Murdoch University is committed to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have every opportunity to succeed in higher education. We recognise that financial challenges can create significant barriers, and we are dedicated to helping remove these through targeted scholarships and support.
Murdoch University is proud to work alongside individuals, organisations and communities who share our commitment to reconciliation and education opportunity. Together, we can help empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to reach their potential and make meaningful contributions.
How to donate
By contributing to scholarships for First Nations students, our donors play a vital role in fostering equity, access and achievement. These scholarships not only assist students in overcoming financial hardship, but also create pathways for academic success, personal growth and future leadership.
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Success Scholarships
Kulbardi was first established in 1988 as the Aboriginal Education Unit for Murdoch University. The centre was named the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre by respected Elder Ralph Winmar. Kulbardi, pronounced ‘Kool-bar-dee’, is the Noongar word for magpie.
The Kulbardi Success Scholarships are open to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Murdoch University.
Find out more about donating to Kulbardi or donate now via the link above.
Yawardani Jan-ga
Yawardani Jan-ga is an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program that adopts a neurodevelopment lens to understand the multifaced social-emotional challenges experienced by Aboriginal young people and youth, implemented at multiple sites across Western Australia’s remote Kimberley.
Situated in Broome and Halls creek within the Kimberley, Yawardani Jan-ga is forging ‘new territory’ for Murdoch, actively growing the Institute’s reputation in the remote and regional setting. Yawardani Jan-ga has an outstanding panel of predominantly Aboriginal Chief Investigators and is guided by a Cultural Governance Group made of Kimberley Aboriginal community members.
Find out more about Yawardani Jan-ga or donate now via the link above.
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Boordawan Movement
The Boordawan Movement is a Noongar word for “future” and a groundbreaking initiative led by Murdoch University’s First Nations team.
This movement aims to empower Aboriginal students as the next generation of leaders. It blends academic excellence with cultural growth to foster well-rounded, community-minded graduates.
This movement is the first of its kind in Western Australia’s university sector, supporting Aboriginal self-determination and leadership succession.
Connect with us
Call +61 8 9360 6211 or email philanthropy@murdoch.edu.au.
