan uses her many talents to amplify the voices of others.
A proud Larrakia woman, determined to see more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals working in the Territory, Teegan can’t wait to graduate and make an impact in the community that shaped her.
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First Nations Student Services
Our team provides multi-layered student support to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from all over Australia in succeeding at university and achieving their tertiary educational goals.
We want to be the university of choice for everyone, and we do that by incorporating First Nations perspectives into everything we do.
Meet the interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor First Nations Leadership Professor Ruth Wallace
Ruth is a leader in Indigenous education with specialised expertise in education policy and systems in regional and remote areas. She has a special interest in understanding the role of Aboriginal knowledge in education and how particular strengths can be used to improve student success.
Read moreCDU First Nations Success Stories
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Norlisha's pathway to Indigenous health research
Norlisha had been working in health research for several years, with the thought of study always at the back of her mind. Not knowing how or where to start, Norlisha says it took quite a while to take that first step. Then, she discovered CDU's First Nations Introduction to University Program.
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Sekari studies law for a more equal future
Raised in the regional Northern Territory town of Katherine, proud Jagalingou and Bandjin woman Sekari Butler discovered a passion for law and advocacy by chance.
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I'm the first in my family to go to uni: Beth's story
Beth took the first step in her journey to becoming a lawyer, by completing CDU’s free Tertiary Enabling Program. These days, Beth is well on the way to achieving her dream; she’s finishing her law degree online, while working as a legal intern in Brisbane.
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