Aboriginal Education Centre
Learn about the role of the Aboriginal Education Centre and how the team supports students and staff at Federation.
Acknowledgement of Country
Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which our campuses, centres and field stations are located, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Federation University Australia also acknowledges the continuing and unceded sovereignty of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations.
Learn more about how we recognise Traditional Owners.
Learn more about how we recognise Traditional Owners.
The Aboriginal Education Centre (AEC) is a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff at Federation University. We’re here to offer support and guidance, culture and connection.
We also work closely with schools to help create culturally safe pathways to TAFE and university, run and promote First Peoples events acorss our campuses, and build meaningful relationaships with the wider community.
Locations
- Mt Helen Campus (Building D)
- SMB Campus (Building B)
- Wimmera Campus (Building C)
- Berwick Campus (Building 901)
- Gippsland Campus (Building 1S).
Facilities
You're welcome to use our:
- dedicated student computer lounge
- kitchen facilities with free food, snacks and drinks
- stationery and equipment (including pens, laminators and printers).
Services
We offer free:
- career guidance, placements and internships
- cultural wellbeing sessions and counselling
- advice about deadly scholarships and grants (internal and external)
- one-to-one or group tutoring for eligible students (through the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme)
- cultural events and activities.
Hear about the AEC
Contact us
If you work or study at Federation, you can call, email or drop into your closest Aboriginal Education Centre during campus hours.
Contact Samuel Clarke, our Aboriginal Student Recruitment Coordinator, if you work at a school or you're thinking of studying at Federation and want some info about starting uni.
Contact Shannen Mennen, our Aboriginal Commmunity and Industry Partnership Broker to learn more about community or business partnership opportunities.
Everyone is welcome
We encourage non-indigenous students and staff to contact us for cultural information, resources and support.
Read our newsletters
You can pick up printed copies of Too Deadly from any AEC office. If you'd like to subscribe or submit an article to future issues, email aec@federation.edu.au.
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