At UniSQ, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to access higher education. To support our prospective and current incarcerated students, we've developed a selection of resources that will support individuals make well informed career decisions and a suite of programs that can be studied whilst incarcerated.
Supporting incarcerated students
We understand that as an incarcerated student your needs are unique and internet restrictions will impact how you are able to study. UniSQ has developed learning materials in an 'offline' format which is available in the Offline Enterprise Platform or the Offline Personal Device. This means you will be able to complete your program without the need for online resources or internet access.
During your studies, Correctional Centre staff such as an Education Officer may be able to provide you with support throughout your program including:
- communicating with UniSQ
- applying and enrolling
- assignment submission
- coordination and facilitation of exams
- referral to a career development practitioner
- accessing resources that will help inform your career decision making
Authority to speak on your behalf
During your studies if you have any questions, the Correctional Centre Education Officer will speak to UniSQ on your behalf, therefore a Limited Resources Support (LRS) and Third Party Consent Form must be completed.
If a family member or friend wants to contact UniSQ on your behalf, the Student Authority to Act Form (PDF 150 KB) will need to be completed and returned to UniSQ.
Resources
Are you unsure if studying a university program is right for you? Do you know where your study pathway might take you or how new skills and knowledge can contribute to your future career success? These questions can be difficult to answer on your own and without access to up to date information. To support you in this decision-making process UniSQ has available a range of resources, these include: Career planning and advice
An e-career counselling resource for qualified career development practitioners to use in their practice when providing career counselling support to incarcerated women. The resource includes:
UniSQ Career Educators are available to provide one-on-one career planning sessions to prospective and current incarcerated students. They can help you to understand how your values, attributes and life experiences contribute to your career goals. Career planning sessions are available via email, phone or video call.
Appointments can be booked by you or by your Education Officer, contact supportforlearning@unisq.edu.au or call 07 4631 2372. Before booking your first appointment, you will be required to complete a Client Details Form.
UniSQ has developed a series of workbooks called Unlocking the Future, which are designed to help you with the decision to study at university and provide support for students soon to be released from a correctional centre. If you would like a copy of these workbooks, please ask your Education Officer to download you a copy form the Offline Server.
UniSQ has many resources available to help you provide the best possible support to your students. One of the most important support services you will utilise is iconnect who can help you with any question you may have including:
- completing application and enrolments, including census dates
- having a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
- completing a Limited Resources Support (LRS) and Third Party Consent Form
- log in details
- exam centre set up
- important dates
- completing of all relevant forms on time, including Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF).
To request a copy of the forms and for a copy of the current Incarcerated Student Guide, please email support@unisq.edu.au.
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