Opportunities for Indigenous future students
Explore programs, entry pathways and engagement opportunities for Indigenous future students.
Discover your future at Swinburne
The Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students interested in studying at Swinburne by providing a range of opportunities and resources to support them on their educational journey.
Future students can gain valuable insight into study at Swinburne by participating in engaging programs or connecting with a dedicated Indigenous Outreach and Future Student Advisor to learn about pathways, scholarships and connection that the MTC’s Indigenous Student Services team has to offer.
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Open Day
Hawthorn campus
Swinburne's Open Day provides a valuable opportunity for Indigenous future students to explore what Swinburne has to offer.
During Open Day, students can discover a range of study programs, explore campus facilities and discover the support services available.
Engagement programs for Indigenous students
The Moondani Toombadool Centre runs programs throughout the year for future Indigenous students to participate, engage in and get a taste of life at Swinburne.
Future students will take part in interactive workshops, connect with current Indigenous students and staff, and gain insights into the diverse opportunities available at Swinburne through pathways into vocational and higher education.
Students will also experience first-hand how Swinburne and the Moondani Toombadool Centre support cultural connection, academic success and personal growth.
Moondani Toombadool Centre Future Aspirations Camp
The Moondani Toombadool Centre Future Aspirations Camp (MTC-FAC) is a week-long program provided at no cost to eligible students.
Held at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus, the camp is designed to enhance the student experience by focusing on building self-confidence, teamwork and leadership.
Students will experience hands-on learning, personal development and career exploration, as well as cultural immersion and connection to engage in self-determined Indigenous perspectives.
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MTC-FAC attendees participating in drone flying in the STEM workshop at the Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) on Swinburne's Wantirna campus.
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MTC-FAC attendees after Bullen-Bullen Walking Cultural Tour with Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
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MTC-FAC attendees during Bullen-Bullen Walking Cultural Tour with Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (left) and flying across Australia in Swinburne's Department of Aviation's virtual flight simulator (right).
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MTC-FAC attendees working with health sciences augmented reality digital cadavers to explore key insights into the human body.
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MTC-FAC attendee completing a laser-engraved stand in the STEM workshop at the Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) on Swinburne's Wantirna campus.
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MTC-FAC attendees participating in an environmental engineering session with Dr Scott Rayburg.
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Indigenous astronomer Dr Kirsten Banks provides insight to MTC-FAC attendees about utilising Indigenous astronomers' knowledge into modern applications of astronomy.
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MTC-FAC attendees receiving their camp completion certificates at the family gathering event at the Indigenous Learning Circles at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus.
Indigenous Student Taster Days
Hosted by the Moondani Toombadool Centre, the Indigenous Student Taster Days offer Indigenous future students a unique opportunity to experience university life by exploring academic programs, campus facilities and support services.
Holiday Programs
These programs provide Indigenous future students with valuable insights into university life and potential career pathways through practical experience in various study areas. The programs also aim to connect them with their cultural heritage and academic aspirations.
Support for Indigenous students
The Indigenous Student Services team within the MTC provides academic guidance, personal support and cultural connections to help Indigenous students navigate university life, achieve academic and career goals and engage with their cultural heritage.
The MTC also offers a range of scholarships for Indigenous students to reduce financial barriers (including relocation and accommodation costs), support their wellbeing and empower them to excel in their studies.
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Indigenous student services
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Scholarships for Indigenous students
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Fee concessions for vocational students
Study pathways
The Moondani Toombadool Centre can provide tailored support services to help Indigenous students get into their destination degrees through a range of pathway courses available at Swinburne.
Early Entry Program
The Early Entry Program offers high school students the opportunity to secure a place at Swinburne before completing their final exams. The Moondani Toombadool Centre supports Indigenous students considering this route by providing tailored guidance and resources.
Students will connect with Indigenous staff, receive academic support, gain early access to university services to help their transition into Swinburne and set them up for success.
Pathway courses
The Moondani Toombadool Centre provides support to guide Indigenous students through pathway courses available at Swinburne, such as the UniLink diplomas, MathsLink: General and MathsLink: Methods.
These pathway courses aim to build the students' essential academic skills and strengthen their knowledge in key areas to prepare them for university-level studies.
Swinburne Online Department of Psychological Sciences Equity Pathways
In collaboration with the Moondani Toombadool Centre, these pathways facilitate entry for Indigenous future students studying psychology into APAC (level 2) and academic programs (levels 3 and 4) in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne and Swinburne Online.
Pathway partners
The Moondani Toombadool Centre has proudly partnered with community organisations to co-faciliate programs and events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Through these partnerships, Indigenous students can explore a diverse range of study and career options with guidance from professionals and peer leaders from various industries.
Richmond Institute is the education arm of the Richmond Football Club and a leader in sports industry education. Through Richmond Football Club's collaboration with Swinburne and strong connections with industry organisations, Richmond Institute provides outstanding experiences, outcomes and pathways for students.
With a variety of programs and courses on offer, MTC support Indigenous students enrolled in Richmond Institute's courses as they become the next generation of sports industry leaders.
Toorong Marnong means ‘joined hands’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people. The nine universities in Victoria occupy land where Aboriginal nations have practised and celebrated learning for tens of thousands of years.
Toorong Marnong empowers Indigenous people to make informed decisions about university programs and opportunities. A core program run by Toorong Marnong is Koori Big Day Out, which is held across multiple regions of Victoria throughout the year.
The Koori Big Day Out provides high school students with the opportunity to meet with the Indigenous vocational and higher education community and explore the best study options for their career aspirations.
In partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), Swinburne has developed an industry-tailored program that equips Indigenous VACCA staff with a Diploma of Community Services qualification.
This partnership has enhanced the skills of hundreds of community workers across Victoria since 2017 in their vital work supporting and advocating for Aboriginal families and communities.
The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) is an exciting program for Year 10, 11 and 12 Indigenous students from across Australia designed to expand their perspectives on all things engineering.
Over five days in Melbourne, participants gain invaluable insight into what it is like to study and work in engineering, information technology and tech.
VIEWS runs activities that provide awareness of the global challenges that engineering can address, such as climate change, renewable energy, land and resource management, robotics, technology and medicine.
Contact the Moondani Toombadool Centre
If you have any questions about our programs and services, contact the Indigenous Student Services team at indigenousstudents@swinburne.edu.au.