National ATSI Strategy for VET

Partners in a Learning Culture is Australia's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy for vocational education & training 2000-2005 and a blueprint for implementation. The documents are available through the DEST website. At the DEST website DEST, search on “Partners in a learning culture”.

National Indigenous Policy & Programs

The DEST provides a list of the Australian Government's policy and programs for Indigenous education at DEST

Victorian Indigenous VET Policy & Strategies

Information is available at the VAEAI website VAEAI.

Indigenous Education Centre

The Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre based in Broadmeadows is ever evolving to meet the needs of their strong student base and the VET sector. The centre is established within the local community and offers an invaluable resource to those Koori learners who are seeking accredited training.

Swinburne TAFE/University

With campuses located in Lilydale, Croydon and Healesville, Swinburne is a highly established and professional TAFE. The Indigenous program unit has produced a wealth of support, training and resources tailored to meet the needs of the surrounding Koori communities.

La Trobe TAFE/University

The Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous centre located at the Bundoora campus LaTrobe University/TAFE is an excellent resource for potential students. With a strong commitment and focus on improving the pathways into education for koori people and communities please visit this site.

RMIT

Welcome to the website of RMIT TAFE/University, Ngarara Willim Indigenous centre which has created a holistic student support base that is designed to support students from the initial enrolment process through to course completion and graduation and based in the heart of the city!

Government Services for Indigenous people: portal

The Indigenous Portal at Indigenous Portal provides online access to Indigenous services and information located on government websites. It includes information on education, employment, culture, history and justice.

Centrelink information about ABSTUDY

The Centrelink site includes information on ABSTUDY for Aboriginal secondary or tertiary students at:
Centrelink.

Aboriginal Hostels

Aboriginal Hostels Limited is a company that provides temporary accommodation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The website is at Aboriginal Hostels .

Please put these services under “resources for cross cultural training and support services” under “koori support services´ at the bottom of the page;

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS)

VALS

VALS is a free koori legal service with solicitors on hand to address criminal law, family law and civil law problems. In several rural towns throughout Victoria VALS has Koori Client Services Officers (CSO's) working within community. Please contact VALS for any legal issues.

Port Phillip

This Victorian Aboriginal Resource Guide has been designed to assist people in finding various koori resources and organizations particularly in the South East Suburbs.

The Fitzroy Stars Aboriginal Community Youth Gymnasium Incorporated

This organization has had a long running positive role in the inner city koori community a resource for students looking for sporting networks and connections.

184-186 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
PH: (03) 9417 1145