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Appendix 2 - Equity and Access Schemes

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may be offered admission upon establishing their potential for success by attending an interview with staff of the relevant Faculty and a member of the Indigenous Education Unit having responsibility in relation to the campus concerned. Support is available from the Indigenous Education Unit prior to and after the interview.

Disadvantaged/Regional School Bonus: Applicants from schools that have been designated as being disadvantaged will automatically receive bonus points when applying through their respective Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Special Consideration for Long Term Educational Disadvantage:

- Universities Admissions Centre - Education Access Scheme (EAS)
- Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - Special Education Access Scheme (SEAS)
- Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre - Special Consideration of Educational Disadvantage (SCD).

Applicants who apply directly to the University will also have their applications assessed taking into consideration documented educational disadvantage.

Elite Athlete Scheme: Applicants to the Bachelor of Exercise Science, Strathfield and Melbourne campuses, who have demonstrated achievement displaying a high level of sporting skills may be given special consideration for admission.