Indigenous Educational and Student Support Services

CIT Yurauna provides a letter of support for Indigenous people applying for enrolment into CIT programs across all Centres - includes postal and direct enrolment. The letter of support is a negotiated place into a CIT program.

Yurauna Centre staff assesses potential students' educational abilities including career aspirations and career plans.

Transition programs are available - information available at CIT Yurauna.

The CIT Indigenous Scholarships were introduced by CIT in 2003. Scholarships cover program fees only. To apply for a scholarship:

- You must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (you maybe requested to provide proof)

- Enrolled in a mainstream program and

- Have a commitment to study

Includes full-time, part time and flexible delivery study. Also, includes Recognition of Prior Learning fees. Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the Scholarship page or contact the CIT Yurauna on (02) 6207 3309.

The ACT Government provides a limited amount of funds for CIT Students who are in financial need and who are committed to study. These funds are used for student fees and books/equipment essential for the course.

Tutorial Support is available for Certificate III programs and above. This can be set in place early in the semester and is negotiated with CIT Yurauna.

CIT Yurauna works in partnership with a range of Employment Service Providers for the best outcomes for students. Such as, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Public Service Entry - ACT and Australian Governments, Private Sector and Industry.

CIT Yurauna, in partnership with Northside Community Services - Children's Services, runs an onsite early childhood centre.

This centre delivers high-quality and culturally safe early childhood education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from birth to 5 years old.

- Onsite at CIT Yurauna - Reid
- Free to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- with a parent/guardian studying at CIT Reid
- Run by qualified early childhood teachers and educators

Limited places available, contact CIT Yurauna for opening hours.

To find out more, contact CIT Yurauna.

ABSTUDY is available for all CIT programs.  Eligibility requirements for full-time or part-time workloads are available by contacting Centrelink directly.

CIT Yurauna provides Cultural Education to all staff and students within CIT. Training can be tailored to your interest - cultural heritage, arts, community development, childcare, health or education.