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International Students | 23 May 2023 |
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From 27 May to 3 June, people across Australia will come together to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW), which is a time for us to learn about Australia’s shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. We invite you to come together and take part in one (or more) of the many events and activities hosted by UniSA – online and in-person – as well as those held across the South Australian community. Visit our National Reconciliation Week website to learn more. Don't forget to also check out some exam resources available in this newsletter edition. |
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Nunga Screen 2023: An online screening of short films by First Nations filmmakers |
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Embark on a journey of discovery with the Botanical Gardens Guided Tour |
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Celebrate the spirit of reconciliation at these fun campus events |
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Learn about the establishment of a First Nations Voice |
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Diane Dent: Recognising the past through nature, art and song |
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Get prepared for exams with the PASS SWOTVAC sessions |
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Solve mysteries and make new friends: Adventure Rooms with the G’Day Mates |
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Student tips: Managing study stress |
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Nunga Screen 2023: An online screening of short films by First Nations filmmakers
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UniSA is proud to once again host Nunga Screen in 2023, in collaboration with Country Arts SA with support from the South Australia Film Corporation.
Nunga Screen is an annual event that celebrates First Nations culture, stories, and language through film. This year’s Nunga Screen features five curated short films from emerging and established First Nations artists, including Jarli,
Aboriginal Warrior and Bunker: The Last Fleet.
Join us for the free online screening of Nunga Screen, open to all UniSA students, staff and public film lovers. The event will be hosted by Ngarrindjeri man Josh Trevorrow, Country Arts SA’s First Nations Arts & Cultural Manager and Filmmaker, who will also facilitate a Q&A session at the conclusion of the short films. Register now to receive a link to the screening and invite your friends and family too!
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Monday 29 May |
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7.00pm – 8.30pm |
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Embark on a journey of discovery with the Botanical Gardens Guided Tour
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Come along and explore the Botanic Gardens Native Plant Trail where you'll delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Aboriginal people. Step into the lush Adelaide Botanic Gardens and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of native plants.
Our knowledgeable Aboriginal guide will show you the various ways in which these plants are used in Aboriginal culture and share stories about the social history of the Aboriginal people and their unique way of life. Book your free ticket now. |
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Tuesday 30 May |
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1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Adelaide Botanic Gardens |
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Celebrate the spirit of reconciliation at these fun campus events
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Celebrate National Reconciliation Week with a range of fun and meaningful activities across our campuses! Enjoy tasty kangaroo sausages, Indigenous foods, sweets, and music. You can also showcase your creativity in a fun colouring-in session, experience the art of weaving, and make a reconciliation-themed badge to take home. Plus, engage in conversations about ways to talk and connect with Aboriginal people in your studies, your workplaces and your lives.
Check out the schedule below and be a part of this inspiring experience.
Brekky Bar & Smoking Ceremony | Tuesday 30 May | 8.30am – 11.00am, 11.15am – 11.45am | City East
Brekky Bar, Welcome to Country & Music | Tuesday 30 May | 8.45am – 11.00am, 12.00pm – 2.00pm | Magill
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Bar | Wednesday 31 May | 9.30am – 12.00pm | City West
BBQ | Thursday 1 June | 11.30am – 2.00pm | Mawson Lakes
Weaving and Yarning Circle (registration required) | Thursday 8 June | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Magill |
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Learn about the establishment of a First Nations Voice
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This National Reconciliation Week, we are reminded of the importance of giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a voice on issues that affect them. A First Nations Voice to Parliament, protected by the Constitution, is a key element of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
A Voice to Parliament will give Indigenous communities a route to help inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives, because giving people a say will lead to more effective results. Embedding a Voice in the Constitution would recognise the special place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia’s history, and that it can’t be shut down by successive governments.
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this year, a referendum will take place to allow Australians to vote for a change in the Constitution to include a First Nations Voice to Parliament. We encourage you to learn more about this vital issue to get an insight into the journey towards reconciliation in Australia. |
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Diane Dent: Recognising the past through nature, art and song
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Once home to children of the Stolen Generation, Colebrook is now ‘a place of healing and learning’, the story of which is told in a film that was shown at the 2022 Cannes Short Film Festival. The film is an initiative of the Blackwood Reconciliation Group (BRG), which was founded in the 1990s by UniSA alumna Diane Dent.
On completion of her Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies at UniSA in 1992, Diane and some fellow students founded the BRG. "Many non-Aboriginal people wanted very much to have contact with First Nations people. They did not know how they could do this and the BRG eventually became a possible way to meet.”
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the leadership of Diane as Chair, BRG established Colebrook Reconciliation Park, which now stands as a memorial to those children and their families. Artworks and listening posts help tell the story and promote discussions with visiting students. Sculptures by renowned artist Silvio Apponyi were modelled on various women who grew up in the home and help ensure their story is told. Despite her retirement at 70, Diane continues to follow developments at Colebrook Reconciliation Park as it continues to evolve.
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Get prepared for exams with the PASS SWOTVAC sessions
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Need study support before the exams? Our Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) is holding in-person and online revision sessions during SWOTVAC to help you review the course material, guide you through practice questions and provide you with study tips to help you ace your exams.
These free and informal study sessions are facilitated by students who have excelled in the courses, which allows you to get first-hand experience and practical advice from them and be more prepared.
The PASS SWOTVAC sessions for Business courses will be held from Tuesday 23 May to Friday 26 May at City West and online. Sessions for other programs and campuses will be announced soon. |
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Solve mysteries and make new friends: Adventure Rooms with the G’Day Mates
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There is no better way to unwind than by taking part in an escape challenge. Brought to you by the G’Day Mates, the activity will feature exciting themes, from The Black Queen’s dark castle to a Mad Scientist’s lab. The best part is you will get to work with new friends to escape the room. The challenge might only be 1.5 hours, but the connections you will make may last forever.
Tickets are only $15, so grab yours now! |
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Sunday 4 June |
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2.00pm – 5.00pm |
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Adventure Rooms Adelaide, Rundle Mall |
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Student tips: Managing study stress
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As we are getting towards the end of this study period, assignments and exams can create a lot of stress. UniSA’s Master of Communications student Quynh Anh Duong has shared some tips that helped her manage her wellbeing when juggling with study stress.
• Sleep. I simply cannot function without sleep. Do not settle for less than five hours of sleep before an exam. Do not make it worse by pairing a four-hour sleep with a double-shot espresso either.
• If you are too stressed, do some laundry, cook a TikTok meal, then go back to studying. Break your cramming before it breaks you. Take healthy, hearty mini breaks, then go back. If you have friends that are also studying, check in on them as well. Being stressed together actually helps.
• Reward
yourself. I keep myself going by thinking about the new Spiderman and Barbie movies, plus multiple cocktails.
Remember that it’s just an exam. There are many ways to measure success, and a High Distinction is just one option. If you feel like you need help with managing your wellbeing during exams, make sure you book an appointment with the UniSA Counselling Service now, as bookings for the exam period do fill up fast. |
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The University of South Australia respectfully
acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the lands that are now home to the UniSA campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. |
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