Student experience
Wollotuka facilitates a range of activities and experiences for you to connect with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Throughout the University of Newcastle’s calendar year, Wollotuka hosts and supports a range of events and activities to support: Stress-Less Week, Green Week, R U OK Day and Nutrition Week just to name a few. We have hosted trivia nights, movie nights, BBQ lunches, weaving workshops and jewellery making workshops too!
Be sure to touch base with the Student Advancement team, or keep an eye on Túnbilliko, your student communication platform.
Tunbilliko
Túnbilliko - the communication channel for all Wollotuka students.
Túnbilliko is an Awabakal word which means 'exchange'.
Túnbilliko is where we (Student Advancement) will let you know what's going on and (mostly) replace emails from staff. Each campus has its own site, and you can choose which sites you wish to follow to get information from. The best thing about changing the way we communicate with you is that we can update the site during the week, and you get to choose when you read it. Our hope is that you'll actively choose to stay up to date by checking this site - the same way you check Facebook or Instagram.
Men's and Women's group
Our Indigenous Men's and Women's groups have been set up to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their studies through creating a community, holding events, and participating in cultural practice. Contact our Student Advancement Officers for more information.
Student Ambassadors
As a Wollotuka Student Ambassador you will support the Student Advancement and Recruitment teams through events and engagement activities. Our ambassadors are current students who engage with future students, current students and community members. This is a paid role, and you will work on an array of projects including attending community and University events, as well as engaging with other students.
Speak to one of our Student Advancement Officers about how to become a Wollotuka Student Ambassador.
"Working as a Student Ambassador for the Wollotuka Institute whilst studying is amazing. The flexibility allows me focus on my studies and keep a happy balance between work and study life."
- Jackie Watson, Student Ambassador
Indigenous Nationals
Every year, Wollotuka participates in the Indigenous Nationals (formerly known as the National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games).
Students travel to the host University and compete against other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in four core sports: Touch football, netball, basketball, and volleyball.
Contact your Student Advancement Officer for more information on how you can participate.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.