The University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community have recognised that at present there exist a number of inequities for Aboriginal people in the higher education system. In an attempt to address these problems, Riawunna, Center for Aboriginal Education, was established. This unit is designed exclusively for Aboriginal students, introducing them to a range of cultural, historical and contemporary issues facing the Palawa community. It informs them of the major government policies which affect them and provides them with a sound knowledge of Palawa organisations and services.

Item Type:	Conference Extract
Keywords:	Riawunna, Tasmania
Research Division:	Indigenous Studies
Research Group:	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, society and community
Research Field:	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sociology
Objective Division:	Culture and Society
Objective Group:	Understanding past societies
Objective Field:	Understanding Australia's past
UTAS Author:	Spotswood, C (Ms Caroline Spotswood)
UTAS Author:	Lehman, G (Dr Greg Lehman)
ID Code:	146055
Year Published:	1996
Deposited By:	Aboriginal Engagement
Deposited On:	2021-08-19
Last Modified:	2021-08-19
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