Student success

The Riawunna team works closely with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to support success at uni.

Aboriginal Student Advisers

Advisers work to ensure a positive experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at every stage of your university journey.

Riawunna scholarships

Scholarships and bursaries provide students with significant financial and academic support to study.

Riawunna Orientation Program

Our Orientation Program is a culturally welcoming environment that introduces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to University.

Riawunna Tutoring Program

Access one-to-one or group tutoring, which can often mean the difference between struggling with your studies and succeeding. Each student is entitled to 3 hours a week per subject.

Riawunna Centre Study Lab

The Riawunna Study Lab has up-to-date hardware and we can accommodate students’ different learning needs by installing specialist software.

Riawunna Community Room

A welcoming space for students to hang out, chat, relax, and connect. We hold events throughout the academic year, such as lunches, morning teas, yarning circles, community events, and film nights.

Counselling and wellbeing

When you become a student with us, our staff are here to support you. Whenever you have a question or concern, you can reach us.

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Riawunna scholarships

The Riawunna Centre provides a number of scholarships and bursaries as part of the University of Tasmania's Scholarships Program which provides students with significant financial and academic support to study.

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Employment and internship opportunities

The growth of Aboriginal employment at the University is guided by the University's Aboriginal Employment Plan, and entails a strong focus on the attraction, retention, and success of our Aboriginal workforce.

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