Indigenous Student Support (Koorie Unit)
Holmesglen’s Koorie team can:
- Assist and support Indigenous students
- Yarn about your personal needs, study needs, career options, including apprenticeships and career opportunities
- Provide activities and opportunities to engage with Indigenous culture
- Run the Koorie Scholarships Program (For all Indigenous People)
- For formal counselling or disability sessions, organise an appointment on your behalf with specialist counsellors and disability support officers
We work with faculties/departments to help them:
- Increase enrolments and employment opportunities for Indigenous students
- Improve capacity to satisfy Indigenous students’ needs
- Enhance staff capabilities in helping Indigenous students
We also support:
Scholarships and Financial Support
- Koorie Scholarships Program: Information on available scholarships for Indigenous students, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines
- Financial assistance: Guidance on accessing financial support for tuition fees, textbooks, and living expenses
- Accommodation: We have access to various accommodation and rental support options for those Indigenous students dealing with hardship
Community engagement
- Partnerships with Indigenous organisations: Collaboration with local Indigenous organisations to provide additional resources and support for Koorie students
- Community events: Participation in community events and festivals to celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage
Upcoming Events
We organise Smoking Ceremonies and Welcome to Country for O-Week, National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week (NRW), and NAIDOC Week, along with various activities to celebrate and engage with Indigenous culture.
To contact our Indigenous Student Support (Koorie Unit), please call (03) 9564 1649 or send an email to indigenous@holmesglen.edu.au