Equity programs

To obtain information about equity related issues students are encouraged to refer to the following sources:

Equity in Education Policy as contained in section 1.2.7 of the USQ Policy Library.

The Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges encourages and assists the further education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (Toowoomba). 

Buallam Jarl-Bah Higher Education Centre assists and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their tertiary studies (Fraser Coast). 

Tertiary Preparation Program is open to those who are at least 18 years and wanting to enter Higher Education but lack the educational background.

Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program is a bridging program designed to give Indigenous students the necessary skills to be successful in undergraduate programs offered by USQ.

Scholarships are available to students whose ability to attend university and achieve their full academic potential is adversely affected by financial hardship.

Financial Assistance in a range of forms is available to students whilst studying.

Equal Opportunity Unit provides assistance, advice, support and information to all members of the USQ community on issues relating to equal opportunity in employment.

Multicultural Centre is able to assist students as well as providing information on areas such as transnationalisation, internationalisation, education, research, regional engagement, religion and spirituality and multiculturalism.

Disability Resources facilitates a range of support services to those students with disabilities to assist them during their study.

Student Guild provides a wide range of cultural, social and welfare services for all of its members from Toowoomba, Springfield and Fraser Coast..

Student Services professionally accredited staff provide support designed to enhance the university experience and personal resources of students and their families.

Contact

Please contact Phillip Eastment, Manager, Student Equity on +61 7 4631 1435, for further assistance with student related equity matters.