Description
The Ngunnawal Centre supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a range of academic and pastoral support programs. Our Centre-
The Ngunnawal Centre, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a range of academic and pastoral support programs and services has been functioning as the focal point for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at the University of Canberra since 1985. It is located in Building 5, Room 13A on University of Canberra campus at Bruce. The University offers a wide range of courses with a professional orientation.
Our Vision-
The Ngunnawal Centre will serve its students and clients through the provision of excellent support services. The Centre will provide high-level support services to students and assist the University to contribute to the building of just, prosperous, healthy and sustainable communities, which are committed to redressing disadvantage and reconciliation with Australia's Indigenous peoples. The Ngunnawal Centre will be a student support centre of excellence that is nationally active and locally responsive.
Our Mission-
The Ngunnawal Centre exists to:
provide professional and technical support that develops people for leadership and employment;
inform university policies that take into account current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community issues, with a national and regional community context; and
provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Our Values
The values that will characterise the Ngunnawal Centre as a service provider, and will be embraced by both staff and students are:
client focus,
quality processes,
practicality and relevance,
cultural imagination,
cultural diversity,
fairness to all,
innovation,
learning and
personal growth.
Importantly we will value highly ethical behaviour, responsibility, and professional points of reference.
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If you are interested in gaining a paid Summer internship opportunity like Maddison at Indigenous Business Australia come along to the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program information session Today at 11:30am, at the Ngunnawal Centre, University of Canberra. When: Today, Tuesday 19 September, 11:30am Where: Room 13, Ngunnawal Centre, University of Canberra Further information, please contact Heather Wortes, on 0499 033 986, or heather.wortes@careertrackers.org.au #IndigenousSuccess #CareerTrackers
If you are interested in gaining a paid Summer internship opportunity like Malachi at Westpac come along to the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program information session on Tuesday 11:30am at the Ngunnawal Centre, University of Canberra. When: Tuesday 19 September, 11:30am Where: Room 13, Ngunnawal Centre, University of Canberra Further information, please contact Heather Wortes, on 0499 033 986, or heather.wortes@careertrackers.org.au #IndigenousSuccess #CareerTrackers
*Students* A Reminder that our Community Yarn will be held tomorrow. The yarn will include an information session with ACT Education Directorate who are offering a range of career pathways and employment opportunities. The Directorate will be providing lunch and will yarn with you about what is on offer for your future career development. Please ask your fellow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander UC students if they are coming and join with us all for lunch and a yarn. Please RSVP your attendance as soon as possible for catering purposes. We hope to see you there!! #IndigenousSuccess #NCatUC #NCEvents
If you are interested in gaining a paid Summer internship opportunity like Sharon Atkinson, at Nous Group come along to the CareerTrackers information session on Tuesday at 11.30 at the Ngunnawal Centre, University of Canberra! #IndigenousSuccess #CareerTrackers
The UC Library will be hosting a Great Book Swap for Indigenous Literacy. The Library wants our UC students and staff to help make a difference to indigenous literacy. The Great Book Swap will be held on 20 September 10am-4pm in the Library! Bring your books to swap and a gold coin donation. The UC Great Book Swap 20th September, 10am-4pm in the Library Details here: https://tinyurl.com/y94q89da #IndigenousLiteracy #IndigenousSuccess #WeareUC
Today is R U OK Day, Australia's national day of action and a reminder to all Australians that #youvegotwhatittakes to have a life-changing conversation. Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is something we can all do. You don't need to be an expert - just a great mate and a good listener. So, if you notice someone who might be struggling - start a conversation. #RUOK #ruokday #helpyourmates #indigenousstrength #conversations #inspiration
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Students* A Reminder that the Faculty of Health drop-in luncheon for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Students will be next Wednesday 13 September. Come along and meet representatives from the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) and the Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA). Find out about the support and assistance they can provide as you progress through to your career as an allied health professional. This is also an opportunity to meet Prof. Diane Gibson, Dean of Faculty of Health. When: Wednesday 13 September, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Where: Ngunnawal Centre, Building 5, Level A, Room 13A Please RSVP by Monday 11 September for catering purposes
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