The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success acknowledges Indigenous peoples across Australia as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the nation’s campuses are situated. With a history spanning more than 60,000 years as the original educators, Indigenous peoples hold a unique place in our nation. We recognise the importance of their knowledge and culture, and reflect the principles of participation, equity, and cultural respect in our work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, and consider it an honour to learn from our Indigenous colleagues, partners, and friends.

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Equity Policy Options: Parity Targets, Final Report
This report outlines policy options in relation to parity targets for four priority equity groups in Australian higher education – students from low SES backgrounds, First Nations Australian students, students with disability, and students from regional and remote Australia.
Equity Fellowship Program 2025
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is pleased to launch the 2025 Equity Fellowship Program.
First Nations Fellowship Program 2025
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is pleased to launch the 2025 First Nations Fellowship Program.
LOW SES STUDENTS
Socioeconomic status (SES) in Australian higher education is determined using a student’s residential address. The SES of an individual student is proxied by the SES of the area in which they reside, known as the Statistical Area 1 (SA1), which is typically smaller than a postcode.
Ameliorating disadvantage: Creating accessible, effective and equitable careers and study information for low SES students
A new study examined low socioeconomic status (low SES) students’ access to information about higher education study options, pathways, and careers.
Informing key influencers of low SES regional, rural and remote students’ education and career pathway choices: A whole community approach
New research shows RRR Low-SES communities feel more confident in informing students career choices when actively collaberating with university students.
The great social divide: The reality of career advice for our disadvantaged youth
Research has found found that students who attend private schools and students from middle to high socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds have greater access to career information and are more likely to be directed toward university pathways when compared to students from low SES backgrounds, who are commonly directed towards VET and TAFE pathways.
New research — The costs of and economies of scale in supporting university students from low SES backgrounds
The costs of and economies of scale in supporting students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds in Australian higher education
An Australian-first study has calculated the costs to universities of supporting students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds.
The costs of and economies of scale in supporting students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds in Australian higher education
This Australian-first study has calculated the costs to universities of supporting students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds.