³ÉÈË´óƬ

Wirltu Yarlu is adopting WillowSoft, an adaptable and flexible student engagement software designed to support the experience and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at The ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Ìý

WillowSoft is an evidence-based, purpose-built platform designed by Profesor Martin Nakata (James Cook University) in partnership with an industry partner (WillowSoft Pty. Ltd.). Building on twenty years of academic research, the platform has been customised to identify and manage the levers for Indigenous student success^₁. Ìý

The platform features student management, mentor management, internal and external reporting capabilities, individual task lists, and automated alerts to increase process efficiency, monitoring accuracy, and timeliness of student interactions.

Benefits of WillowSoft

• Single source of truth – providing a single location for a holistic view of students, their progress and their engagement with Wirltu Yarlu services
• Ease of use— the software program is intuitive, straightforward, and user-friendly. The software system will enable improved efficiency
• Streamlined Data Collection and Analysis – automated and streamlined collection and analysis of data
• Improved student experience – supporting the journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across the whole student lifecycle. The platform enables accurate monitoring and timely interactions to enhance the experience and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at The ³ÉÈË´óƬ
• Improved Academic Outcomes – leveraging patented predictive analytics to provide visibility and insights into student challenges or risks, enabling staff to address issues early. _²

Training and Implementation

Training will be available to all those required to use the system during the week commencing 18 November 2024. Placeholders have been added to the diaries of the Leadership team, Managers, Student Support Officers, Outreach staff, and Mentors. More information, including agendas for each session, will be circulated closer to the date.

The platform will be made available shortly following training in December and will be ready for student use during summer school in January/February 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Nechvoglod at lisa.nechvoglod@adelaide.edu.au.

₁

₂