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Established in 1988 (formerly the Aboriginal Education Unit), the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre has been an integral part of the Murdoch University South street campus. Officially opened on the 29th November 1996, the Centre stands as a tribute to the late Munyari, (Elder Ralph Winmar) who gave his respected counsel for the name - meaning magpie.

Kulbardi provides educational pathways into both pre-tertiary and undergraduate studies. Kulbardi provides dedicated staff to assist, support and refer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with academic, cultural and personal concerns. Assistance with pre-admission, enrolment advice, and research and study skills is also available to intending and current students.

One of Kulbardi's main objectives is to encourage increased participation in tertiary education by Indigenous students. The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre is ultimately designed to foster student interaction, group solidarity and cultural support.

Enrolment & Entry

Enrolment into Murdoch University - Kulbardi Centre - is available via two methods:

Direct entry
Applicants gain entry through completing the Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE), sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for mature-age entrants or previous tertiary study.

Alternative entry
In addition to the TEE and mature-aged entry the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre encourages Indigenous people who may not have had an opportunity to complete formal schooling to apply for admission into tertiary study. At Kulbardi we provide alternative entry pathways which do not necessarily take into account your educational background:

Advice [including application forms] about applying for alternative entry at Murdoch University via the Kulbardi Centre can be provided by the Kulbardi Student Support Coordinator on (08) 9360 2128 or kulbardi@murdoch.edu.au

FACILITIES

South Street campus
Kulbardi houses a common room where students can meet and relax. A study room, tutoring room, library resources, photocopying and computing facilities, with email and internet access (24 hour access), are also available. The Kulbardi Centre has a BBQ area and an outdoor area for studying or relaxing during the warmer times of the year. The Kulbardi Centre is conveniently located near the Student Guild.

Rockingham campus
The Kulbardi Centre now has facilities available at the Murdoch University Rockingham campus, including: computers, photocopier, study space, and a common room area to relax and socialise.

ITAS
Free tutorial assistance is available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at Murdoch University. Via the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) Indigenous students can receive supplementary coaching and study help. The overall goal of ITAS is to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students in maintaining consistent and progressive results throughout their studies. Funds for ITAS are provided by the Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).

MAISA
All Indigenous students at Kulbardi are represented by the Murdoch Aboriginal & Islander Student Association (MAISA) which is responsible for Indigenous student rights and facilitating regular social functions. An elected member of MAISA also represents the Indigenous student population on campus via the Murdoch University Guild of Students.

INDIGENOUS MENTORING
At the Kulbardi Centre an Indigenous mentoring support system exists for all Kulbardi students. This system links all students together so that they can share academic knowledge and administrative hindsight as a group. It assists in giving valuable networking skills to all that access the program. It puts a 'name to a face' builds confidence and creates a sense of cultural unity and a Kulbardi Community.

It is: Indigenous students giving back to other Indigenous students on campus. Sharing knowledge, skill and know-how.

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