Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Opportunities for Indigenous students
Applications open for Madalah Scholarships 2025
Applications for secondary school scholarships at West Australian independent schools in 2025 open on 1 November. To be eligible, you must:
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide proof of descent.
- Be eligible for ABSTUDY and/or demonstrate some form of disadvantage, e.g; financial, geographic etc and provide proof.
- Apply to one or more of our partner schools and provide proof of offer or enrolment where you have it.
- Provide most recent academic results.
- Provide one letter from a referee.
- Applicants must have a good school attendance and behaviour record.
- Applicants must have a home location in Western Australia
For details go HERE.
National Indigenous Business Summer School – Broome
The University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Law and Business invites you to apply for the 2024 National Indigenous Business Summer School program (NIBSSWA).
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student going into Year 11 or 12 in 2024, and you’re ready to challenge yourself and explore new opportunities, NIBSSWA is for you!
Dates: 14-19 January 2024
Questions: Email nibsswa24@nd.edu.au
Aboriginal Advisory Board for Education in WA
Ten Aboriginal people have been appointed to an Advisory Body that will advise the State government on how to create a culturally responsive education system.
There have been boards like this in the past that have been disbanded by different governments.
You can find details of the Advisory Board HERE.
Training for Indigenous Students at Midland 2024
These courses are designed with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Cert II Rail Infrastructure
- Cert II Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Cert III Business Administration (Perth Campus)
- Cert II Salon Assistant and Retail Cosmetics
For more information contact AJ.lowe@nmtafe.wa.edu.au