Indigenous Education Centre

Department Summary

Named after the traditional landowners of the area, the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre at Kangan Institute is recognised as a leading provider of vocational education and training to Indigenous students throughout Melbourne.

The Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre aims to empower students by merging the cultural heritage and values of the traditional landowners, with contemporary Aboriginal culture and cutting-edge learning technology.

Located in the North-Western suburbs of Melbourne, the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre offers a range of courses for Indigenous Australians.

Students learn through a combination of classroom, practical and online learning. These include art exhibitions, music festivals, community projects, and the use of multimedia resources such as toolboxes on the TAFE virtual campus (TAFEVC) and electronic learning packages. Upon completion of a course, students will receive on-going support including help finding employment in their area of study.

The Institute's Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy provides traineeships across the organisation for students who show dedication to learning outcomes and a commitment to finding employment.

The Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre also includes the state-of-the-art Gumbrie-Gurmil Flexible Learning Centre with nearly 30 computers.

Department Vision/Mission Statement

A place of belonging that provides quality education and training programs with cultural integrity, quality student support services, and a high professional commitment by all staff.

Our Commitment

To provide each student, consistently with, education and training opportunities which, set and maintain standards of excellence Based on quality program delivery and support, cultural integrity, professional commitment, and articulated pathways into further education and training and employment opportunities.

Courses Offered

Building and Construction

Business and Clerical

Community Services

Horticulture

Indigenous Education

Information Technology

Training and Assessment

VCE and VCAL

2008 IEC Student Handbook

Download the 2008 IEC Student Handbook here

Contact Details

Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre
Kangan Institute - Broadmeadows
Building W - Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows
Melway Ref: Map 6 G7

Postal Address: Kangan Institute - Indigenous Education Centre
Private Bag 299
Somerton VIC 3062
Phone: (03) 9279 2357
Fax: (03) 9279 2358
Email: iec@kangan.edu.au
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Stelios Stylianou

'I'd always wanted to pass on my skills and passion for the automotive trade to young people, so I decided to gain a teaching qualification by enrolling in the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training at Kangan Institute.'

Stelios Stylianou

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Last updated: 17 March 2010 Page owner: Carmen Rossitto (Indigenous Education Centre)