St George's Careers Compass

Aboriginal Opportunities

Stephen Michael Foundation and more

Apply for UWA Year 8 & 9 Kambarang Program

Registrations opened on 8 July 2024.

 

YEAR 8  DISCOVERY DAY 9AM - 2PM / 12, 13, 14 NOVEMBER  Discover some of the opportunities waiting for you at UWA.  

 
For information go HERE.

 

YEAR 9 DJINANGINY DAY

9AM - 2PM / 19 NOVEMBER 2024

Year 9 Indigenous students from across Western Australia immerse themselves in hands-on health science activities and explore a variety of university study areas at UWA Campus.

 
For information go HERE. 

 

Curtin Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Sciences Enabling Course

Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine or health sciences? The Indigenous Pre-Medicine and Health Sciences Enabling course will prepare you for entry into most health sciences courses. 

 
Check out the video HERE.
Find more information HERE. 

 

Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study health industry courses

Peggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship (for the Australian College of Nursing)

Indigenous Health Scholarships.

 

Aboriginal Cadet Applications Open

If you are 17 or over and an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you are eligible to apply for a Police Cadetship. 

  • You can apply while 16 but must be 17 upon selection to a Cadet school.
 
Find out about the recruitment process HERE. 

 

Stephen Michael Foundation

The Stephen Michael Foundation has grown from the world of Aussie Rules and a belief in the power sport in the development of leadership, cultural awareness, educational achievement and well-being. 

It is not exclusively for Indigenous young people as one of its pillars is to build engaged and inclusive communities. 

There are programs run across 

  • Perth Metro
  • Upper Great Southern
  • Gascoyne and 
  • Murchison.
 
To find out how you can engage with the Foundation, go HERE. 

 

Free University Places for Indigenous Students

The Australian Government has guaranteed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a Commonwealth supported place at university when accepted into their chosen course of study.

 
Find details HERE.