First Nations Focus

Engineering school and traineeships

30 June – 6 July:  Curtin Indigenous Australian Engineering Residential School

The Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) is a week-long residential camp introducing students to engineering studies and careers. Students will do site visits, meet industry representatives and participate in educational activities. The program targets Indigenous students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 with an interest and aptitude towards engineering, science and mathematics. For more information go HERE. 

Solid Futures Aboriginal traineeship program

The WA public sector Solid Futures Aboriginal Traineeship program gives young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people formal training, paid employment and support to complete a Certificate III in Government. The program helps agencies to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and build diverse, talented and inclusive workforces.

Find information HERE. Applications for 2025 are not yet open. 

First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program

The program supports up to 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees to become Aboriginal Health Workers or Health Practitioners. Trainees will undertake Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care training package.

Find details HERE. 

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.

Aboriginal Support extended in Jobs and Skills Centres

Recently enhanced services to improve Aboriginal Western Australians' access to the state-wide network of Jobs and Skills Centres will continue beyond June 2025, thanks to a $4.2 million commitment to involve more First Nations peoples in frontline service delivery.