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Karnkanthi Ball
As 2018 comes to a close, students emerge from their classrooms, libraries and studies to take stock of the year passed and celebrate their achievements and academic milestones. Such was true for Wirltu Yarlu’s cohort of Karnkanthi students, who marked the end of the year and, for many, the end of their secondary studies, with […]
Aboriginal Loss, Grief & Suicide Prevention – 3 Day Workshop
For Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health professionals who want: an awareness and understanding of the factors driving what is commonly referred to as “Aboriginal Disadvantage”. an awareness and understanding of Aboriginal perspective on loss, grief and suicide. practical loss and grief strategies to respond effectively to mental health issues in Aboriginal communities. an understanding and awareness […]
Aboriginal Basketball Academy Partnership
Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education at the University of Adelaide and the Aboriginal Basketball Academy (ABA) have announced an exciting new partnership that aims to boost the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students engaging with education through to a university level. The ABA along with the support of the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training […]
Santos Karnkanthi Indigenous Engineering Camp
PARTNERING FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Last week the University of Adelaide welcomed 30 Indigenous year 11 and 12 students from around Australia to participate in the inaugural Santos Karnkanthi Indigenous Engineering Camp. This camp – which was part of the Santos Karnkanthi Indigenous Engineering Program – aimed to: • Recognise and drive opportunity by removing long […]
Tax Help Program
if you need help lodging your tax return, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program. Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. Tax Help is available from July to October in all […]
Marni Wingku Senior 2018
On Thursday 5th of April, we were privileged to welcome 55 students in Years 11 & 12, from 14 schools for Marni Wingku Senior. Marni Wingku has traditionally been run on the one day in September, however this year we decided to have two separate events that were tailored to the educational differences of the […]
Invitation: Wiyi Yani U Thangani Consultations in Adelaide
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO, warmly invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls to take part in national talks as part of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls have many strengths and play a central role […]
SEEDS – Australian Youth Climate Coalition
This year Seth Westhead has taken on the role of SEED state coordinator for SA. SEED is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander branch of the AYCC (Australian Youth Climate Coalition) with the goal of stopping distructive mining on Aboriginal land across the country and advocating for renewable energy transitions. Some of the campaigns SEED […]
Indigenous Knowledge & Society – Welcome to Country and Opening of Course
Today the University of Adelaide was honoured to have Kaurna Elder Uncle Fred Agius perform a Welcome to Country for the official opening of the course Indigenous People, Country and Protocol. Uncle Fred welcomed the students to Kaurna Country, called upon ancestors to walk with them on their educational journey and encouraged the students to […]
Indigenous Student Ambassadors Program 2018
Wirltu Yarlu are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Ambassadors. The Student Ambassadors position is a casual paid position for current University of Adelaide Indigenous Students. View the Student Ambassadors flyer to find out more information and how to apply. Closing date: COB Tuesday 19th December 2017.
