Aboriginal Pathways

Solid Futures Traineeship in the WA Public Service

First Nations people who are interested but a little unsure are strongly encouraged to apply.

This Cert III in Government traineeship is open to people who are 16 or older. Applications close 23 March

Indigenous Australian Engineering Camp

Applications are now open for the 2026 Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES), a FREE weeklong residential camp where First Nations students can discover how engineers improve our communities.

The Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) is an exciting week-long program of activities to help you discover how amazing engineering really is, and the role engineers can play in your community.

The camp is run during the July school holidays on the Curtin University Bentley campus and sites around Perth.

Applications are open to Yrs 9-12 students

Find details HERE.

27 March: Arts Grants

The Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program encourages WA schools to develop projects promoting and advancing reconciliation in their local community.

The PALS program objectives are:

Partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people based on trust, mutual respect and understanding.
Acceptance of and respect for diversity and valuing Aboriginal perspectives.
Learning more about each other, Aboriginal histories, languages and cultures; and how we can build strong partnerships with Aboriginal people.
Sharing a common journey towards healing and reconciliation.

Term 2 applications open 28 April. Find details HERE.

Outer Perth GRID Series

GRID builds bridges between early career creatives in outer suburbs and the industries they wish to engage with. It provides an artist development program for emerging creatives.

To find out more go HERE.

UWA Year 9 Djinanginy Day

This isn’t on until 12 November but there are only 120 places so you might like to book now.

Djinanginy program (meaning ‘looking’ or ’seeing’ in Noongar) introduces Year 9s to the uni environment through a mix of lecture-style and hands-on activities.

The program changes yearly and showcases a range of disciplines, giving students the chance to consider study in an area they might not have thought of previously. An example program might feature physics or chemistry activities, demonstrations from UWA’s Business School, and hands-on activities in sports science or engineering.

Students will also get an insight into the different uni entry pathways, receive lunch, a free t-shirt, bucket hat and other uni merch.

Find details HERE.Our Outreach programsYear 12 WACE Revision Seminar

UWA Year 8 Discovery Days

This isn’t on until 10 – 12 November but there are limited places so you might like to book now.

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. They’ll do hands-on activities designed to mimic tasks they might be given at uni. For instance, they might test a person’s athletic ability like an AFL talent scout, apply plaster to a forearm like a doctor, act as a juror in a moot court or work out what minerals are used to make a car like a geologist.

Students will also learn about different uni entry pathways and receive lunch, a free t-shirt, bucket hat and other uni merch.

Find details HERE

Work at Woolworths

Information from South Metro Jobs and Skills Centre: Woolworths Group are on a mission to increase their First Nations presence within their Stores, at both entry-level and experienced capacities! Additionally, they are wanting to provide these opportunities for people living with a disability, and for those wanting to simply return to the workforce

! Store Teams | Warehouse and Distribution | Digital, Technology and Data | Support Teams.

If you are interested in hearing more or would like to submit an application, please contact:

Alicia Jetta - Senior Client Engagement Officer Aboriginal Services | Jobs and Skills Centre Thornlie - PH: 08 9267 7600 - EM: alicia.jetta@smtafe.wa.edu.au