Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Making sure that you have the best experience at university is important. We know that it can be challenging, so making sure you have a great start to your time at Flinders and getting you the right support when it’s needed makes a difference.

Orientation program and In2Uni

As a new student you are invited to attend our orientation program, which is aimed at facilitating your transition into university. Run in February and July, the program focuses on cultural identity and developing foundation university study skills. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet and get to know other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.

In2Uni is a program to support secondary students transition into further studies at university, this is held prior to Orientation and is a great opportunity to meet the Team.
 

Get Involved

Getting immersed in uni life is part of the experience!

• Come and study in one of our deadly student spaces!
• Become a Student Ambassador and support Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement at events, workshops and school engagement on a casual employment basis.
• Come to our Student lunches/activities. It’s a great way to meet other students, build friendships and support networks.
• Take part in different events like: Reconciliation SA Breakfast, the Apology Breakfast and community NAIDOC events.
• Attend uni events or join a club! Meet people from across the uni and your program.

Elders on campus

Across Flinders SA and NT campuses. Elders on Campus can provide cultural mentoring, support, advice, information and referral to support the wellbeing and success of students studying at Flinders.

Yungkurrinthi has several student spaces across our campuses that you can access. We provide a culturally safe space where you can study, chill, have a cup of coffee, watch TV or catch up with staff and fellow students.

• Bedford Park – Tjilbruke Student Lounge. This is our largest space, and you can also access the computer lab and printer/photocopying facilities.
• Sturt Campus – Room S214
• City Campus – Room 4.14
• Darwin Campus
• Tonsley Campus – Room G.02 is staffed on Mondays between 10am – 3pm
• Flinders Medical Centre (new in 2025!)

The Tjilbruke Student Lounge is located on level 3 of the Yungkurrinthi Trruku building at Bedford Park campus, and study rooms are located on level 1. Yungkurrinthi support staff are also located on level 3 at Bedford Park, so they are readily available to provide support and assistance.
 

Access hours

You can access the lounge and study rooms, contact our team and complete an access form to get access:

• 24 hours each day, 7 days a week.
• Please refer to the website for City Campus opening hours. 

Swipe card access is required for our Student Spaces, which you can organise through your Indigenous Student Success Officer or Reception on 8201 3033.

Book a study room

At Bedford Park, we have two study rooms that are available to book. It is a great space to meet with your tutor or study independently. They are located on Level 1, Yungkurrinthi Mande building.

To book a study room contact reception or your Indigenous Student Success Officer on 8201 3033.

The artwork is the creation of contemporary Aboriginal artist Elizabeth Close, a Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara woman and Flinders alumna, who graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Nursing in 2011.

This artwork responds to and reflects the incredible natural landscape in and around Flinders, whilst activating the space in a dynamic and energising way. The artwork seeks to place into stark relief, the elements of earth and water, coast and landscape; sun, flora and fauna.

It is important that our students feel connected no matter which space they access, whether that be online or in person. The mural is reflected across our student spaces from Adelaide and Darwin and through our FLO site. 

Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs)

ISSO’s work directly with students to provide one-on-one support throughout the student lifecycle on a range of matters, from pre-enrolment advice through to post graduate studies and assist with pathways to further study or employment. Staff can also provide you with referrals to health and counselling, disability or any other services you may need to access.
 

Need help? Book an appointment with your ISSO

College of Business, Government and Law

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

College of Medicine and Public Health

College of Science and Engineering

Darwin, Online, & Regional and Remote Students

Yungkurrinthi Counselling

We have a dedicated team at Flinders that provides free and confidential counselling services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Flinders. You can contact them directly through their email or an ISSO can make a referral for you.

If you require support out-of-hours (evening, a weekend, or public holiday) please call the Out-of-hours Crisis Line on 1300 512 409 or SMS 0488 884 103 (see further details below). 

Hyperlink: email yungkurrinthicounsellor@flinders.edu.au

The Deadly Study Program aims to provide students with flexible access to culturally responsive academic study advice. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, the program employs study advisors who can support you to:

·       Develop study skills with managing your university and study needs

·       time management

·       academic engagement

·       planning and writing essays

·       preparing for exams and presentations

·       researching,

·       and referencing.

They can also provide academic advocacy to help you resolve any issues that may arise during your study. Study advisors are available meet face to face or online and hosts a number of study resources online at FLO.

Scaffolding student success and wellbeing, the Deadly Study Program works closely with the Yungkurrinthi Tutorial Program to ensure students are supported throughout their degrees, setting you up for your future prospects.

To access the program

1. 1. Meet with a study Advisor, either face to face, by email, phone or online – whatever works best for you! Contact us to make a time or book online.
2. Access online Study Skills Blog through the Yungkurrinthi Student Hub FLO site.