First Nations Student Support
Holmesglen’s Koorie team can:
- Assist and support First Nations students
- Yarn about your personal needs, study needs, career options, including apprenticeships and career opportunities
- Provide activities and opportunities to engage with First Nations culture
- Run the Koorie Scholarships Program (For all First Nations 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 First Nations students
- Improve capacity to satisfy First Nations students’ needs
- Enhance staff capabilities in helping First Nations students
We also support:
Scholarships and Financial Support
- Koorie Scholarships Program: Information on available scholarships for First Nations 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 First Nations students dealing with hardship
Community engagement
- Partnerships with First Nations organisations: Collaboration with local First Nations organisations to provide additional resources and support for Koorie students
- Community events: Participation in community events and festivals to celebrate First Nations 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 First Nations culture.
To contact our First Nations Student Support, please call (03) 9564 1649 or send an email to firstnations@holmesglen.edu.au