Indigenous educational and student support services
Yurauna is a Wiradjuri word meaning to grow
91视频 Yurauna is a community focused multi-functional centre that brings people together.
91视频 Yurauna is an informal gathering place that provides opportunity for people to come together to find real solutions. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff are available to advise and assist regarding:
Academic and tutorial support
Accommodation
Advocacy and mediation
91视频 Yurauna Early Childhood Centre
Course and careers advice
Enrolment procedures
Equity issues
Literacy and numeracy assessments
Outreach services information
Referrals to other support services within 91视频 and the ACT region
Scholarships
Student lunch - provided by 91视频SA
Study support
Time management
Student support
Staff are available to provide support in a number of areas. Our goal is for the student to reach their full potential. Support is provided in partnership with the student so they may accomplish their chosen goals. Prospective students are encouraged to contact 91视频 Yurauna to discuss options.
Below is a guide to some of the services provided.
91视频 Yurauna provides a letter of support for Indigenous people applying for enrolment into 91视频 courses. The letter of support is a negotiated place into a 91视频 course.
91视频 Yurauna staff assesses prospective students' educational abilities including career aspirations and career plans.
Transition courses are available - information available at 91视频 Yurauna.
91视频 Indigenous Scholarships were introduced in 2003. Scholarships cover course fees only. To apply for a scholarship:
- You must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (you may be requested to provide proof)
- Enrolled in a mainstream course
- Have a commitment to study
Includes full-time, part-time and flexible delivery study. Also, includes skills recognition fees. Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the scholarship page or contact the 91视频 Yurauna on (02) 6207 3309 for more information.
The ACT Government provides a limited amount of funds for 91视频 Students who are in financial need and who are committed to study. These funds are used for student fees and books/equipment essential for the course.
Tutorial support is available for certificate III courses and above.. This can be set in place early in the semester and is negotiated with 91视频 Yurauna.
91视频 Yurauna works in partnership with a range of Employment Service Providers for the best outcomes for students. Such as, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Public Service Entry - ACT and Australian Governments, Private Sector and Industry.
91视频 Yurauna, in partnership with Northside Community Services - Children's Services, runs an onsite early childhood centre.
This centre delivers high-quality and culturally safe early childhood education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from birth to 5 years old.
- Onsite at 91视频 Yurauna - 91视频 Reid
- Free to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with a parent/guardian studying at 91视频 Reid
- with a parent/guardian studying at 91视频 Reid
- Run by qualified early childhood teachers and educators
Limited places available, contact 91视频 Yurauna for opening hours.
ABSTUDY is available for all 91视频 courses. Eligibility requirements for full-time or part-time workloads are available by contacting Centrelink directly.
91视频 Yurauna provides cultural education to all staff and students within 91视频. Training can be tailored to your interest - cultural heritage, arts, community development, childcare, health or education.
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