UWA School of Indigenous Studies

Still standing strong after the early morning training session today and great to see Ryan from PageGroup join in!

UWA 14-week Aboriginal Orientation Course 2024/2025 – Applications Open!

The Aboriginal Orientation Course is a free, full-time 14-week course that prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for entry into most undergraduate degree courses at UWA.

Regardless of your age, background, or past educational experiences, we strongly advise mob to get in touch with us to plan your path into university. Our 14-week enabling course is taught at Bilya Marlee, the home of the School of Indigenous Studies at UWA, and is an opportunity for students to develop the essential study skills for undergraduate studies and the journey of life-long learning.

Applications are now open for the Semester II 2024 and Semester I 2025 courses.

For more information and to register your interest, please contact the Course Coordinator, Dr Elaine Lopes at [email protected]

Have you ever considered studying at University?

Make sure you REGISTER for our UWA Indigenous Entry Workshop! Taking place on the 25th of June 2024!

A great opportunity to have a yarn, meet the team, have a feed and learn more about The University of Western Australia.

Please contact Elaine Lopes for more information
📧 : [email protected]
📞: 6488 3949

Had a great day down at Riley Oval today! So good to see some future students coming to Open Day.

Come down to Bilya Marlee - the home of the UWA School of Indigenous Studies today from 11am - 2pm today ! We will be hosting tours of our centre, providing information on university pathways and more! See you there!

We're on! Get down to UWA today for Open Day 💥 See you from 10am-3pm to
⭐️ Discover your perfect course
🦚 Go on a tour of our campus
👩‍🎓 Chat to students, staff and grads
🏆 Enter exciting competitions

Link in bio to register and check out the full program 🔗

Have you ever wanted to be a lawyer or study law? Maybe you have an undergraduate degree already and are looking to change careers?

If you excel at building relationships or demonstrating resilience, the Juris Doctor is the perfect fit for you!

Explore our various entry pathways for our Juris Doctor program, including our tailored opportunities for Indigenous students. Discover more and get in touch with us today by e-mailing [email protected] directly

Find out more here: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/juris-doctor

!!Employment Opportunities!!

The School of Indigenous Studies is currently hiring tutors to be a part of our Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS).

Are you passionate about education and empowering others? Do you value cultural understanding and supporting success? If so, we invite you to consider becoming a tutor with the Indigenous Tutorial Access Scheme (ITAS) at the University of Western Australia.

ITAS tutors play a vital role in supporting the academic journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UWA. You'll provide one-on-one tutorials in a range of subjects, helping students develop their academic skills, confidence, and understanding. As a tutor, you'll become a trusted mentor and build positive relationships, fostering cultural connections and creating a sense of belonging within the university community.

ITAS Tutors are paid a casual rate of $55 or $60 per hour, depending on your academic background.

Submit your application and sign up to our ITAS platform today: https://uwaitas.com.au/ and please share with relevant networks who might be interested!

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Have you ever considered studying at University?

Make sure you REGISTER for our UWA Indigenous Entry Workshop

A great opportunity to have a yarn, meet the team, have a feed and learn more about The University of Western Australia

Earlier this month, a number of UWA School of Indigenous Studies staff were acknowledged through the Vice Chancellor's Research Awards.

Erica Spry, a proud Bardi Jawi woman, was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Award for Indigenous-led Research Award. Erica has contributed to collaborative regional and state-wide diabetes and child/maternal health projects. She advocates for improving screening for blood glucose in pregnancy and reducing adverse birth outcomes and is passionate about improving health for all. Well done Erica!

The Vice Chancellor's Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships was also announced, with a number of notable UWA School of Indigenous Studies academics being recognised for their impact in the medical and dental professions. Winners include Kate Smith (School of Indigenous Studies), Dr Dawn Bessarab (Medical School), Dr Zoe Hyde (Medical School), Alex Lalovic (School of Indigenous Studies), Dr Elise Alexander (School of Indigenous Studies), Dr Athira Rohit (School of Indigenous Studies), Glennette Dowden (School of Indigenous Studies), Lyn Yappo (School of Indigenous Studies), and Christianne White (School of Indigenous Studies).

You can read more about the VC's Reasearch Awards here: https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2023/november/top-researchers-recognised-in-vc-awards?mc_cid=22d448fb34&mc_eid=f75bb77e8b

Make sure you register for our UWA Indigenous University Entry Workshop by the end of the week if you've ever considered studying at University! An opportunity to yarn, have a feed, meet the team and learn more about The University of Western Australia!

Have you ever considered studying at University, but are not sure where to start? Maybe you have family or friends who are considering studying?

Come and join us at our University Entry Workshop - the perfect opportunity to meet the team and learn about what we have to offer here at UWA.

Please share with any family or friends who might be interested.

Got questions? Please e-mail [email protected]

You can register for the day using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-university-entry-workshop-uwa-tickets-743354331817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have you ever considered studying at The University of Western Australia?

Learn more about our Orientation Course at our day-long Indigenous Entry Workshop coming up on December 12th!

RSVP here or get in touch directly through our page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-university-entry-workshop-uwa-tickets-743354331817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have you ever considered studying at University, but are not sure where to start? Maybe you have family or friends who are considering studying?

Come and join us at our University Entry Workshop - the perfect opportunity to meet the team and learn about what we have to offer here at UWA.

Please share with any family or friends who might be interested.

Got questions? Please e-mail [email protected]

You can register for the day using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-university-entry-workshop-uwa-tickets-743354331817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interested in finding out more about university and university studies?

Regardless of where you are at in your educational journey, the Indigenous University Entry Workshop is your one-stop-shop for getting all the information you need!

The workshop will be held on the 12th of December at the School of Indigenous Studies.

Register here:

Indigenous University Entry Workshop @ UWA This workshop is ideal for any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders who are considering studying at university!

UWA Aboriginal Orientation Course 2024 – Applications Open!!!

The Aboriginal Orientation Course is a free full-time 14-week course that prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for entry into most undergraduate degree courses at UWA.

The course supports students to develop the essential study skills, knowledge and experience for successful engagement in undergraduate studies and the journey of life-long learning.

Applications are now open for the Semesters I and II 2024 course.

Click below to submit an application today!

Or, for more information please contact the Course Coordinator, Dr Elaine Lopes at [email protected]

Learn more about the Aboriginal Orientation Course here. The Aboriginal Orientation Course is a 12-month course which prepares students for entry to undergraduate degrees at UWA.

Have you ever considered a career in research by studying a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our flagship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship is valued at over $50,000 per annum and is available to all eligible Indigenous students enrolled in an MPhil or PhD program at the University of Western Australia.

Both the Master's and PhD programs are designed for students to undertake research in an area that they are passionate about. With guidance from world-class experts in the field, students are supported at every step of their research journey.

The School of Indigenous Studies also provides dedicated support to Indigenous Higher Degree Research Students at the University of Western Australia. Some of these include:

- 24/7 access to study spaces at Bilya Marlee (the home of the School of Indigenous Studies)
- Tailored support provided by the Indigenous Higher Degree Research Coordinator
- Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops and relevant professional development activities.

If you have ever considered a career in research, please get in touch our Indigenous Higher Degree Research Development Coordinator at [email protected] to yarn about the opportunities available at UWA.

You can find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships here: https://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/search?sc_view=1&id=12144

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‼ Applications Now OPEN - Year 8 Discovery Day! ‼

Do you know any Year 8 teachers who would want to provide their Indigenous students with a taste of university?

Through the Year 8 Discovery Day, students will have a one-day experience to introduce students to the university environment through a diverse range of hands-on activities at different departments on campus. This could include testing someone's athletic ability like an AFL talent scout, applying plaster to a forearm like a doctor, or working out what minerals are used to make a car like a geologist.

Available days: 13th, 14th and 15th of November

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/Br01D3MX6S

Please share with anyone who would benefit from bringing a class to the Year 8 UWA Discovery Day. If you have any questions about the Discovery Day, please contact Tori Oakley at [email protected]

Congratulations to the UWA Polly Farmer Alumni bursary winners 2023!!

A huge congratulations to all of our current UWA School of Indigenous Studies students who competed at the Indigenous Nationals at Monash University last week.

After some highly contested battles against the other 33 Australian Universities, the Western Waagyls finished in 6th place, making it to the quarter-finals in Basketball and Touch, as well as the semi-finals in Volleyball.

Kyiah O’Donohue, who is currently studying a Bachelor of Science (Sport Science and Exercise and Health) won MVP for Basketball after exhibiting phenomenal athletic and leadership skills on the court.

A huge shout-out to current student Kahlie Lockyer - Aboriginal Artist who designed The University of Western Australia Indigenous Nationals uniforms for 2023.

Read more about the week in our latest article here: https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/Article/2023/July/UWA-Sport-celebrate-NAIDOC-Week-and-unveil-Waagyl-mural-design

UWA Sport celebrate NAIDOC Week and unveil Waagyl mural design UWA Sport is celebrating NAIDOC Week (July 2 – 9) which provides an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the students and staff of UWA.

Future Footprints Careers Expo at UWA. All ready to go! See you soon 😊

LOOK OUT - Western Waagyls are out training again.

A huge achievement by School of Indigenous Studies student Robert Hansen Jr who has signed a contract with North Melbourne in the mid-season draft!

Robert was completing the Orientation Course at the School of Indigenous Studies when he was selected by North Melbourne as pick No.2 in the mid-season draft.

Although Robert will be dearly missed by the orientation cohort and the team at the School of Indigenous Studies, we are extremely proud of this achievement and are looking forward to following his career in the

Read more about Robert's amazing story here:

Small forward drafted by Kangaroos Mines Rovers product selected by North Melbourne in AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

‼️ Applications for Semester 2 of our 14-week Aboriginal Orientation Course are now open ‼️

We have developed more answers to your Frequently Asked Questions below 😁

Want to put in an application or know any friends or family who should apply? Click here now or share this link to express your interest: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uGllwnnNCA2ooR

Please do not hesitate to ask any additional questions by e-mailing Elaine Lopes at [email protected]

Current School of Indigenous Studies student Shahnaz Rind recently visited The University of Melbourne for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference.

Shahnaz is currently completing her Doctor of Optometry at The University of Western Australia and her work was recently published in the book 'Minum Barreng: The Story of the Indigenous Eye Health Unit' alongside a number of phenomenal Indigenous academics, scientists and community leaders.

We are all very proud of Shahnaz's achievements so far and are looking forward to the impact she has on her communities in the future!

A beautiful sunshine filled morning at UWA. A great start to the long weekend.😊 Football loving students in the Murlpirrmurra Connection WA, enjoyed listening to two of our Orientation students from the UWA School of Indigenous Studies, followed by a chem magic show, and then out onto James Oval for a kick around -before heading off to a football game. Well done Bee and Randall and to ALL the hard workers behind the scenes! ARC Training Centre for Biomedical Analysis UWA School of Molecular Sciences

Wondering about our Aboriginal Orientation Course? Here are some of the most common FAQ's!

If you are interested in applying, submit your application by visiting this link: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uGllwnnNCA2ooR

Alternatively, you can express your interest by contacting our Academic Coordinator, Elaine Lopes at [email protected]

🚗🚗🚗 Our team has been road-tripping across the to visit a number of partnering high schools in Wyndham, Kununurra and the surrounding towns.

In collaboration with our friends at we always aim to make sure that we book in time to visit schools outside of the Perth region. Many of our students travel away from home to pursue their studies, so it is very important to us to keep the connection with these regions to support more students wanting to study at The University of Western Australia.

Our team has been running a number of aspirational activities with the students, providing them with an insight into our personal journeys to university and letting them know the wide range of pathways available at The University of Western Australia.

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National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time to learn about Australia’s shared histories, cultures and achievements 🖤💛❤️

📍 Bilya Marlee is home to our School of Indigenous Studies on campus where our community of Indigenous students can enjoy social, cultural and community activities, as well as support, advice and guidance.

UWA 14-week Aboriginal Orientation Course 2023/2024 – Applications Open!

The Aboriginal Orientation Course is a free, full-time 14-week course that prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for entry into most undergraduate degree courses at UWA.

Regardless of your age, background, or past educational experiences, we strongly advise mob to get in touch with us to plan your path into university. Our 14-week enabling course is taught at Bilya Marlee, the home of the School of Indigenous Studies at UWA, and is an opportunity for students to develop the essential study skills for undergraduate studies and the journey of life-long learning.

Applications are now open for the Semester II 2023 and Semester I 2024 courses.

For more information and to register your interest, please contact the Course Coordinator, Dr Elaine Lopes at [email protected]

Student Outreach will be in East Kimberley next week! Say hello to anyone walking around with UWA on their shirt :)