Current and future students
The Oorala Aboriginal Centre exists to service, support and guide all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the University Of New England (UNE). The centre coordinates a variety of programs and services that improve your experience and success at university, and becomes your community away from home. Our dedicated and deadly team are on hand from the time you apply to the time you graduate, any everything in between.
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Get Started
To support your journey we have created a checkilist for you to make sure you get set up and are ready for your study journey. -
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
The Oorala Experience Team have put together a list of their favourite resources on all things money. -
Tutoring
This program offers you individual or group tutoring sessions whether you are on campus or an off campus student. Work with a tutor and develop the tools you need to get your degree. -
Get Involved
We have a calendar of ways for you to get involved online or on-campus. -
Study Skills Support
Oorala’s suite of instructional videos focus upon strengthening beginning student’s academic literacy skills. They were created to provide authentic material for use by our First Nations students. -
Other UNE services
Across UNE there are numerous services set up with a broad variety of ways to help support your through your experience at UNE.
Contact us
At Oorala, we put the well-being and success of our students and their communities first. Whether you are an on-campus student or just visiting the area, please call in and have a yarn.
Oorala Student Services team is available from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Let our staff assist you in person, on the phone, by email or by Skype.
To find out more:
- Phone: 1800 622 384
- Email: ooralasupport@une.edu.au
- UNE Online: AskUNE
Eli Wright - Pursuing a career
Eli Wright, a proud Ngarabal and Dharug man, chooses to pursue a career in Mathematics and Computer Sciences. He talks about making this decision years after joining the workforce, and the support he has found through the Oorala Aboriginal Centre.