Indigenous Support

The Indigenous Education Centre (IEC) at Kangan Institute is an innovative environment that fosters and promotes indigenous learning while supporting Indigenous students undertaking study and training in a wide array of courses across the institute.

Honouring the traditional landowners of the area, Gunung-Willam – Balluk, Boonwurrung and Wurrundjeri Peoples, the centre merges the cultural heritage and values of these landowners with contemporary Aboriginal culture and strong networks with key Aboriginal organisations to ensure that our students are supported through their time with us.

If you are interested in hearing more about Indigenous education training options available at Kangan Institute, call us on 1300 328 329.

The Indigenous Education Centre plays an important role in supporting our Aboriginal students by providing them with a welcoming environment at all times and assisting them where required to find the TAFE course of their choice, getting enrolled and starting their training.

Most students engage in the TAFE course of their choice at the institute and use the IEC for social activities or support (if required). We also conduct several events throughout the year, celebrating Aboriginal and Indigenous culture and key milestones to which all the students are invited along with their friends and family.

We have dedicated Koorie Liaison Officers, Koorie Student Support Officers and a Koorie Engagement Mentor at the IEC to assist students in accessing a full range of support services. To speak with one of our staff, please contact us on 1300 328 329.

KOORIE STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER AND KOORIE LIAISON OFFICER ROLES

Our KSSO and KLO are the first points of contact for our students. They support in a number of ways. The supports we can offer our students include:

• Offering relevant support to meet student’s educational aspirations
• Be the first point of contact to triage enquiries and issues
• Organise LLN Support
• Organise Tutoring and Mentoring Support
• Liaise with other departments within Bendigo TAFE
• Pastoral Care and support referral

KOORIE ENGAGEMENT MENTOR

Our KEM is available to provide support & assistance to students with the following but isn’t limited to:

• Provide Support, Pastoral Care and Advocate for ATSI students
• Referrals to other support services within Bendigo TAFE such as Student Support, Disability, Reconnect as well as external Mainstream and Aboriginal Services and Programs
• Assist with housing applications, Centrelink applications, Utility Relief Grants and various forms and applications
• Assist with mock interviews, resume, selection criteria’s job applications
• Assist with pathways into further study or employment
• Our Mentor assists with any other supports that our ATSI students may require