Welcome to The Wollotuka Institute
The Wollotuka Institute is designed to consolidate all Indigenous activities of the University into one operational and strategic body in order to serve the University's strategic priority and commitment to Indigenous Collaboration. The four functions of the Institute incorporate Academic, Research, Indigenous Student Support and Development and Indigenous Staff Employment and Development
The Institute supports the most comprehensive range of Indigenous programs in Australia. This is through the influence of the complete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teaching, research and administrative staff who manage all the programs through the Institute.
On the Callaghan campus the Institute is housed in a uniquely designed learning space, the Birabahn building, which was developed to incorporate aspects of Indigenous practices and culture to present staff, students and community with a warm familiar environment. The design of the building incorporates the motifs of the Eaglehawk, a primary totem of the Awabakal nation. On the Central Coast campus the Institute is housed in the Gibalee Centre.
On November 7 2011 Liz Cameron, Lecturer, James Charles, Lecturer and Luke Halvorsen, Project Officer, all staff at The Wollotuka Institute, were presented with DEEWR's Indigenous Staff Scholarships of up to $38,000 at an Indigenous Higher Education awards ceremony. Luke's scholarship for 2011 and both Liz and James for 2012. Indigenous Staff Scholarships provide professional development opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working at universities. The scholarships are part of the Australian Government's plan to help improve education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in higher education. more information
The workshop provides an opportunity to talk to people about Yapug and gain advice on choosing the most appropriate courses to prepare for undergraduate study. A number of staff will be available to counsel and support applicants. Applicants will also have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the campus and its facilities. Workshop details:
Date: Tuesday 14 February 2012
Time: 9:30 to 12:30pm
Venue: Birabahn Building, University of Newcastle, Callaghan
