Indigenous students
Indigenous students are students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identify as an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander.
Where school records do not include this information, schools may need to rely on self-identification or seek parental advice.
Records of this information need to be retained by the school/governing body for a period of five years from Census Day, and in a way that ensures the integrity and security of the data and documents.
It is important to note that Indigenous persons exercise a choice in identifying their Indigenous status, and schools should discourage other parties from identifying a student’s Indigenous status.
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Last updated 31 January, 2024