Indigenous Student Scholarships & Services

Indigenous Student Scholarships & Services

Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student at Swinburne Online with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.

Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) handles all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne. This includes governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture and engagement.

Access vital cultural and engagement programs and opportunities across local and interstate communities. Receive academic support, apply for a scholarship, plan your career and more.

We’re here to ensure that all Indigenous students have a positive, inclusive and successful experience at Swinburne and realise your potential.

Scholarships for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Students

There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.

How it works

1.Check eligibility

2.Gather the relevant documentation

3.Produce a personal statement

4.Obtain your references

5.Apply online here

For more information, check out the scholarships application guide here.

Indigenous Academic Support Program (IASP)

Receive personalised academic tutoring to navigate your coursework successfully. Learn more.

Cultural support and opportunities

Embrace and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through key Indigenous events, workshops, and opportunities. Learn more.

Networking opportunities

Connect with peers and form friendships through MTC’s Indigenous Student Lounge and Indigenous Learning Circles. Learn more.

Enrolment assistance

Access enrolment support from our Indigenous Student Services team to ensure a smooth process. Learn more.

Indigenous Student Charter

Understand how Swinburne is leading Indigenous student empowerment and excellence where you are valued, respected and heard. These principles and actions can be explored in Swinburne’s Indigenous Student Charter. Learn more.

Moondani Vocational Centre of Excellence (MVCE)

Develop skills and experience across growing industries like the care economy, renewable energy, and construction. Learn more.

Other Services

• Indigenous Career and Employment Support
• Indigenous Nationals Sporting Competitions
• On-Country Development Program
• Indigenous Spaces and Place
• Orientation for Indigenous students
• Graduation for Indigenous student
• Other Culture programs such as art competitions
• Indigenous events
• Indigenous research
• Reconciliation Action Plan

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer-east, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands.

We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.