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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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Towards a financially inclusive higher education system
A McMahon, K Charlton, K Lambert, Y Probst, K Kent, K Walton, J Russell, K Austin, and G O’Flynn​ , 2026
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study examined the prevalence and impact of financial hardship on university students. It evaluated the effectiveness of existing financial support services and identified barriers that prevent students from accessing essential assistance.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Disability
General / all students
Indigenous
International
Research Reports
ACSES Insights Report on Disability in Higher Education—Stage 1: Stocktake of public information on disability in Australian universities
M Brett, B Stephenson, P McLean, and A Hone​ , 2026
This report was prepared as part of the Higher Education Disability Support Program Capacity Building Fund.
Disability
Retention rates in Australian higher education: Analysis of 2024 data (2026 update)
ACSES​ , 2026
ACSES Data Insights Series
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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Low socioeconomic status
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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
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Low socioeconomic status
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Research Reports
Students with disability in Australian higher education: Analysis of 2024 data (2025 update)
ACSES​ , 2025
ACSES Data Insights Series (2025 update)
Disability
Data Insight Series
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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
Data Insight Series
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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
Data Insight Series
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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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Student Equity Data Guide
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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Investigating the relationships between First-in-Family status, equity groups, and university access
T Zając, G Stahl, W Tomaszewski, and N Xiang ​ , 2025
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study compared the university enrolment patterns of First-in-Family (FiF) students, defined as students without university-educated parents, with that of non-FiF students.
First in Family
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The Intersection of Geography, Topography and Mindset
Susan Webb, Reshmi Lahiri-Roy, Elizabeth Knight, Paul Koshy ​ , 2024
A Nuanced Understanding of Regional, Rural and Remote Students’ Tertiary Participation in Australia.
Equity Practitioners
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Pathway programs and Indigenous student completion: Building the evidence
B Fredericks, K Barney, T Bunda, A Moor, K Hausia, S Parlett, N Richy, and D Taylor-Griffiths​ , 2026
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study identified and analysed the strategies used in three Group of Eight university pathway programs to support Indigenous students to successfully transition into and through university.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
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
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Investigating the relationships between First-in-Family status, equity groups, and university access
Tomasz Zając​ , The University of Queensland (UQ)​
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study compared the university enrolment patterns of First-in-Family (FiF) students, defined as students without university-educated parents, with that of non-FiF students.
First in Family
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The Intersection of Geography, Topography and Mindset
A Nuanced Understanding of Regional, Rural and Remote Students’ Tertiary Participation in Australia.
Equity Practitioners
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Regional and remote
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Pathway programs and Indigenous student completion: Building the evidence
Tomasz Zając​ , The University of Queensland (UQ)​
A Small Grants Research Program final report. The study identified and analysed the strategies used in three Group of Eight university pathway programs to support Indigenous students to successfully transition into and through university.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Indigenous
Research Reports
Time for a rethink: Assessment policy to enable equity
Tomasz Zając​ , The University of Queensland (UQ)​
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.
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