Aboriginal and Torres Stait Island
Koomba Birdal (Big Spark) Indigenous program: Care for Country
Applications are now open for the following Certificate II program, Care for Country – Conservation and Ecosystem Management at NM TAFE. It is designed to reduce the barriers that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders may face in education and is designed to provide accessible, customised, supported training.
Find details HERE.
Koomba Birdal 2025 at NM TAFE campus - Applications Open for 2026 Enrolment
The Koomba Birdal (Big Spark) program is designed to reduce the barriers that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders may face in education and is designed to provide accessible, customised, supported training.
It aims to increase employment and/or further education options with opportunities to connect with Aboriginal Career Guidance Officers to prepare and network with potential role models within industry to further increase successful outcomes.
If you would like to know more, please register your details using our Koomba Birdal General Interest form. You can also contact the Enhanced Aboriginal Engagement Team via email EAE@nmtafe.wa.edu.au or call 9428 0340.
For information go HERE.
11 November | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information session online
Join us for our Online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Session. Whether you are considering returning to education to further your career or pursue a new passion, this event is designed to provide you with all the essential information you need to take the next steps.
Register HERE
12 November | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Session Joondalup
Join us for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Session. Whether you are considering returning to education to further your career or pursue a new passion, this event is designed to provide you with all the essential information you need to take the next steps.
5pm – 6pm Register HERE.
12 & 13 November | UWA Year 8 Discovery Days
Every year, we invite Year 8 students to spend a day at UWA, to meet current Indigenous students and explore the uni campus.
Students will learn about different uni entry pathways and receive lunch, a free t-shirt, bucket hat and other uni merch.
Key information
Year 8 Discovery Days are a free program for schools. However, places are limited to 60 students per day due to venue capacities.
If you’re a teacher and are interested in the program, please complete the below form or get in touch with our team at outreach-sis@uwa.edu.au or +61 8 6488 3428.
14 November | Djinanginy Day
Our one-day Djinanginy program (meaning ‘looking’ or ’seeing’ in Noongar) introduces Year 9 students to the uni environment through a mix of lecture-style and hands-on activities.
Students will get an insight into the different uni entry pathways, receive lunch, a free t-shirt, bucket hat and other uni merch.
Key information
Year 9 Djinanginy Day is a free program for schools. However, places are limited to 120 students due to venue capacities.
If you’re a teacher and are interested in the program, get in touch with our team at outreach-sis@uwa.edu.au or +61 8 6488 3428.
Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy
The Australian Aboriginal Mining Academy was established in 2019 to facilitate the creation of meaningful job opportunities in the resources sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of education and training.
