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About National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduates Association (NATSIPA)

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Association (NATSIPA) is a national network of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students, non-Indigenous student supporters and Indigenous Elders/Alumni. Our goal is to ensure that Indigenous Australians can access postgraduate education in a fair and equitable manner. This is achieved by valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders diverse cultures and histories, supporting their control over their own and their family’s education. NATSIPA works towards better support, greater funding, and improved opportunities for Indigenous Australians in higher education. We strive to create a comprehensive program to increase public awareness and commitment to partnerships that restore and retain Indigenous spirituality, cultures and languages, social systems, economic systems and self-determination. NATSIPA’s activities include: Providing a national Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student voice to Federal and State Governments. Providing opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students to link-up, support each other, and share ideas. Advising universities on how to best support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Disseminating information to NIPAAC members, such as scholarship offers, upcoming events and relevant news. Assisting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students if they are experiencing problems at university Advise the Council of Australian Postgraduates Association (CAPA) on all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols and issues. Membership: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Association membership is free and all who qualify are welcome to join our organisation.