Student Spotlight

Congratulations Maddie – Yagilaith Bound!

We are thrilled to share that Maddie in Year 12 has been accepted into Yagilaith, a prestigious and highly competitive program hosted by Murrup Barak at the University of Melbourne.

Shared with our students through our Careers Advisor, Ms Worker, this opportunity is part of a nationwide initiative offering only 30 places to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 11 and 12 students. 

With more applications than places available each year, Maddie’s acceptance is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of her passion, initiative and commitment to her future.

Running during the Victorian school holidays from Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July 2025, Yagilaith will give Maddie the chance to:

• Discover the study options, scholarships, and accommodation available at the University of Melbourne

• Attend the ‘A Day at Melbourne’ event, including a lecture, campus tour, and Q&A with Student Services

• Connect with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff from various faculties

• Take part in workshops on aspiration, goal setting, and future planning, led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitators

• Stay at a Residential College, experiencing life on campus

• Visit Murrup Barak and explore culturally significant sites around Melbourne’s Koorie Community

• Build friendships with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from around the country

We are incredibly proud of Maddie and grateful to our Careers Advisor for highlighting this life-changing opportunity. Maddie’s selection shows the strength of her aspirations and her growing leadership as a proud young woman of her community.

Congratulations, Maddie – we can’t wait to hear about your Yagilaith experience!