Indigenous Nationals 30th Anniversary

The Indigenous Nationals is a week-long sporting event bringing together 550+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student athletes and supporting staff from across Australia. Throughout the week the students will compete across four sports: Netball, Basketball, Touch Football, and Volleyball.

This year, Indigenous Nationals will be returning home to The Wollotuka Institute to celebrate 30 years. The games originally began as a student-led initiative three decades ago and has grown to what it is today. It is seen by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as a chance to come together, meet mob from across Australia and celebrate our culture; connecting over sport.

Mob Market

Mob Market

Expression of Interest

The Wollotuka Institute invites Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members, artists, makers, small businesses, and organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to host a stall at our Mob Markets, held as part of Indigenous Nationals 2026 on Thursday 2 July 2026 at Callaghan campus. We see this as a great opportunity to invite mob to join in the event, showcase their wares and offerings, and enjoy  the atmosphere. For further information, see below the Mob Market Information Form

Mob Market Information Submit your Expression of Interest

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