Yagilaith

Yagilaith means ‘learning’ in WoiWurrung language.

Hosted by Murrup Barak, Yagilaith is an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on an ATAR/IB pathway in any state or territory to experience what studying at the University of Melbourne is like.

During Yagilaith, participants will:

  • Attend the A Day at Melbourne event. During the event you will get to sit in a lecture, tour the campus, and find out about different study options at the University
  • Hear from current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • Participate in workshops and activities led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff from various faculties
  • Stay on-campus at a Residential College
  • Visit Murrup Barak
  • Explore Melbourne city
  • Meet other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 11 and Year 12 students

Dates: July 2025

Eligibility: Students in Year 11 and 12 in 2025

Cost: There is no cost to participate. All expenses are covered including accommodation, food and flights to Melbourne. Participants will stay at a Residential College on-campus.

How to apply: Applications have now closed for Yagilaith 2024. Applications for 2025 will open in September, with the program taking place in July 2025.

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