
Do you want to make a difference in your community, help young people learn and reach their potential and become a role model for the next generation?
An education degree can help you achieve your goals and give back to your community.
To become a teacher, you will normally study at university for four years for an undergraduate teaching degree.
Check out the uni closest to you …
The following universities offer study to become a teacher. A number also offer Indigenous study programs to teach on country.
Check out the university admissions centre in your state or territory
| New South Wales and the ACT Queensland South Australia and the Northern Territory |
Tasmania Victoria Western Australia |
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Hi there , I am a 30 year old Aboriginal man. I live in western Sydney but my family roots are Wiradjuri and are from central NSW . I am very interested in becoming a teacher , I have been for a few years but just never gone to the next step . I’d really love to take that next step and I’m hoping you guys will be able to help me . if u could send any info or even call me on 0403719134 and help me out with this it would be very much appreciated. Thanks for reading, have a great afternoon. Cheers, Jem
Hi Jem, we suggest that you contact the ‘Join Our Mob’ program at the NSW Department of Education and Communities, please see:
https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/teacher-education-scholarship-aboriginal
This program is designed to increase employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people as teachers and it would be useful to discuss your career aspirations with them and see if they can assist in any way.
Their contact details are:
Aboriginal Employment and Career Initiatives Team
Phone: (02) 9836 9103
Email:
Good luck with your endeavours.
Julianne Treloar
Research Assistant, MATSITI.