School of Indigenous Studies
Gnalla Moorditj Bullargar – We are strong together
Achieving excellence and equity in all aspects of higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The School of Indigenous Studies empowers its staff, students and researchers.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The University of Western Australia acknowledges the custodians and traditional custodians and traditional owners of land on which any of its campuses are located.
At the main camps, Crawley, the University acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which it is situated. The Whadjuk Noongar remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practice their languages, beliefs and knowledge.
At the main camps, Crawley, the University acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which it is situated. The Whadjuk Noongar remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practice their languages, beliefs and knowledge.
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Indigenous Student Information
Outreach Programs
The School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) at The University of Western Australia (UWA) offers a range of program that bring Indigenous High School Students onto campus allowing them to experience university study and life.
Our courses
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Indigenous Knowledge History and Heritage
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships available to Indigenous Australians studying at The University of Western Australia whether you are a commencing student or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree.
Research
We are committed to Indigenous-led, quality research that makes a positive contribution to both the Indigenous and academic communities
Bilya Marlee Building
The School of Indigenous Studies moved into their new home the Bilya Marlee building (meaning river of the Swan) in July 2020.
This new purpose-built facility is a key component within the southern precinct of the campus, and has improved the current student experience for the School of Indigenous Studies, the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health and POCHE Centre for Indigenous Health.
News and events
Get in touch
Address: 35 Stirling Highway, Perth WA 6009 Australia
Phone: (+61 8) 6488 3428
Email: [email protected]