Action description:
The Away from Base (AFB) funding program provides financial support and assistance to around 3,300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study via mixed mode or distance education.
Outcome:
Outcome 06
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Higher education commencement (university component) and attrition and completion rates
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Indigenous Australians
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing:
$14.0 million per year (NIAA component), Services Australia also run a program that is part of a student's ABSTUDY entitlement - targeted funding for regional and remote students
Delivery timeframe:
The National Indigenous Australian's Agency, the Department of Social Services and Services Australia are working in partnership to carefully consider the evaluation findings and recommendations on the Away from Base.
Agency:
Department of Social Services