Indigenous students

The NIKERI Institute enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians the flexibility to access higher education while maintaining their family, work and community commitments.

Indigenous students

In this section

  • Tutoring

    Access free academic support from qualified tutors through the Indigenous Tutorial Network.

  • Have a yarn with a counsellor

    Kate Towart is your Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) counsellor. Kate supports all First Nations students and is available Tuesday–Friday.

  • Indigenous Higher Education Scholarship

    If you need financial support so you can focus on your studies, you may be eligible to receive up to $4000.

Are you a NIKERI student?

View your timetables and exam information, staff listing and more on the NIKERI webpage.

GO TO NIKERI

You may be interested in

  • Health and wellbeing services

    Deakin offers a range of free services to help you stay healthy and safe – physically, mentally and spiritually.

  • Deakin Indigenous Strategy 2023-2028

    Deakin's Indigenous Strategy fosters increased participation and success in higher education for Indigenous Peoples. Read more or download the Strategy.

  • Acknowledgement of Country

    Our vision is for a university that values and celebrates diversity – where all students have respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, cultures and values.