Teacher Aide First Nations

First Nations Student Opportunities

University of Queensland InspireU Health Science Camp

The University of Queensland’s InspireU Health Science Camp will be held from 29 June to 4 July.  Students will:

• Participate in a week-long on-campus residential camp.
• Attend engaging sessions to further understand health and science.
• Take part in practical, hands-on experiences.
• Explore UQ facilities and services.
• Connect with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander University students.
• Meet fellow high school students.

Follow this link to apply:- 

Applications close 16 May 2025.

The National Indigenous Business School (NIBS)

Applications are now open to First Nations students in Years 11 and 12 to apply for the National Indigenous Business School.  The NIBS will run from Sunday, 29 June – Saturday, 5 July 2025 at Griffith University’s Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses.  All expenses including travel to and from Brisbane, accommodation, meals and activities will be covered.  If you are interested in business, accounting or finance, this is the opportunity for you! Please apply via the link below.

Applications close Thursday, 1 May 2025.

Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School

The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) is on again for 2025! The School will run from 5-12 July, 2025.

VIEWS is a week-long program offered by The University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Swinburne University and Monash University where students experience first-hand the work of engineers, meet Indigenous engineering professionals, discover pathways into engineering and explore four university campuses.

Applications for this program are now open and close on Friday 9 May, 2025 at 5pm.

For more information on the program and a registration form for your students please visit:

University of Queensland InspireU Year 12 Camp

Applications are open for the University of Queensland’s Year 12 Camp which is being held from 30 June to 5 July.

Please follow the link below to apply. Applications close 16 May 2025.

First Peoples School to Uni Program – Griffith University

GUMURRII Student Success Unit is dedicated to raising aspirations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland to reach their full potential.  Year 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in the Griffith University School to Uni program.  This program will provide you with a clear pathway to university and will equip you with the skills you need to successfully complete your studies. 

If you would like to speak with me about opportunities that may be available to your young person, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 4945 0162 or email kmcdo302@eq.edu.au