Indigenous Collaboration

The University of Newcastle is recognised nationally for its active support of the aspirations of Indigenous people through access to higher education.

The Wollotuka Institute

The Wollotuka Institute is designed to consolidate all Indigenous activities of the University into one operational and strategic body in order to serve the University's strategic priority and commitment to Indigenous Collaboration. The four functions of the Institute incorporate Academic, Research, Indigenous Student Support and Development and Indigenous Staff Employment and Development.

Yapug Program

Yapug is a program designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gain skills for entry into the health and other professions.

Indigenous Employment

It is the University's intention to assist Indigenous people to seek employment with the University, to support Indigenous members of staff, and to increase the number of Indigenous Australians working within the University.