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First Nations Portfolio

The First Nations Portfolio encourages and supports the further education of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The portfolio has a continuing commitment to, and involvement in, the Indigenous community of the region. 
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About the Portfolio
Learn about the Portfolio's commitment to support further education for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support
Discover the wide range of services and support offered by the Portfolio for current students.
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Research and community
Explore the innovative research projects being undertaken at UniSQ's Centre for Heritage and Culture.

Our programs

Indigenous Higher Education Pathway Program (IHEPP)
First Nations Studies degrees
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)

UniSQ Guest Lecturer Les Malezer

'United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People'
Mr Les Malezer, 2008 recipient of the Australian Human Rights medal by the Australian Human Rights Commission, delivered a Special Guest Lecture to help UniSQ celebrate the 15th anniversary of the adoption by The General Assembly of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Pursuing a dream of giving back to his First Nations community.
Francis
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While completing my PhD, I have appreciated the many connections I’ve made with other first Nations people, they have enriched my experience here at UniSQ
Anna
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It's okay not to have a grand plan, but at least have paths you want to explore that interest you.
Paul
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Discover why First Nation alumnus Sherry chose to study Nursing and Midwifery at UniSQ.
Sherry

Contact the First Nations Portfolio

Phone
+61 7 4631 2133 or freecall 1800 005 137 

Fax
+61 7 4631 2764 

Email
Student enquiries: CFN.support@unisq.edu.au
All other enquiries: CollegeforFirstNations@unisq.edu.au

Locations

Level 1 (T-Annexe), Toowoomba Campus

Ground Floor (A Block), Springfield Campus

The Boilerhouse (Q Block), Ipswich Campus

Postal Address
First Nations Portfolio
Level 1, T-Annexe
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Australia