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.
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.
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!
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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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is Monday 27 May until Monday 3 June. This year’s theme ‘Now More Than Ever’ is a reminder to all of us that the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will – and must – continue, and we can discover ways of contributing to this by learning about our shared histories, cultures and achievements in Australia.
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 2024 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!
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.
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.
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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