Support services for Indigenous students offered by SIAS
JCU offers a range of specialist support services for enrolled Indigenous Australian students to help them achieve their best. Services include:
- Tutoring assistance
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Liaison Officer
- Computer facilities in SIAS
Tutoring Assistance
The Indigenous Support Scheme (ITAS) offers tutoring to Indigenous Australian students enrolled at JCU. This scheme arranges for qualified tutors to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with their studies:
• for a short period, a semester period or longer
• as individuals or in small groups of people who
may have similar needs.
ITAS is funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). The scheme is administered by SIAS at JCU from its Townsville and Cairns campuses.
Who is eligible to receive assistance?
Indigenous students enrolled in any undergraduate degree at JCU can access
ITAS. The assistance is available to internal and external students. The tuition
must be directly related to the course of study being undertaken.
Assistance is not available for personal interest tutoring such as music and sport.
What assistance is available?
Students may be eligible for tutorial assistance of up to two hours a week
for each subject. Additional assistance can be accessed prior to examinations
through an application process.
How do I apply?
Complete an ITAS Student Application form available from SIAS,
Tel: 4781 5518 (Townsville campus) or 4042 1046 (Cairns campus) or go to
the website: www.faess.jcu.edu.au/sias
Proof of enrolment is required.
How do I get further information?
Contact the ITAS coordinator,
School of Indigenous Australian Studies,
Tel: 4781 5518 (Townsville),
Tel: 4042 1046 (Cairns)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Liaison Officer
The Llibrary Liaison Officer works with a staff and students of the School of Indigenious Australian Studies to provide optimum library service for the School. Particular responsibilities include:
• acting as a focus for contact and enquiries from staff
and students within the School
• providing library skills education and related library activities
• providing suitable orientation for new staff and students
• maintaining a collection of network resources accessible via the
World Wide Web.
Other responsibilities include CDROM tutorials, help with CDROM searches, and help with using computers.
Computer facilities in SIAS
SIAS has airconditioned student computer laboratories in Cairns and Townsville, which provide access to computers, printers, and a photocopier for Indigenous students enroled at JCU. The laboratories are available during normal office hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. After hours access for nights and weekends is given on request.
General computer laboratories on campus are open 24 hours during the study periods (semesters) for all students.
For further information, download a brochure or contact SIAS.