FEDERATION University Australia has won two awards recognising the institution’s ongoing collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
This is the second time FedUni has won the innovative pathways award which recognises organisations that support Koorie learners.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
More than 70 young people took part in Deadly As Day where they heard from young role models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n