Sometimes young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live in the country have a strong wish to do their secondary school studies in Perth. To help these young people, the Department for Child Protection has student houses in the metropolitan area where they can live while they are studying at high school in Perth. This is part of the Aboriginal Student Accommodation Service (ASAS).

Aboriginal Student Accommodation Service (ASAS): Find out about the service and the houses where students stay.

Eligibility: There is also information on who is eligible to use the service and how students are chosen.

Board and costs: Explanation of the cost of living in houses run by the Aboriginal Student Accommodation Service, what is covered by board and how to get help with ABSTUDY payments through Centrelink.

Advantages of studying in Perth: Information on choosing courses and subjects and travel entitlements.

Roles and responsibilities: of the people involved are also explained. This covers students, parents and caregivers, house parents and the Department.

For parents and caregivers: Special section for parents and caregivers about the steps they need to take for their child to stay at an ASAS student house.

Clothing and equipment:Students will also need proper clothing and equipment so a recommended amount of clothing and belongings is listed.

Forms: Parents and caregivers and students will need to fill in forms to stay at ASAS student houses.

Contacts: List of contact addresses and telephone numbers for the student houses. Take a look at what the houses look like.