Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students

Find support and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
VU’s Moondani Balluk Aboriginal grants

Moondani Balluk student grants provide flexible financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at Victoria University. 

We are commited to providing a culturally safe environment and access to education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Our strong background in education and engagement has helped many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students reach their full potential at Victoria University.

Along with a broad range of courses for our students to choose from, Aboriginal TAFE and university subjects are available across a number of courses and programs at VU.

Application support

Applications to most VU courses are via our Online Admissions Centre, or through the Victoria Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC).

Students should also complete the relevant section of the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme, or the Special Consideration Application on VU direct applications.

Those interested in applying for a course should contact Moondani Balluk staff to discuss course options, and the range of support services and pastoral care available.

Assistance for Indigenous students

Advice & support

Moondani Balluk can help you with:

  • ABSTUDY applications
  • course and enrolment advice
  • scholarships and awards
  • access to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource Library
  • referral to counselling, including discrimination advice and referral
  • referrals and support in housing and finance matters
  • social support through our campus locations, cultural awareness activities, community organisations and events
  • graduations and the option to wear and keep the VU Aboriginal stole (a type of academic dress worn at VU graduation ceremonies)
  • career and employment advice through cadetships, work experience and job listings.

Financial support

There are a range of undergraduate scholarships and externally-funded scholarships available, and Moondani Balluk can assist you in your application. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying TAFE courses at Victoria University are eligible for indigenous student concessions. Moondani Balluk can also assist with a student grant and the application process.

Find out about Indigenous student concessions.

Find out about Moondani Balluk student grants 

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Contact us

For details about our Indigenous Academic Unit staff, activities and support, please read our Moondani Balluk information. We have culturally safe spaces on campus for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students:

Footscray Park Campus
Building G, Level 1, Room G121

Footscray Nicholson Campus
Building N, Room N110

St Albans Campus
Building 4, Room 4S109

Werribee Campus
Portable J106

Send us an email, or give us a call to find out more about the ways we can support you.

Contact Marcus Brooke

Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator, Moondani Balluk
Email [email protected]
Phone +61 3 9919 4914

Contact Meriki McCrae-Cooper

Aboriginal Student Officer (TAFE)
Email [email protected]
Phone +61 3 9919 2188

Contact Rhiannon Madden

Aboriginal Student Officer (TAFE)
Email [email protected]
Phone +61 3 9919 5197