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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support and safe spaces

Get support as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, to help during your time at University.

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Gadigal Centre

Access care and support, social and cultural opportunities, and referrals to other services offered by the University.

The Gadigal Centre has a dedicated postgraduate support officer to support the needs of our postgraduate and coursework students. Drop in at the centre, book an appointment by phone or email for remote support.

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Safe spaces

Access supportive study environments where you can relax and access resources to help with your studies.

Facilities

The Gadigal Centre student support unit offers:

  • access to computers
  • study spaces
  • printing and photocopying
  • common room
  • kitchen.

Location

Room S243, John Woolley Building (A20)
See on Campus Maps

Access

Staffed hours

9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday

Student access hours

6 am to 12 am, daily

Facilities

The Wingara Mura Resource Centre holds a comprehensive collection of resources relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and affairs, including rare and out of print materials, which can be accessed on-site for research (items are not available to borrow or take off-site). You can browse the Centre's collection through the University of Sydney Library Catalogue.

The Resource Centre also offers:

  • access to local and Indigenous newspapers
  • printing and photocopying
  • a quiet study area
  • an on-site librarian to help you find the items you need.

Location

Room N238, John Woolley Building (A20)
See on Campus Maps

Access

9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday

Facilities

The Yooroang Garang space offers:

  • access to computers
  • printing and photocopying
  • common room
  • kitchen
  • group study rooms with medical beds and practical medical equipment.

This safe space is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

Location

Level 1, near main entrance, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18). There's also a 24/7 space on level 1, accessible from the grandstand side of the building. See the Susan Wakil Health Building on Campus Maps

Access

24 hours a day, including weekends

Academic support

Each faculty has a dedicated Academic Advisor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Contact The Gadigal Centre for more information on academic assistance.

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student, you can access the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme. This program provides you with access to tutoring throughout your studies.

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Mentoring Our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program

If you are in your first year of study at the University, the MOBS mentoring program can connect you with current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who can provide advice, guidance and support to help you settle into University life.

Through this structured program you will have opportunities to make friends by joining a community of students to share your culture and university experience with.

For more information, contact the Gadigal Centre.

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Last updated: 02 June 2026

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