WE HAVE CREATED A TWO-WAY UNIVERSITY PATHWAY PROGRAM 'OUT BUSH'
At Wuyagiba, In South East Arnhem land, Northern Territory
Two-way learning means learning and exchange of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal knowledge. Our initial focus is on delivering 1st year level two-way University courses for local Aboriginal students. In 2024, we also hope to deliver the Certificate 1 in Mechanics with CDU. In the longer term, we hope to open these up to people from outside the region.
Wuyagiba is an small homeland located between the main Aboriginal communities of south east Arnhem Land, Ngukurr and Numbulwar.
We want to increase access to University education for remote living Aboriginal students in Arnhem Land.
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN AUSTRALIA
Wuyagiba Regional Study Hub employs cultural and academic experts to teach on-country. The curriculum focuses on cultural content taught be Elders with academic skills woven through.
BACKED BY THE COMMUNITY
The Wuyagiba Regional Study Hub has widespread support from communities of south east Arnhem Land and beyond.
MAKING THE DREAM A REALITY
We have built “glamping” style tents for our classroom, students dorms and staff accommodation. All students and staff live together at Wuyagiba during the courses.
Wuyagiba Study Hub co-leader Dr Kevin Rogers teaching outside at Wuyagiba outstation, 2019
Dr Kevin and Dr Helen Rogers, Wuyagiba Study Hub Professors, teaching in the Wuyagiba classroom, 2020
Wuyagiba Study Hub glamping style accommodation for students and staff
Our Partners
Ngukurr Community
Ngukurr is a small remote Aboriginal community on the banks of the Roper River in southern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. More than eight different language groups are represented in the town, with kriol being the main language spoken.
Macquarie University
Established in 1964, Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney. Macquarie is committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to produce the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.
Numbulwar Community
Numbulwar is a remote Aboriginal community on the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory. The major language group of the community is Wubuy, that is mainly used by older generations.
wuyagiba BUSH hub aboriginal corporation
Wuyagiba Bush Hub Aboriginal Corporation was set up by the Traditional Owners and Jungayi of Wuyagiba to manage the Study Hub.
