Indigenous Educational and Student Support Services
Yurauna is a Wiradjuri word meaning to grow
CIT Yurauna is a community focused multi-functional Centre that brings people together.
CIT Yurauna is an informal gathering place that provides opportunity for people to come together to find real solutions. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff are available to advise and assist regarding:
Program and Careers Advice
Scholarships
Academic and tutorial support
Literacy and Numeracy Assessments
Academic and tutorial support
Enrolment procedures
Equity issues
Advocacy and mediation
Study
Childcare
Time management
Referrals to other support services within CIT and the ACT region
Accommodation
Student BBQ - provided by CIT student services
Outreach services
Student Support
Staff are available to provide support in a number of areas. Our goal is for the student to reach their full potential. Support is provided in partnership with the student so they may accomplish their chosen goals.
Below is a guide to some of the services provided, but are not limited to. Potential students are encouraged to contact CIT Yurauna Centre to discuss options.
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.
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.
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