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Bangarra Rekindling Program (2024)

Greater Shepparton Lighthouse is bringing Bangarra’s Rekindling Program to Shepparton in 2024. The program, run by Bangarra, Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company will see a small number (up to 30) of First Nations youth (12-18yo) from Secondary Schools within Greater Shepparton connect with local elders to ‘rekindle’ connection to culture through sharing community history and stories. The aim of the program is to strengthen culture and community connection and develop performance art skills in young mob so the next generation can explore stories and have the ability to translate those stories into dance, supporting the continuation of culture.

Bangarra will be in Shepparton for 2x days in October (19th & 20th) to meet with elders and potential program participants to discuss details of the 2024 program.

If you or someone you know is interested, please talk to your Koorie Educator now to find out how to register.

*Student workshop – Thursday 19 October at 10am at Rumbalara Elders Facility

The workshop will go for 1.5 hours with a light lunch provided

Marrung Education Scholarships

Marrung Education Scholarships support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to complete Years 11 and 12. There are 30 scholarships of $5,000 each ($2,500 per year over two years).

The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate a high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway.

Who Can Apply?

Marrung Education Scholarships are for students who are:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• completing Year 10 at a Victorian government school
• planning on completing Year 11 and 12 at a Victorian government school

Application Dates:

Applications for the Marrung Education Scholarships are open Monday 2 October 2023 and close Monday 30 October 2023.

How to apply:

To apply for a Marrung Education Scholarship, eligible students need to:

1. Download and complete the Marrung education scholarship application form
2. Applications open Monday 2 October 2023. Submit the completed application form to the Koorie Outcomes Division, DET by Monday 30 October 2023.
3. Email applications to marrung@education.vic.gov.au with the email subject: Marrung Scholarships [insert full name of applicant and school].

Selection process:

A selection panel made up of representatives from Department and the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) reviews applications and selects the 20 successful applicants. Selection is based on the following criteria:

• involvement in the Aboriginal community
• Year 10 results
• school reports
• potential to succeed in a chosen pathway
• references from school and community representatives.

More information:

Read more about the scholarships including how to get help in completing the application, the school's role and the use of the funds in the:

 Marrung scholarships guidelines (DOCX, 1MB)

Contact: marrung@education.vic.gov.au.