A fair chance for all: national and institutional planning for equity in higher education: a discussion paper

This discussion paper: (1) defines the overall national equity objective for higher education; (2) sets national equity objectives and targets for each of the groups identified as disadvantaged in gaining access to higher education; (3) presents a range of strategies for each disadvantaged group to assist institutions in their planning; and (4) sets out the responsibilities of both the Commonwealth and institutions in achieving national equity objectives. The identified disadvantaged groups are: people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds; Aboriginal and Torres Strait...  [+] Show more

This discussion paper: (1) defines the overall national equity objective for higher education; (2) sets national equity objectives and targets for each of the groups identified as disadvantaged in gaining access to higher education; (3) presents a range of strategies for each disadvantaged group to assist institutions in their planning; and (4) sets out the responsibilities of both the Commonwealth and institutions in achieving national equity objectives. The identified disadvantaged groups are: people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People; women; people from non-English speaking backgrounds; people with disabilities; people from rural and isolated areas.