Wirringka Student Services offers a range of events throughout the year that are free for students to attend. Offered exclusively to Aboriginal students studying at UniSA, our events provide an opportunity for you to connect with your peers in a fun and relaxed environment. Spaces are limited so registration is essential.
Adelaide University’s Open Day 2025 invites prospective students, families, and communities to explore campuses, meet staff, and discover opportunities for study and support. First Nations stalls will be present at all campus locations, providing information and support tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Join us at:
City East and West campuses on Sunday 27 July, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Mount Gambier on Sunday 3 August, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm,
Magill on Wednesday 13 August, 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm,
Roseworthy and Mawson Lakes on Sunday 17 August (11:00 am to 4:00 pm and 11:00 am to 3:00 pm respectively),
and Whyalla on Sunday 31 August, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Make sure to visit the First Nations stall to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the pathways and support available.
Calling sisters, mothers, auntys, nans, sistergirls and female-identifying Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UniSA! Join us for ar elaxing online workshop to learn how to make your own woven earrings with a talented Ngumpie Weaver. You'll get all the materials sent to your place beforehand, so you’re all set to weave from home.
Spots are limited to 10 students only, so make sure to register by 5:00pm Monday 28 July to get your weaving kit delivered in time.
Join us to celebrate the start of uni with a free BBQ on campus. Bring your family along and come have a yarn with Wirringka staff and other Aboriginal students. Please advise any dietary requirements and register for your free tickets by 20 August 2025.
Get active, have fun and connect with each other while participating in activities that you're interested in. Enjoy free lunch while hearing from a guest speaker. You'll also go in the draw to win prizes valued at more than $400 simply by attending!
A workshop for all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Learn dilly bag weaving with a talented Ngumpie Weaver. All materials will be sent to you beforehand.
Calling brothers, fathers, uncles, pops, brotherboys and male-identifying Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Learn how to finish and paint your own emu caller with Michael from MJ's Designs. All materials will be sent to you beforehand.
A workshop for all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Learn how to finish and paint your own clapsticks with Michael and Jenna from MJ’s Designs. All materials will be sent to you beforehand.
As part of SP5 2025 Orientation Wirringka Student Services will be hosting a meet and greet with commencing Aboriginal students. This is an opportunity to connect with your peers and find out more about how we can support you during your studies.
Sessions are available online and face-to-face, with face-to-face sessions being held at metropolitan campuses during Orientation week.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is Tuesday 27 May until Tuesday 3 June. This year’s theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’ reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It calls on all of us to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward to build a more united and respectful nation.
A dedicated group of UniSA staff and students have worked together to create UniSA's National Reconciliation Week program with a variety of free in-person and online events, and we invite you to come along and get involved
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Come to our information sessions about the fully funded 2025 First Nations International Study Tour! Learn more about the itinerary and activities, including hearing directly from our partners in Fiji. Be stepped through the full process - including application, preparation, costs, and travel. Hear answers to commonly asked questions and have the opportunity to ask questions of your own. Get excited about this amazing opportunity!
Support local Aboriginal-owned businesses at UniSA’s first ever Aboriginal Makers & Creators Day.
Create a dot painting*, make your own bush beads jewellery*, or join in a group canvas painting led by Marra Dreaming. You’ll also have the chance to learn about traditonal tools and taste some native plants. Plus, enjoy beautiful tunes from, Katie Aspel and check out Ngarrindjeri Dreaming’s market stall packed with handmade goods.
Lunch is available for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Literacy for Life.
Check the full schedule & register
*Registration is required for these activities
Wirringka in collaboration with Career Services, invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to join us for a 1:1 or small group career conversation at the Magill Campus Wirringka space. Chat with experienced Career Adviser, Claire, and Wirringka staff Sam about your career plans and pathways, job search strategy, application processes, interview readiness, future study plans, and much more.
No appointment required. Drop-in welcome.
Wirringka in collaboration with Career Services, invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to join us for a 1:1 or small group career conversation at the City West Campus Wirringka space. Chat with experienced Career Adviser, Angelika, and Wirringka staff Anna about your career plans and pathways, job search strategy, application processes, interview readiness, future study plans, and much more.
No appointment required. Drop-in welcome.
Following the success of our online weaving workshop series, we've organised two more sessions and we'd love for you to come along! Whether you missed out on our previous workshops or simply want to join another session, everyone is welcome to join the fun while learning cultural basket weaving.
Come yarn with Elders at the City East Campus Wirringka space. Enjoy a catered lunch and receive wellbeing gifts to support your studies.
Whether you’re just starting out or have studied at UniSA for a while, come connect with fellow students and Elders, and keep the fire burning!
Nunga Screen shares stories of love, friendship, healing country practices, of belonging, community, culture, and above all the strength and connection of First Nations peoples to their land and culture.
The screening will be hosted by Ngarrindjeri man Josh Trevorrow, Country Arts SA, First Nations Arts & Cultural Manager, and Filmmaker. He will facilitate a Q&A session after the conclusion of the short films, joined by a few of the filmmakers.
Learn traditional basket weaving with talented Ngumpie Weaver Tegan Murdock and yarn with deadly UniSA Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and staff during this relaxing online session.
You'll get all the materials sent to your place beforehand, so you’re all set to weave from home. Whether you’re a first-timer or just keen to hang out, this is for you. Spots are limited, so make sure to register by 11:00pm Thursday 27 June to get your weaving kit delivered in time.
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Join our online Yarning Circle designed to foster connection for our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are studying online, externally or at our regional campuses.
Facilitated by Dylan Hunter and Amy Pfitzner from Wirringka Student Services, this Yarning Circle will focus on building connections, checking in, and referrals to other UniSA services. We are excited to have the National Archives of Australia join us to speak about their services, including assistance with family history searches. Wayne Buckskin will also be joining us to talk about UniSA graduate programs. Additionally, UniSA International will discuss the 2024 First Nations International Study Tour, offering an exciting opportunity for students interested in a funded international study experience.
Connect via ZOOM at any point during the hour if you need advice on careers, resume writing, interviewing and more!
Hosted by Pangula Mannamurna, come along to meet Wirringka's Community Engagement Officer for Mount Gambier and learn how they can support your ongoing study journey. There will also be the opportunity to connect with other service providers located throughout the region, that can support your health, housing needs and much more.
Come yarn with Elders at Magill Campus Wirringka study space. Enjoy a catered lunch and receive wellbeing gifts to support your studies.
This is a chance for students to reflect on what matters most in their lives at University and gain guidance and advice from our Elders here at Purkarninthi. Life at uni is tough at times and sometime we need an opportunity to sit and rest and reconnect with others on those challenges. So whether you’re just starting out or have studied at UniSA for a while, come connect with fellow students and Elders, and keep the fire burning!
Do you love footy?
We’ve got some reserved tickets for the Adelaide Crows Vs Geelong Cats game at Adelaide Oval.
Limited number available- first in best dressed!
Are you eager to engage in a meaningful conversation about Closing the Gap initiatives?
Join us for the Closing the Gap, A Conversation special event, where we will explore important insights with esteemed Aboriginal Elders Uncle Frank, Aunty Roslyn and Aunty Lynette, and UniSA Aboriginal academic leader Michael Watkins.
After the discussion stay around to chat with panel members and enjoy delicious snacks with native ingredients celebrating Aboriginal culture by Something Wild, while listening to live soothing tunes from Aboriginal artist, Kyarna Rose.
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) will be visiting the City East campus to meet with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander UniSA students studying across all Allied Health disciplines to connect, assist with career pathways, and talk about IAHA’s upcoming conference in December. Free lunch provided!
With sell-out seasons across Australia and the UK, our premier First Nations Comedy Allstars bring huge belly laughs from the heart of the wide brown land. Starring Janty Blair, Sean Choolburra, Elaine Crombie, Kevin Kropinyeri, Andy Saunders and Jay Wymarra.
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Join us for a day on the Adelaide shores with an Aboriginal Elder. Learn about the cultural history of the region, get involved in interactive cultural sessions, tucker in to some indigenous food and be immersed in the music of didgeridoo, all while spotting local wildlife and soaking in your beautiful surroundings.
Join this session where our friendly Wirringka staff will demonstrate how to identify and apply for all Aboriginal scholarships, inform what documentation is required and provide advice with written statements.