Ngarara Willim Centre is a place at RMIT for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage with their education and to be supported and encouraged throughout their studies. Our team offers ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
“Ngarara” means gathering and “Willim” means home in the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung language, the traditional custodians of the land where RMIT stands.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is currently studying at RMIT, or looking to do so in the future, we encourage you to contact us.
Indigenous community support and engagement for non-students.
Find out how the Ngarara Willim Centre can help you with entry into RMIT programs and ensure you get the support you need to succeed in your studies.
Would you like someone from Ngarara Willim Centre to visit your community or school?
There is a Ngarara Willim Centre at each RMIT campus offering a range of free facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
A dedicated orientation program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students starting their studies at RMIT.
Free and specialised tutoring to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
RMIT supports a comprehensive scholarship program that addresses some of the financial, educational and difficult circumstances our students can face.
How study allowed Skye to take her marketing business to the next level.
Juanita's journey through study, fashion and starting a successful business.
Sarah was recently awarded the Roy and Iris Simmons award for her STEM studies.
Shona talks to us about her internships on her journey to become a lawyer.
To sign up for the Ngarara Willim e-newsletter, email ngarara.willim@rmit.edu.au and we'll add you to our mailing list.
Phone: +61 3 9925 4885 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays)
Email: ngarara.willim@rmit.edu.au
Facebook: facebook.com/ngararawillim
Our artwork, by Wurundjeri artist Mandy Nicholson, represents the Wurundjeri ‘Welcome Ceremony’.
The artwork depicts Manna Gum leaves used to smoke an area when visitors arrive. The smoke cleanses the area of evil spirits. The leaves have swirling lines showing that they are still green and their oils still present, promoting more smoke.
The central section of the work is the smoke 'spirit' that all people must pass through to be cleansed.
The background is symbolic of the glow of fires from the camp. The fire’s warmth and light is comforting for visitors.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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