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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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ACSES’s publications are meticulously crafted to deliver essential knowledge and tailored insights. From major reports to annual summaries and minor publications, our materials ensure a comprehensive understanding and actionable information.

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Retention rates in Australian higher education: Analysis of 2024 data (2026 update)
ACSES​ , 2026
ACSES Data Insights Series
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Disability
Low socioeconomic status
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Data Insight Series
Time for a rethink: Assessment policy to enable equity
J Dargusch, L Harris, J Willis, M Kettle, J Arnold, N Rogers, J Gallagher, and D N Chi​ , 2026
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study examined how assessment policies and practices around time are creating barriers for students from equity groups including First Nations people, migrants and refugees, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds and regional and remote areas.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Disability
First in Family
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Low socioeconomic status
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Students with disability in Australian higher education: Analysis of 2024 data (2025 update)
ACSES​ , 2025
ACSES Data Insights Series (2025 update)
Disability
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Data Insight Series
Students with disability in Australian higher education (Nov 2024 update)
Gemma Cadby, Tim Pitman, Paul Koshy​ , 2024
ACSES Data Insights Series, Report 1 (Nov 2024 update)
Disability
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Equity Policy Options: Parity Targets, Final Report
ACSES​ , 2024
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.
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Students with disability in Australian higher education: An overview
Gemma Cadby, Tim Pitman, Paul Koshy​ , 2024
ACSES Data Insights Series, Report 1
Disability
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Student Equity Data Guide: Defining Equity Groups
ACSES​ , 2024
This guide is part of the Student Equity Data Guide Series produced by the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES). This series aims to describe key data areas for student equity in higher education. Please contact us with any feedback and questions.
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RMIT's Guide to Diverse & Inclusive Student Recruitment
Lisa Williams, Katie Adler​ , 2022
"Are you recruiting the best talent by attracting and assessing culturally diverse students?" ask Lisa Williams and Katie Adler in their guide.
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How are examinations inclusive for students with disabilities in higher education? A sociomaterial analysis
Joanna Tai, Paige Mahoney, Rola Ajjawi, Margaret Bearman, Joanne Dargusch, Mary Dracup, Lois Harris​ , 2022
Paper led by Joanna Tai uses a sociomaterial frame to analyse how examination arrangements construct inclusion in examinations.
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Equity off course: Mapping equity access across courses and institutions
Beni Cakitaki, Michael Luckman, Andrew Harvey​ , 2022
This report examines student equity stratification by field of education and institution.
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First Nations students’ progress into and through university
J Beaufils, R Taylor, and D Edwards​ , 2026
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study provides insight into the pathways and approaches to university by First Nations students and the role that a university centre designed specifically to support First Nations students can have on building success for students.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
Increasing the number of Aboriginal teachers in the Northern Territory: Planning for the future
T Woodroffe​ , 2025
An ACSES First Nations Fellowship final report. This project explored how teaching is perceived as a career by Aboriginal senior secondary students and current Aboriginal teachers, and examined strategies to promote teaching as a viable and appealing profession.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
Addressing placement inequities via participatory action research
A Bell​ , 2025
An ACSES Equity Fellowship final report. This project tackled placement poverty and exclusion faced by university students, especially those from equity-deserving groups, by co-developing 40 practical solutions with students and educators.
Research report
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Indigenous university pathways, WIL and the strengthening of aspirations: Robbie’s journey as a learner
Garth Stahl, Sarah McDonald, Jennifer Stokes​ , 2023
A case study documenting the transition of one Indigenous student, Robbie, from an underprivileged school located in the Western suburbs of Sydney to an urban Australian university.
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First Nations students’ progress into and through university
Tomasz Zając​ , The University of Queensland (UQ)​
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study provides insight into the pathways and approaches to university by First Nations students and the role that a university centre designed specifically to support First Nations students can have on building success for students.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
Research Reports
Increasing the number of Aboriginal teachers in the Northern Territory: Planning for the future
An ACSES First Nations Fellowship final report. This project explored how teaching is perceived as a career by Aboriginal senior secondary students and current Aboriginal teachers, and examined strategies to promote teaching as a viable and appealing profession.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
Research report
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Addressing placement inequities via participatory action research
An ACSES Equity Fellowship final report. This project tackled placement poverty and exclusion faced by university students, especially those from equity-deserving groups, by co-developing 40 practical solutions with students and educators.
Research report
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Fellowship Reports
Indigenous university pathways, WIL and the strengthening of aspirations: Robbie’s journey as a learner
A case study documenting the transition of one Indigenous student, Robbie, from an underprivileged school located in the Western suburbs of Sydney to an urban Australian university.
Indigenous
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