Indigenous Admission Scheme

The Indigenous Admission Scheme provides an alternative entry pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into Flinders University.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS) you must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with the Commonwealth definition which requires you to:

be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which you live or have lived.

You may be currently studying Year 12 or be a non-school leaver.

If you would like one of our Indigenous student support officers to contact you to discuss your study options at Flinders, please email yunggorendi@flinders.edu.au

Key dates

Applications are open for courses starting in Semester 1 2023. You are encouraged to apply without delay.

Closing date for applications from:

school leavers is 20 January 2023, however if you are interested in studying a competitive degree you are encouraged to apply before 28 October 2022.
non-school leavers is 28 October 2022.

Application process

Apply for the course you want to study through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). You will get an application number from SATAC that you will need for your Indigenous Admission application form.*

Complete the online Indigenous Admission Scheme application. An acknowledgement email will be sent from the Indigenous Admissions Coordinator at Flinders University.

An interview is part of the application process; however you will be notified about this.

*You have an option of paying the SATAC processing fee at a later time. To waive your late fee, please email us at ias@flinders.edu.au

FAQs

What is proof of Indigeneity?

For Flinders University’s purposes you may confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity in one of two ways:

a. Confirmation of Indigeneity

The Flinders University of South Australia and its delegates require any applicant seeking a benefit or opportunity based in part upon their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity to provide formal confirmation or affirmation of that identity.

Provide a certified copy of a formal document confirming your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity. This should be from an incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation stating that the organisation recognises you as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. This document should also contain the Common Seal of the organisation.

b. Affirmation of Indigeneity

If you are unable to provide a Confirmation of Indigeneity you may complete and submit a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration. The declaration is to be witnessed and signed by a Justice of the Peace or similar.

Guidelines for applicants completing proof of Indigeneity

What if I do not have relevant documents?

If you do not have relevant documents, you have an option to submit before the due date by emailing us at ias@flinders.edu.au

Can I alter my application after submitting?

Yes, you can alter your application before due date. Please email ias@flinders.edu.au

What if I need help completing my online application?

If you are having trouble completing an online application, you can request a paper based application via ias@flinders.edu.au or call us on 08 8201 3033.