University Indigenous Education Partnerships Award 2008

University Indigenous Education Partnerships Award 2008

‘Promoting Indigenous Student Outcomes in Higher Education’

The University Indigenous Education Partnership Award formed part of the Government’s $1.73 million package to support the Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council’s (IHEAC) report Improving Indigenous Outcomes and Enhancing Indigenous Culture and Knowledge in Australian Higher Education and was awarded in 2007 and 2008. 

This $10,000 Award recognised a project that achieved strong cross-sector relationships with schools, TAFE colleges, other registered training organisations and local communities, and promoted successful pathways for Indigenous people to access and succeed in higher education. 

2008 Partnership Award

The UNSW Indigenous Winter School Program run by Nura Gili at the University of New South Wales was the recipient of the 2008 Award.

The UNSW Indigenous Winter School is a one week program for Indigenous students in years 10-12.  It aims to assist Indigenous students to identify their paths of interest.  Students are introduced to university studies in an area of their choice and also take part in university life at UNSW.

Photo: 2008 University Indigenous Education Partnership Award winner, UNSW Winter School Program, representatives, Nick Andrews and Jilda Simpson with Professor Richard Larkins (Chair, Universities Australia)

 

2007 Partnership Award

Flinders University was the recipient of the 2007 Partnership Award for their Inspire Mentor Project. The INSPIRE Peer Mentor Project aims to increase retention and participation in education for at risk students in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.

Photo: 2007 University Indigenous Education Partnership Award winner, Flinders University representatives Ms Simone Tur and Ms Catherine Koerner with Professor Roger Thomas and Senator Fisher