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.
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Indigenous Nationals returns home for landmark 30th anniversary
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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.