The Koori Centre runs an Information Program for primary and secondary schools. A representative of the Koori Centre will, at your request, visit your school to provide Indigenous students with information on a wide range of courses offered by the University of Sydney, enrolments, student support, Koori Centre Indigenous Programs including the Cadigal Special Entry Program, facilities, scholarships and accommodation. This program is offered to all schools in rural NSW and the Sydney metropolitan area.
The Koori Centre also provides the opportunity for primary and secondary schools to visit the Centre through a pre arranged time with the Community Liaison Officer or other staff members. Students are given a tour of the Koori Centre, introduced to staff members, provided with an information package and taken through the Information Program.
The University of Sydney has many other interesting places such as galleries, museums or Faculties that schools may wish to visit through pre-arranged agreements.
School are invited to visit the Koori Centre and the University’s faculties as set out in the schedule below.
Students are given the opportunity to visit the Koori Centre and learn about the specific courses in Indigenous Australian education and health.
Students will also learn what support there is available, including:
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Cadigal Special Entry Program |
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Reduced study load |
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Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) |
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Financial assistance support and entitlements |
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On and off campus accommodation |
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Library and computer facilities |
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Faculties have organised programs where student will get course information; participate in a “hands on activity” and hear the experiences of an Indigenous student currently studying within that faculty.
The Koori Centre also runs an Information Program for all Indigenous Tertiary Education Centres and Community Organisations in NSW and the wider community, which can be arranged with the Schools and Community Liaison Officer or other members of staff.
Sarina Solar Tel: (02) 9351 7003 Fax: (02) 9351 6923 Toll Free: 1800 622 742 Email: liaison@koori.usyd.edu.au
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