Waise Miller
Bwgcolman woman, Great Palm Island. Bachelor of Nursing'I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be a part of QUT’s Indigenous Accommodation Program. It was very hard to find accommodation in Brisbane and a little scary doing it alone and without the program I would not be attending university in Brisbane. There are so many attributes to the program, but the location of the accommodation has been perfect; smack bang in the city, plus the program allowed me to make so many friends and hopefully some I will have for life.'
The Indigenous Australian Accommodation Program (IAAP) is a twelve-month transition support program available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are relocating from regional, remote, or interstate to QUT for their first year of study. The program provides subsidised accommodation at Student One Elizabeth St amongst a culturally supportive environment with a pastoral carer (Oodgeroo Unit's Indigenous Program Coordinator ) who journeys with program participants throughout the year delivering life skills workshops, social and cultural events and activities.
The Indigenous Australian Accommodation Program (IAAP) is a twelve-month transition support program available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are relocating from regional, remote, or interstate communities to QUT for their first year of study. Located in Student One Elizabeth Street. This unrivalled inner-city location is an apartment building specialising in university student accommodation in the heart of Brisbane.
Expressions of interest | Expressions of Interest are open throughout the year |
Locations | |
QUT Accomodation Program contact | accom.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au |
What you will receive
- subsidised accommodation in Student One (university student accommodation). Semester 1 – Accommodation fully subsidised. Semester 2 – Student contribution begins from $130 wk depending on room type
- pastoral care provided by Indigenous Program Coordinator
- culturally supportive environment
- life skills workshops to assist with transition (cooking, job search, academic)
- social and cultural events and activities.
Rooms available
There are 40 rooms available.
Rooms include:
- 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom
- 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
- double studio, allocated on ‘needs’ basis.
Benefits
- First Nations pastoral carer within culturally supportive environment
- central location to QUT, public transport, shops, restaurants and entertainment
- secure and safe accommodation with reception staffed 24/7
- access to exclusive program events, activities and workshops that are designed to assist with transition.
Located in the heart of Brisbane, just minutes 700 metres walk to our Gardens Point campus (and 650m to the free bus to Kelvin Grove campus). Students also have access to a large number of restaurants, coffee shops and takeaway stores – many of which are located within the building.
The facilities
Student One Elizabeth Street includes:
- the best city centre location
- rooftop cinema and barbeque area
- modern gym
- study areas
- large games rooms
- free unlimited Wifi
- 24/7 staff on site
- free social events.
Program eligibility
- you must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with E/3.4 Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- completed Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent (CATSID) document
- 1st year study at QUT
- relocating from regional, remote, interstate community
- enrolled in full time study load (minimum of 3 units).
Program conditions
- attend IAAP events, activities and workshops
- maintain GPA 4 (pass) or above
- Keystones Of Success program participant
- attend all university lectures and tutorials
- regular interaction with Oodgeroo Unit services, staff & activities
- adhere to QUT Student Code of Conduct
- adhere to Student One rules and regulations.
Step 1: Submit your QTAC application
When you apply for your courses through QTAC, make sure you:
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- place a selected QUT course in your top three QTAC preferences.
Step 2: Express your interest
To receive the Information Pack and Application Form please complete the Expression Of Interest Form.
Step 3: Submit your QUT Indigenous Australian Accommodation Program Application
Submit your application once you have accepted your offer and enrolled.
Applications for semester 1 2023, open mid-September.
What happens next
Successful applicants will be advised by the Program Coordinator within the Oodgeroo Unit throughout December 2022.
Want more information?
Contact our Oodgeroo unit for more information about this program.