Please note: the word ‘Aboriginal’ throughout this website refers to all people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre (AAC) provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The AAC offers a variety of programs through many TAFE SA sites, including regional and remote locations.
The AAC can also assist with enrolments into a wide range of other programs in TAFE SA.
Whilst studying at TAFE SA, a Training Support Officer (TSO) is available to you for the duration of your course. Your TSO can assist you develop a learning plan that maps your education pathway. The TSO also acts as your link to lecturers and other sources of support.
Tutors can be assigned to help Aboriginal students who are enrolled in an accredited TAFE SA course. You may be eligible for a tutor while studying for a Certificate III or higher. To apply for a tutor, print and fill out this application form and return it to Aboriginal Access Centre, Regency Campus, 137 Days Rd, Regency Park SA 5010.
If you’re interested in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by becoming a tutor, please complete and return the tutor registration form
You might also be eligible for help with some or all of your TAFE SA fees. To apply for this assistance, speak with your TSO and complete the AAC Equity Grant form.
Director Aboriginal Access Centre T: (08) 8348 2428
Bruce McWaters Phone: 8628 7050 Ceduna, Far West Coast communities / homelands including Scotdesco, Koonibba, Yalata, Oak Valley and Port Lincoln
Marg Mibus Phone: 8348 2428 Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Quorn, Colebrook, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marree, Nepabunna, Leigh Creek, Iga Warta, Metropolitan Adelaide
Farin Wanganeen Phone: 8207 9980 Northern Adelaide, Yorke Peninsula
Sandra Hanson Phone: 8348 2426 Regency; Marketing and Finance; ATAS Program
Berri 8595 2600
Ceduna 8628 7055
Coober Pedy 8678 9016
Mount Gambier 8735 1555
Narrunga 8836 7282
Noarlunga 8207 3132
Port Augusta 8648 9922
Port Lincoln 8688 3600
Port Pirie 8638 4222
Regency 8348 2480
Whyalla 8648 8788
Vacant Located at Noarlunga Campus Phone: 8207 3664 Campuses of responsibility: Noarlunga; Murray Bridge; Mt Barker; Victor Harbor; Urrbrae, Tonsley
Deidre Coulthard Located at Port Augusta Campus Phone: 8648 9924 Campuses of responsibility: Port Augusta and surrounds
AnneMaree Cooper Located at Regency Campus Phone: 8348 2425 Campuses of responsibility: Regency, Adelaide City, AC Arts, Riverland
Treena Brennan Located at Mount Gambier Campus Phone: 8735 1576 Campuses of responsibility: Mount Gambier and surrounds
Shirley Ellis Located at Whyalla Campus Phone: 8648 8878 Campuses of responsibility: Whyalla and surrounds
Ulrike Maria Located at Port Pirie Campus Phone: 7210 3083 Campuses of responsibility: Port Pirie, Peterborough, Clare
Jarah Colbung Located at Ceduna Campus Phone: 8628 7055 Campuses of responsibility: Ceduna and surrounds
Ronald O'Brien Located at Salisbury Campus Phone: 8207 9817 Campuses of responsibility: Salisbury, Elizabeth, Gilles Plains, Barossa
Erika Knudsen Located at Port Lincoln Campus Phone: 8688 3600 Campuses of responsibility: Port Lincoln and surrounds
Freecall 1800 882 661