Oorala Centre, UNE

Welcome,

The Oorala Centre is a study support and advisory centre for internal and external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of New England.
We offer Academic advice, Tutorial assistance, a Computer Room, a Resource library, Tutorial rooms and a Student Common Room for relaxation and study. The Centre also runs the multi-award-winning tertiary preparation program, TRACKS, and the Alternative Entry Program, ISP.

To find out more about Oorala, our support services, entry to UNE or programs run through the Oorala Centre, please access the menu on the left, contact us or fill in the online Enquiry Form.

News:

• 2009 Commonwealth Equity Scholarships are now open for students who will be enrolled in 2009 - applications must be made online at the UAC website: http://www.uac.edu.au/equity/equityschols.html

On-time closing date is 30 September 2008, closing date for late applications is 28 November 2008

By submitting one on-line application to UAC:

New TRACKS students and new undergraduate students can apply for*:
Indigenous Access Scholarship (one-off payment of $4,166, for new Indigenous students)
Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship ($4,415 per year, for on campus students)
Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship ($2,207 per year, for on or off campus students)

Continuing undergraduate students can apply for the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship and Commonwealth Education Scholarship*

* For full-time study; part-time students may apply if there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study

Contact Oorala on 6773 3034 for assistance and information

• Rio Tinto is offering opportunities for students and graduates (See this link to pdf for more details)

• Career Markets / Expos
During July and August, Oorala staff will be attending a number of career markets / expos. Find out more or contact Oorala's Student Support Officer on 6773 5176 (email: tbatters@une.edu.au).