Student Support

Yooroang Garang Indigenous Student Support Unit provides a range of facilities and services to support Indigenous students in their study at the Faculty.

Administrative Support
The Student Administrative Support Officer at Yooroang Garang is on hand to assist you with the administrative aspects of your study including: Abstudy, travel arrangements, hotel accommodation, meal allowances, faculty administration and scholarships.

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
This scheme offers supplementary tutorial support for students requiring assistance with assessment and study tasks. This is particularly important for non-metropolitan students enrolled in block mode programs as most of your work will be done off campus.

Scholarships and Job Opportunities
Yooroang Garang regularly updates and disseminates information on scholarships, cadetships and job opportunities through its website, notice board and newsletters. Staff can assist you to complete and lodge application forms.

Cultural and Social Events
Cultural and social events are an important part of the role of Indigenous Education units within Universities. They affirm Indigenous cultural diversity and provide a culturally appropriate learning environment. Some of the events regularly celebrated at Yooroang Garang include:

• Aboriginal Week
• NAIDOC Week
• Social events such as BBQ's during blocks to encourage staff and student interaction
• Graduation lunches

Advocacy
Support staff at Yooroang Garang act as advocates for students in administrative matters of Enrolment and Enrolment Variation, Illness and Misadventure, Show Cause submissions and welfare. Staff at Yooroang Garang can help students negotiate a way through the administrative procedures of the institution.

Yooroang Garang has an ongoing role in identifying barriers, challenging the attitudes, assumptions and practices to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in the University.