# Student Success

**Source**: https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/student-success
**Parent**: https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/engage

We are a dedicated and passionate team committed to supporting your goals and achievements

The Student Success Team provides high-quality academic, cultural, and personal services, programs, and referrals designed to enhance the student experience and facilitate success.

## What we do

### Services and Support

We assist and support Indigenous students with a range of services, including:

- advice, advocacy, and pastoral care
- [admission pathways](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/study/applying-to-uq) and enrolment information
- [orientation and transitioning into university life](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/orientation-program)
- learning support and one-on-one [tutoring](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/indigenous-tutorial-assistance-and-retention-program)
- Student Services drop-in sessions
- 24-hour access to a [private study space in the ATSISU](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/atsisu/accessing-and-using-atsisu)
- regular social gatherings and activities

### Referral

The Student Success Team can also refer students to UQ and external supports and services, including:

- program and course selection advice
- [accommodation](https://study.uq.edu.au/stories/how-does-uni-accommdation-work) services
- financial support and [Indigenous scholarships](https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/resources-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander)
- [Student Services](https://my.uq.edu.au/contact/student-central)
- counselling and wellbeing services
- [Student](https://life.uq.edu.au/student-advisers) [Advisors](https://life.uq.edu.au/student-advisers) and [Academic Advisors](https://support.my.uq.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1216/~/how-can-i-make-an-appointment-with-an-academic-advisor%3F)
- [Library services and resources](https://www.library.uq.edu.au/), including laptop loans
- community health and wellbeing services

## Student Success team

Our student success team is here to assist you with any of your needs.

[Book an appointment](https://outlook.office.com/book/ATSISUnitStudentSuccessTeam@uq.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled)

### Deb Woodbridge

Team Leader, Student Success\
\
Wiradjuri

[d.woodbridge@uq.edu.au](mailto:d.woodbridge@uq.edu.au)

### Nathan Power

Senior Officer, Student Success\
**EAIT, Science and HASS Faculties**

Juru, Jangga, Birri, Darumbal and Ugar (Stephen Island)

[n.power@uq.edu.au](mailto:n.power@uq.edu.au)

### Porsha Gahan

Senior Officer, Student Success\
**HMBS and BEL Faculties**

[p.gahan@uq.edu.au](mailto:p.gahan@uq.edu.au)

### Nia Bon

Senior Officer, Student Success

Zenadth Kes, Darnley/Masig

### Kim Lees

ITAR Coordinator, Student Success\
[Indigenous Tutorial Assistance](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/indigenous-tutorial-assistance-and-retention-program)\
\
Bidjara

[k.lees@uq.edu.au](mailto:k.lees@uq.edu.au)

### Ashanti Berry

Administration Officer, Student Success\
**General enquiries**

Marramaninjsji/Wagiman

[a.berry@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.berry@uq.edu.au)

## Contact us

We come from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds and are committed to supporting students on their path to academic success in a safe and welcoming environment.

We can provide advice via email, over the phone, MS Teams or face-to-face. [Book an appointment](https://outlook.office.com/book/ATSISUnitStudentSuccessTeam@uq.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled) with a member of the Student Success Team, or email [atsis@uq.edu.au](mailto:atsis@uq.edu.au).