Background Despite numerous recommendations by governments, researchers, and
education policymakers the recruitment, retention and success of undergraduate indigenous …

Abstract Background Indigenous Australians are under-represented in the health workforce,
with large disparities between rates of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in every …

Academics of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are few in number but play a
vital role in Australian university teaching. In addition to teaching both Indigenous and non …

While access to higher education has increased for Indigenous Australians, participation
and completion rates remain lower than those of non-Indigenous Australians. A sound …

Indigenous students everywhere are known to require particular types and levels of support
as they enter, and continue their studies within universities. Such support is often provided …

Previously there has been commitment to the idea that Indigenous curricula should be
taught by Indigenous academic staff, whereas now there is increasing recognition of the …

Background Rates of academic success of Indigenous students compared to other students
continues to be significantly lower in many first world countries. Professional development …

Abstract Expanding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian (hereafter
respectfully Indigenous) talent pool to undertake valuable roles in business, health …

The challenge for the future is to embrace a new partnership aimed at closing the gap
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians on life expectancy, educational …

The negative trend of enrolment of Indigenous students into tertiary study indicates gaps
between their current achievement and knowledge levels and university requirements for …