Uni recognised for Koorie learning pathways

FEDERATION University Australia has won two awards recognising the institution’s ongoing collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The uni won the Innovative Koorie Learner Pathways Award (Non-TAFE Provider), and was a finalist for the Public Sector Employer Award at the Wurreker Awards.

“This recognition reflects the hard work and determination of the entire Aboriginal Education Centre team and Federation more broadly,” associate deputy vice-chancellor, Indigenous, Katrina Beer said.

“More important than the accolades are the real and positive changes we’re achieving by walking alongside with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.”

This is the second time FedUni has won the innovative pathways award which recognises organisations that support Koorie learners.

The award recognised the institution’s Koling Wada Ngal Kurrung or Let us Walk Together junior university camp, and Deadly As Day which support years 9 to 12 Koorie students.

Koling Wada Ngal Kurrung is a five-day camp which this year included 18 students who had the opportunity to discover Federation University courses, future careers and pathways as well as cultural activities.

More than 70 young people took part in Deadly As Day where they heard from young role models.