The Australian Universities Accord offers a crucial framework to implement strategies to effectively engage under-represented future students in regional and rural communities. How can the Education sector ensure higher education offerings stay accessible, relevant and beneficial to enable these and other underrepresented students to find their pathway to education and a career? 

The NAPSA Conference 2025 theme "Access for all: A Pathway to Higher Education" called on insights and initiatives aimed at attracting and supporting students from regional and other underrepresented areas in their pursuit of higher education. The focus was on addressing barriers these students faced, such as access to information, resources, and financial aid. NAPSA looked at highlighting the importance of partnerships between educational institutions and local communities, as well as programs designed to enhance student engagement and retention. NAPSA's Conference aim was to create a more inclusive educational environment that encouraged all students to pursue and succeed in higher education.