
The
Aboriginal Education Centre at the University of Ballarat
(UB) provides support to prospective and current Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students. The centre has a range of support
for both Higher Education and TAFE students at Mt Helen, SMB and
Horsham which any student is welcome to use.
Students are able to receive a broad range of educational and
community support at all campuses of UB. Our staff, who include TAFE
Aboriginal Liaison Officers (ALOs), and an Aboriginal Education
Officer, are available to provide personalised support.
Services provided include:
Scholarship information
Computer lounge
Access to tutorial support
Resource library
Career advice
Facilitation of involvement with local Aboriginal community
Referrals to childcare, accommodation, financial and transport
services.
The Aboriginal Education Centre
is also available to provide advice about Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander issues to the broader UB student and staff
population.