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“Learning a new skill and gaining knowledge is rewarding and enables you to pass on your knowledge to others. The Polytechnic can give people a better quality of life.”
Nickeeta Masatora

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners

Aboriginal Training Programs (ATP) is the team to provide support, advice and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners who wish to enrol or are already enrolled at the Tasmanian Polytechnic. We have staff available in all 3 regions and located at the 4 major campuses.

Assistance can include:

  • Improving reading and writing skills
  • Helping students to overcome barriers to successful learning
  • Mainstream course information and enrolment
  • Arranging tutorial/study support
  • Negotiating training for Aboriginal groups/ organisations/individuals
  • Assisting students in determining career/ study pathways
  • Developing learning plans for career/ study pathways
  • Referrals regarding financial assistance, accommodation, Centrelink, transport, etc
  • Fee assistance for mainstream students
  • Help with resumes and employment applications
  • Information on Aboriginal community events, organisations, services, contacts, etc
  • General student support, advice and/or assistance.

For more information about assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait learners, please contact us on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak with an Aboriginal Vocational Education and Training (VET) Officer. You can also find us on Facebook.

Through Student Support Services, we can also provide you with information about additional services and facilities such as student residences and child care services affiliated with the Tasmanian Polytechnic. For further information on our services and facilities contact your closest Tasmanian Polytechnic campus.

ATP also offer a selection of programs/courses specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Aboriginal Training Program (Customised Training for You)

"Qualifications are more important than ever before, and we work in consultation with industry to provide the skills and knowledge that will lead directly to employment."