Indigenous educational and student support services
Yurauna is a Wiradjuri word meaning to grow
ɬÀï·¬Yurauna is a community focused multi-functional centre that brings people together.
ɬÀï·¬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
ɬÀï·¬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 ɬÀï·¬and the ACT region
Scholarships
Student lunch - provided by CITSA
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 ɬÀï·¬Yurauna to discuss options.
Below is a guide to some of the services provided.
ɬÀï·¬Yurauna provides a letter of support for Indigenous people applying for enrolment into ɬÀï·¬courses. The letter of support is a negotiated place into a ɬÀï·¬course.
ɬÀï·¬Yurauna staff assesses prospective students' educational abilities including career aspirations and career plans.
Transition courses are available - information available at ɬÀï·¬Yurauna.
ɬÀï·¬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 ɬÀï·¬Yurauna on (02) 6207 3309 for more information.
The ACT Government provides a limited amount of funds for ɬÀï·¬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 ɬÀï·¬Yurauna.
ɬÀï·¬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.
ɬÀï·¬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 ɬÀï·¬Yurauna - ɬÀï·¬Reid
- Free to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with a parent/guardian studying at ɬÀï·¬Reid
- with a parent/guardian studying at ɬÀï·¬Reid
- Run by qualified early childhood teachers and educators
Limited places available, contact ɬÀï·¬Yurauna for opening hours.
ABSTUDY is available for all ɬÀï·¬courses. Eligibility requirements for full-time or part-time workloads are available by contacting Centrelink directly.
ɬÀï·¬Yurauna provides cultural education to all staff and students within CIT. Training can be tailored to your interest - cultural heritage, arts, community development, childcare, health or education.
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