Indigenous

Residential colleges around Australia run dedicated Indigenous access programs that have a proven track record in improving the retention rates and educational outcomes of Indigenous students at university. This success is recognised by the ability of colleges around Australia to attract philanthropic and corporate sponsorship of residential scholarships for Indigenous students.

For examples of such programs please follow the links to individual colleges bellow:

Shalom College, University of NSW: http://www.shalomcollege.unsw.edu.au/

St Catherine’s College, University of Western Australia: www.stcatherines.uwa.edu.au

Trinity College, University of Melbourne: http://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/

Women’s College, University of Sydney: http://www.thewomenscollege.com.au/

Colleges also run cross-cultural awareness programs to foster a better understanding of Indigenous history in Australia and engage Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in a shared commitment to equal opportunities for all Australians. For international and local students alike, these programs often provide a singular tertiary learning opportunity around Indigenous issues.

Community service programs, including programs in remote communities, cultural awareness programs and ongoing opportunities for constructive dialogue, demonstrate to students the need for communities to commit to greater equality in Indigenous health and education outcomes. These opportunities also provide a counterpoint of hope to the often black media coverage of Indigenous issues, and demonstrate the real commitment of communities and government in Australia to work together for positive change.