Yungkurrinthi - Office of Indigenous Strategy & Engagement

This morning we came together for our final training session and shirt presentation ahead of the 2026 Indigenous Nationals in Newcastle.

It was a special opportunity to recognise the student athletes selected to represent Flinders University, while also acknowledging the many people who have supported the program throughout the year.

This year's uniform design was created by Flinders alumna, Mya Damon, who shared that "the design represents the three campuses of Flinders and the communities that we build over our time spent at uni and long lasting friendships."

In 2026, the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals will return where it all began, at the University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute. Bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student athletes from universities across Australia to compete.

Congratulations to all students selected to represent Flinders University. We are incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see you compete on the national stage.

What a great turn out for Life in the Uni Lane today! This initiative is held annually at Bedford Park campus for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9-12.

Students are able to take part in hands-on workshops and get a feel for university life, as well as explore study options available to them when the time comes.

We can't wait to welcome these students as future Yungkurrinthi mob and see the positive contributions they will bring to the Flinders community and beyond.

🖤💛❤️

🚀 Thinking about uni but not sure where to start?

Flinders University’s Foundation Studies Program (Indigenous) could be your pathway in 🖤💛❤️

✔️ 14-week program designed to prepare you for uni
✔️ Culturally supportive learning environment
✔️ Small class sizes + one-on-one support
✔️ Study 7 weeks at Yitpi Yartapuultiku or Warriparinga + 7 weeks City Campus or Bedford Park
✔️ Guaranteed entry into 30+ Flinders degrees upon completion

No single pathway fits everyone. This program is built with Community, for Community.

📅 Classes start July 2026
📲 Spots are limited – don’t miss out
👉 Enquire now to find out if this pathway is for you

🔥 Game on! 🔥

Our squad is gearing up for the UniSport Indigenous Nationals 2026 in Newcastle. But first, we hit the court against Adelaide Uni in a friendly showdown, in Netball, Basketball, and Volleyball 💪🏽🏐🏀

Big shoutout to everyone who organised yesterday, such a great vibe and deadly to finally connect (and reconnect!) with the team. Faces are familiar now… bring on Nationals! 🙌🏽

Not long to go, but first… 📚 exams and final assignments to smash 💯
Newcastle, we’re coming for you 👀

👉 Check out the event: https://www.unisport.com.au/event/indigenous-nationals-2026/

Today, Flinders University launches our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2026-2029 and our new Indigenous Workforce Strategy 2026-2030, just ahead of National Reconciliation Week.

Thank you to all the staff and students who have put in their time and ideas into both of these Strategies. We have achieved a lot over the last 2 RAPs and our first Indigenous Workforce Strategy. We can't wait to see what these two strategies bring!

Join us in the Hub at 10am for the launch.

Thinking about starting uni mid-year?
Explore your options and find the right path for you. We’re here to help you every step of the way
Visit https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/indigenous-students

We're excited to invite Indigenous applicants to apply for a role within our Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement (YSE) team. We're looking for a new Indigenous Student Success Officer. This is a role where you will see your influence and impact in real time.

You will work one-on-one with Indigenous students, supporting them on a range of matters, from pre-enrolment advice through to postgraduate studies and assisting with pathways to further study or employment. The role also provides support for outreach activities run by YSE, such as on-campus student recruitment events and Open Days, expos, NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week.

Excellent customer service skills, including excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and the ability to provide reports, written information and presentations for a range of audiences will be critical to your success in this role, as will be your ability to make decisions, apply judgement and problem solving skills when dealing with sensitive and/or complex matters.

Flinders Mission is to change 10 million lives by 2035 – Be a part of that change. Uncle Lewis Yarlupurka O’Brien reminds us of the Kaurna phrase Naarly kumangka – “We’ll do it now, together”, and that is exactly the spirt of this team, and why this role matters.

👉 Take the next step — view the role and apply via the link below or reach out to lean more
https://tinyurl.com/vaptszxj

Yesterday, we held our second Cultural Connection Workshop with Jack Buckskin and the team. It was a great way for students to come together, share a yarn, and take a short break from study. We’re already looking forward to spending time together again at our next session in August 🖤💛❤️

There's still time to apply for the Indigenous Australian Engineering School at Flinders!
For High School Students Yr 9 - 12
12–16 July 2026 Flinders at Tonsley

Applications close today! Thursday 30 April 2026