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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

(Universities Demand Driven Funding) Demand driven higher education funding for First Nations students

Action description: 

From 2024, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Australia will be guaranteed a Commonwealth supported place at a university of their choice, when accepted into their chosen course of study. An eligible university place is a non-designated, bachelor level course at an Australian public university.

Outcome: 
Outcome 06
Outcome 07
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Higher education application, offers and acceptance rates (by gender and SES and ATAR levels)
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Education
Resourcing: 
$34.1 million over four yeas from 2023-24 to 2026-27 (Estimated)
Delivery timeframe: 
Ongoing
Agency: 
Department of Education
National Indigenous Australians Agency