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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:

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  • 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.


  • Negotiated places
    • 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
    • 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.

  • Fee assistance
    • 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
    • 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.

  • Employment options
    • 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 Early Childhood Centre
    • 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.

      To find out more, contact ɬÀï·¬Yurauna.

  • Abstudy
    • ABSTUDY is available for all ɬÀï·¬courses.  Eligibility requirements for full-time or part-time workloads are available by contacting Centrelink directly.

  • Cultural Awareness training
    • 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.


Contact us

Telephone: (02) 6207 3309
Email: CIT.YuraunaCentre@cit.edu.au


In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on Ngunnawal land.

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