Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education offers a wide range of services to Aboriginal students and the Aboriginal Community. The Centre is located on both the Hobart and Launceston campuses and a student support officer at the Cradle Coast Campus.

Riawunna assists all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students who are studying at the University of Tasmania. Services include:

Orientation Week

This program is offered to new undergraduates before the commencement of first semester. Activities include:

Familiarisation with the Campus
Tour of the Library
Introduction to Academic Terms
Enrolment Assistance
ABSTUDY Information and Assistance
Academic Assistance
Information on Services Available to Students

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) Program

ITAS is a program administered by Riawunna for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This program provides students, with individual and or group tuition to assist in achieving success with their studies.

Resource Materials

Riawunna has a unique reference collection of books, articles, audiovisual materials and cultural materials for use by students and staff at the University and members of the Aboriginal community.

Photocopying facilities are available at a minimum cost.

Murina Program

The Murina Program is Riawunna's own teaching program, designed to prepare students for University studies. The program allows maximum flexibility, and a range of subjects that targeted students needs and reflect Aboriginal community the aspirations.

This program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 18 years and mature aged people are especially encouraged to apply. The Murina Program is run over two, 13 week semesters and includes field trips and other cultural activities.

Orientation and Assesment Program

This program is offered to Aboriginal students who wish to apply for admission to a University undergraduate course or the Murina Program.

Held over 4 - 5 days, the Orientation and Assessment Program informs new students about the University of Tasmania, their course options and the support facilities available to them on campus.

An academic assessment is undertaken to assist students with course selection.

Through the Orientation and Assessment Program, Aboriginal students meet staff and fellow students and establish networks, which will be of value to them throughout their studies.

The Orientation and Assessment Program is conducted annually on Hobart, Launceston and Burnie campuses as required.

Other Services also include:

Counseling and Course Advice
Computer Access
Audio/Visual and Photocopy Equipment
Private Study Areas
Cultural Activities
Friendly atmosphere and a place to relax
Meeting Rooms
Refreshment Facilities
Tutorial Facilities
Academic Support

Student Support Officers:

Hobart:

Deb Brown
Private Bag 06
Hobart 7001

Phone: (03) 6226 2539
Email: D.J.Brown@utas.edu.au

Launceston (Position currenty vacant):

Locked Bag 1344
Launceston 7250

Phone: (03) 6324 3386
Email:

Cradle Coast Campus:

Margaret Grundy
Private Bag 3527
Burnie TAS 7320

Phone: (03) 6430 4506
Email: Margaret.Grundy@utas.edu.au

Please contact the following for further information:

Hobart: Deb Brown

Launceston: Nardia Saunders