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(Ii) Aboriginal Community College
An Aboriginal Community College was established in 1973 in
Adelaide for those adult Aboriginal people lacking the basic skills needed
to take advantage of any other forms of education being offered.
From late 1973 representation of government departments on the
Management Committee was reduced; the majority of committee members
were then Aboriginal people, thus giving the people a measure of
autonomy within this situation.
(ifi) Department of Further Education
The Department of Further Education conducts courses specifically
for Aboriginal people in the metropolitan area, as it does in
Pt. Augusta, constituting special courses to meet special needs,
some of these in conjunction with the Aboriginal Community College.
(iv) Business Colleges
Aboriginal people are to be found dispersed not only in independent
schools, but also in independent business colleges throughout the
city. A relatively large group of girls was enrolled in 1980 at
Stone’s Business College (18 in number).
(v) South Australian Institute of Technology - Task Force
The Aboriginal Task Force was instituted in 1973. It provides
a supportive enclave situation with a resource centre, and facilities
for coaching and counselling. Members of the student body are
encouraged to articulate student demands and needs.
Student intake is about 35-40 each year. Initially, students
enrol in a Community Development Course. The qualification received
gives entry to the Third Division of the Australian Public Service,
as well as entitlement to full entry status to the Institute’s
Associate Diploma in Social Work.
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