Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) – Expression of Interest

We have designed this Expression of Interest form, to assist you with the course and scholarship application processes. We understand this might be your first time studying at university or you may be returning to study after a break and would like guidance through the different steps.

If you are a Victorian resident who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, currently working for or intending to work for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or mainstream health organisation in a Victorian Aboriginal SEWB team or role, intending to study one of the courses below, please complete this form. Once completed we will contact you within 24 hours to help get you started on your university journey.

Course list:

• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Health Sciences (majoring in Psychological Science or Psychology for Allied Health)
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Graduate Certificate of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)

Detailed information about the scholarship program, important dates, benefits and eligibility is available from the Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing Scholarship webpage.

The Department of Health has also put together FAQs on the Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing scholarship program for you and your employer to assist you with this program.

Expression of interest

To be eligible to complete this form you must be a Victorian resident who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be currently working for or intending to work for an ACCHO or mainstream health organisation and intending to study one of the courses listed above.

Once completed we will contact you within 24 hours to help get you started on your university journey. Please make sure your contact details are correct.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Personal details

Given name(s) *

Surname / Family name *

Date of birth *

Gender * Select an option belowMaleFemaleTrans/Gender diversePrefer to self-describePrefer not to specify

Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?

Yes No

Are you a current Deakin University student?

Yes No

Deakin Student ID number

Home address details

Number and street

Suburb / town

State Select an option belowACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA

Postcode

Contact details

Home phone *

Work phone

Mobile phone

Email address *

Career details

Are you currently employed by an ACCHO or a mainstream health organisation in a Victorian Aboriginal SEWB (social and emotional well-being) team or role?

Yes No

Do you intend to work in a Victorian Aboriginal SEWB (social and emotional well-being) team or role in the future?

Yes No

If yes, what is the name of your employer?

Qualifications

Please select your highest level of completed study * Select an option belowPostgraduate degreeUndergraduate degreeTAFE courseCompleted Year 12None of the above

Please submit official academic transcripts and certificates of completion (if applicable) for all postsecondary study undertaken.

Course selection

Please select which course you are interested in studying Select an option belowBachelor of Psychological ScienceBachelor of Health Sciences (majoring in Psychological Science or Psychology for Allied Health)Bachelor of Occupational TherapyBachelor of Public Health and Health PromotionBachelor of Social WorkGraduate Certificate of CounsellingGraduate Diploma of CounsellingGraduate Diploma of Psychological ScienceGraduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)

Campus Select an option belowGeelong Waurn Ponds CampusGeelong Waterfront CampusMelbourne Burwood CampusWarrnambool CampusCloud Campus

Declaration statement

I declare that:

• the information given by me or on my behalf on this form is correct and complete.

I agree that I will be required to forward an endorsed Proof of Aboriginality (signed by local Aboriginal Community Organisation), to the NIKERI Institute in the event of being successful.

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Disclaimer

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waterways on which Deakin University does business. We pay our deep respect to the Ancestors and Elders of Wadawurrung Country, Gunditjmara Country, Wurundjeri Country and Boon Wurrung Country.