DAVID UNAIPON COLLEGE OF INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Welcome to the David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research (DUCIER) the longest servicing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education program in Australia dating back to 1973. DUCIER is an integral part of the University of South Australia enabling it to facilitate its legislative commitment to Indigenous Education.
The DUCIER is a component of the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences and comprises four major areas : the Office of the Dean, The Unaipon School, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) and DUCIER Research.

The University of South Australia has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community through its Act of Establishment, Statement of Strategic Intent and its Statement of Commitment to Australian Reconciliation.

The DUCIER has four major responsibilities :
1. Provides advice to the University on all matters relating to Indigenous Australians as well as contributing to policy issues in the related areas.
2. Offers awards in Indigenous Studies and Australian Studies from the degree level through to PhD.
3. Facilitates and undertakes Indigenous related research and consultancy projects, locally, nationally and internationally.
4. Facilitates and manages Indigenous student entry into university awards. Provides academic support and advice services for Indigenous students.