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The 2026 Madalah NAIDOC Showcase: a powerful celebration led by the next generation of First Nations voices
The 2026 Madalah NAIDOC Showcase will bring energy, pride and creativity to Boor...
Giovanni Torre 16 Jun 2026
Opinion: The Indigenous education duopoly Australia refuses to talk about
Indigenous education has a competition problem. For more than a decade, Indigeno...
Sean Gordon 27 May 2026
Netflix and Australian Film Television and Radio School announce $100,000 First Nations scholarship program
A new partnership between the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS...
Alexandra Giorgianni 22 May 2026
Investment matters, so does culture and community
As conversations continue around this year's federal budget and Australia's Clos...
'Elephant in the Room Consulting' makes history with Indigenous-led endowed scholarship
In a landmark moment for Indigenous education and community-led philanthropy, El...
Giovanni Torre 27 Mar 2026
Shooting Stars shine on with MinRes partnership renewal

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has renewed its support for a program that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to achieve their full potential.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Education charity MADALAH appoint Casey Jo Drummond as new CEO

First Nations led non-for profit organisation MADALAH has commenced 2026 under new leadership after appointing Casey Jo Drummond as its new CEO.

Dallmyn Kelly Dallmyn Kelly Jan 16, 2026
Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship opens for Indigenous honours students

Applications have opened for the Neville Bonner Memorial Scholarship, a national award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete an Honours year in political science at any recogn...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 5, 2026
Melbourne Business School to provide full scholarships for Indigenous MBA students

As of 1 January, 2026, all successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to Melbourne Business School's MBA programs will receive a scholarship to cover the full costs of their tuition.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 5, 2025
New investment to empower next generation of First Nations leaders

A boost is on the way for emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, with a new investment set to expand access to culturally grounded leadership programs across Australia.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 16, 2025
University program helps Indigenous students RISE to the occasion

A La Trobe University program is supporting Indigenous high school students to explore university life, build confidence, and feel connected before they even enrol.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 4, 2025
WA Aboriginal teacher scholarship recipients announced

Recipients of this year's Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships, a Western Australian Department of Education initiative, have been announced.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 1, 2025
Tailor tertiary scholarships for marginalised students

Multi-year scholarships are now open to First Nations applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+ and considering or pursuing full-time study at TAFE or public university campuses in 2026.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 30, 2025
2025 Young, Black and Proud scholarships now open

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Queensland can now apply for up to $10,000 in scholarship funding to support their goals in education, sport, or the arts.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 9, 2025
Water Corporation ends support for Indigenous education charity

Western Australian utilities giant, Water Corporation, has ended its support for Indigenous education charity MADALAH. MADALAH provides scholarships for Aboriginal students from across WA to attend so...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 2, 2025
2025 applications open for $5.9 million First Nations cancer scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2025 First Nations Cancer Scholarships Program, a federal government-backed initiative supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and Indigenous-led...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jun 20, 2025
"Anything with mob is where my passion lies” - graduate paying it forward in her community

GO Foundation alumni Makayla Rodrigues wants others to know trusting your gut and backing yourself is the greatest form of self-investment. The Gomeroi and Worimi woman recently completed her Social W...

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Jarred Cross Apr 29, 2025
MADALAH's influence in education keeps on giving

Noongar teacher Simon Hayward's journey as an educator began with MADALAH, a not-for-profit organisation providing scholarships for Indigenous secondary and tertiary students, in more ways than one.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 25, 2025
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