Alisha Uswatte

I am a proud Ngarrindjeri woman from the Murraylands region in SA, but I now live & work on Kaurna Yarta. I have a background in education and worked as a secondary school teacher for four years before joining the deadly team at Yungkurrinthi in 2018! I have a strong passion for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to feel culturally safe, confident and empowered in their education. My favourite part about this role is building relationships with students, advocating for their needs and being part of the journey! In my role as a Senior Indigenous Student Success Officer, I provide tailored 1:1 academic and wellbeing support, advocacy and pastoral care. I can assist with a range of supports, including applying for scholarships and financial assistance, finding accommodation, and connecting you with the right services to support your university journey.