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JCU Indigenous Education and Research Centre: Current Students

JCU students have free access to academic, personal and financial support services and advice

We provide an environment that inspires you to grow personally, culturally and academically, and deliver student support programs and services to assist you throughout your studies.

IERC services and facilities

JCU student tutor group

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance

Accelerated learning through supplementary tuition by qualified, suitable tutors.

Become a Student Tutor

Become a Student Tutor

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified students or members of the public. Contact an Indigenous Academic Support Advisor for further information.

Contact an Advisor

Indigenous Student Support Advisors

Indigenous Student Support Advisors

Support Advisors are available to talk and answer any questions you may have

Contact an Advisor

JCU students walking towards the IERC Building, JCU Cairns

Study and Meeting Spaces

JCU provides dedicated study and common spaces for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

JCU student using a general access computer lab in Cairns

Computer Labs

JCU offers 23 general access computer labs with print facilities across three campuses.

JCU Student Ambassador Program

Become a JCU Student Ambassador

Earn while you learn. Casual positions are open for current students from their second year of study onwards. Apply now.

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JCU academic and career support services

JCU Learning Centre

JCU Learning Centre

An award winning program that offers all JCU students online and face-to-face access to academic learning support. Access free workshops and short courses, downloadable learning resources, and help with assignments, maths and statistics, exams and more.

JCU Library Services

JCU Library Services

More than just a library – services include borrowing, study rooms, copying, binding, research support, information skills training, free workshops, access to journal articles and other databases, subject LibGuides, special collections ... and more!

Indigenous Academic Support Advisors

Indigenous Academic Support Advisors

Support advisors are there with you all the way to guide you and help you stay on track to graduate.

Contact an Advisor

JCU Careers and Employment Service

JCU Careers and Employment Service

A comprehensive service for all JCU students for career advice, action plans, job search strategies, resume checking and LinkedIn profile development. Download resources and access online programs to help improve your graduate employment prospects. Search lists for part-time, casual, volunteer, vacation and graduate work opportunities.

Library Liaison Officer

Library Liaison Officer

The Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Liaison Officer helps students get the most out of JCU's library and information services and resources. Students can call or email, or book an appointment online.

JCU personal and financial support services

Scholarships@JCU

Scholarships@JCU

Search JCU's comprehensive database for local, regional and Australian scholarships, bursaries and financial support programs. Find out about Commonwealth Scholarships for Indigenous Australians, seek additional financial support, or talk to a scholarships team member.

JCU Accommodation Services

JCU Accommodation Services

There's a wide range of accommodation options for JCU students. Find out about living on campus, sharing a private rental, short-term stays and homestays. Read more on the JCU Accommodation website or download the Student Accommodation Guide (PDF, 2785 KB).

Support Services

Support Services

The launch point for all the services and support programs available to you as a JCU student. Find out about personal support, financial support, counselling, career advice, safety and wellbeing, equity and inclusion, mental health and wellbeing, and more. JCU's support services cater for both on-campus and off-campus students.

Safety and Wellbeing

Safety and Wellbeing

All members of JCU have the right to feel welcome, respected and safe. JCU offers on-campus security services to help ensure the safety of students and staff, as well as Equity Contact Officers, qualified Counsellors, and student support officers.

JCU Student Association

JCU Student Association

The JCU Student Association represents the interests of all JCU students. Membership is voluntary and entitles you to discounts at food outlets on the Cairns and Townsville campuses, and at campus gyms, and many other great deals. Follow the JCU Student Association on Facebook.

JCU students at The Science Place

Indigenous Student Association

Join JCU's dedicated Indigenous Student Association free of charge and make the most of their services for Indigenous students.

Clubs and social media channels

Student Life

Student Life

Life as a JCU student is much more than attending lectures and tutorials. It's about meeting new people, developing lifelong skills, and being part of a community.

Follow JCU on Facebook

Follow JCU on Facebook

Stay up to date with JCU events, research, community programs, important dates and more!

Follow JCU on Twitter

Follow JCU on Twitter

Get involved in current and global discussions, hear about the latest research from the researchers themselves, take part in major campaigns, or share your own perspectives.