You can build a rewarding career and make a positive difference in your community – without leaving home.
ACU’s Away From Base (AFB) program gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students the opportunity to study education or midwifery while staying connected to family, community and culture. It’s an opportunity to pursue your goals, gain new skills and qualifications, and stay connected to Country.
With AFB, you can:
- Complete your course content mostly online, without relocating.
- Join fellow students on campus at ACU for intensive residential blocks twice a semester.
- Receive dedicated support from ACU’s Indigenous Higher Education Units (IHEUs) and Indigenous Student Success Officers, who can provide culturally responsive support, guidance and connections to services and opportunities throughout your study journey.
- Take advantage of free face-to-face, online or group tutorials – or a combination of these options – to support you throughout your studies.
- If you’re ABSTUDY eligible, Government funding can help cover travel, accommodation and meal costs for intensive residential blocks.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into higher education or ready for a new career direction, AFB can help you gain the qualifications, confidence and skills to create new opportunities for yourself and make a meaningful difference in your community.
Book a one-on-one consultation with our Indigenous Higher Education Unit team to discover how Away From Base can empower you to achieve your goals.