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The Centre for Australian Indigenous Research & Studies (Wilto Yerlo & CASM) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs The University of Adelaide   A new Centre for Australian Indigenous Research & Studies has been established at the University of Adelaide. Located within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Centre comprises two key existing Indigenous units, Wilto Yerlo and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM). Both units have retained their names as entities within the Centre. Indigenous research and the development of Indigenous degree programs will further strengthen current activities and services. The Director of the Centre for Australian Indigenous Research & Studies is Roger Thomas.

Wilto Yerlo is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Academic and Student Support Program. In the language of the Kaurna people, Wilto Yerlo means 'Sea Eagle and is the motto for indigenous students to 'Soar to New Heights'.

Wilto Yerlo is responsible for administering the Special Entry Access Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to all programs offered at the University of Adelaide as well as the delivery of foundation programs:

• Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Program
• A Foundation Year in Music at The Centre of Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).
  

CASM (The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music) is the second key Indigenous unit within the new Centre. CASM is located on two sites: the studios at Finniss Street North Adelaide and the teaching area on the 6th floor of the Schulz Building, North Terrace. The Finniss Street studios include state of the art recording equipment. CASM offers a one-year certificate program and a two year Associate Diploma in Aboriginal Studies in Music as well as the foundation year.

Student Support Officers at Wilto Yerlo provide support and advice to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students studying in programs across the university including the foundation programs administered by Wilto Yerlo. The Student Support Officers are available to assist students with counselling on such matters as personal issues, housing, financial management, academic advice and referral on matters affecting a student's ability to study.

The main administrative and student service area located "under the arches" on the ground floor of the Hartley Building houses a student computing facility, a laser printer and photocopier, study room and kitchen area for student use.

For further information call the Centre for Australian Indigenous Research & Studies on (08) 8303 3623 or telephone the Freecall Student Information Hotline 1800 651 763.

Information is available for The Indigenous Strategic Plan, or for more information on the below topics please visit the Wilto Yerlo website.

• Selection and admissions
• Programs
• Student Support
• CASM (The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music)
  

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