At Open Access College (OAC), we are committed to delivering high-quality online education for Aboriginal students across South Australia.
Our Aboriginal Education Team (AET) includes our Principal, an ACEO/ASETO, and three Aboriginal Education Teachers. Together, they support staff to embed Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and ensure culturally responsive learning.
Through the Aboriginal Programs Assistance Scheme (APAS), students can access:
We actively celebrate and recognise key cultural events (see significant dates below), including:
Both campuses are keen to hear from and work with Indigenous families to instil Aboriginal perspectives, ideas and culture in our teaching.
From Reception through to employment or tertiary study, we support students at every stage. This includes developing Educational One Plans, promoting wellbeing, and facilitating access to traineeships and apprenticeships.
OAC and SOTA work across more than 30 Aboriginal Nations, engaging with diverse communities to create two-way learning opportunities that connect students with cultures beyond their own.
Open Access College’s two campuses at Marden and Port Augusta cover more than twenty-five Traditional Lands. In the spirit of Reconciliation, Open Access College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Open Access College is committed to walking together towards reconciliation, recognising and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Custodians of the Land. Our Reconciliation Action Plan is built on fostering strong, respectful relationships both within our College and with the wider community, guided by truth, learning, and understanding.
Through this plan, we engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in our learning environments, ensure our teaching and policies promote cultural responsiveness, and celebrate important events such as National Reconciliation Week. We fly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, take action against racism, and acknowledge Country as visible commitments to reconciliation.
Central to our RAP is the ongoing inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and perspectives across all areas of college life. We hold ourselves accountable to the values of respect, responsibility, inclusion, and resilience as we reflect on our progress, celebrate achievements, and continue our learning journey together.
We invite every member of our community, students, staff, partners and families to join us as we create a future that respects the past and strengthens our shared commitment to reconciliation.
Last updated: 11 June 2026