Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Orientation program

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.

Student Ambassador program

Become a student ambassador and support Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement at events, workshops and school engagement on a casual employment basis. A fun and engaging way to boost your resume and work experience while giving back to prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Student lunches/activities

Social events are held regularly, including free lunches, student forums and morning teas.

Attend significant events

There are opportunities across the year to attend significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events such as the Reconciliation SA Breakfast, the Apology Breakfast and community NAIDOC events.

Indigenous student games

Indigenous Uni Games is a national annual event. A week-long multi-sport competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For more information please contact your Indigenous Student Support Officer.

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.

You are welcome to drop into Yungkurrinthi Trruku at Bedford Park at any time. We provide a culturally safe space in the Tjilbruke Student Lounge, where you can study, chill, have a cup of coffee, watch TV or catch up with staff and fellow students. You can also access the computer lab and printer/photocopying facilities.

There are also study spaces based at Sturt Campus and Northern Territory campuses.

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.

Access hours

You can access the lounge and study rooms in line with current social distancing requirements:

• 24 hours each day, 7 days a week.

Yungkurrinthi support staff are also located on level 3, so they are readily available to provide support and assistance.

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.

ISSO staff profiles and contact information can be found on FLO

To maintain social distancing requirements, the study rooms on level 1 require booking between 9am and 5pm Monday through to Friday and are available to book for two hours per person per day during these times. The number of people in each room at any one time is now restricted as per the signs on each room door. To book a study room contact reception or your Indigenous Student Support Officer on 8201 3033.

Swipe card access is required to the Tjilbruke Student Lounge and the study rooms, which you can organise through reception on level 2 or on 8201 3033.

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, be that via effective 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. 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.
2. Access online Study Skills Blog through the Yungkurrinthi Student Hub FLO site.