Oorala Community Partners

Are you interested in becoming an Oorala community partner?

At Oorala, we are committed to building strong connections with the local Aboriginal community through a range of programs, events and projects. To support this vision, we have established the Oorala Community Partners Register.

If you have a skills or experience that you would like to share with future and current UNE students, we invite you to complete the online Expression of Interest form.

Join our community

Oorala hosts a variety of community engagement events throughout the year. If you, or your organisation, would like to receive invitations to our upcoming events please contact us to be added to the invitation list.

Community Grants

The Oorala Aboriginal Centre is proud to support community-led events, initiatives, and activities that foster a strong sense of culture, community and belonging.

Community grants are offered four (4) times a year, including both general grants and NAIDOC Week grants. Applications that demonstrate a strong alignment with Oorala’s core business and values, will be prioritised.

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

  • Individuals, who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned/operated organisations/services

When can I apply?

2026

ROUND ONE

  • Open: Monday 16th February
  • Close: Sunday 8th March

ROUND TWO | NAIDOC GRANT (exclusively for NAIDOC Week events/program/activities/projects)

  • Open: Mon 4th May
  • Close: Sunday 24th May

ROUND THREE

  • Open: Monday 13th July
  • Close: Sunday 2nd August

ROUND FOUR

  • Open: Monday 19th October
  • Close: Sunday 8th  November

Applications received outside of these times will not be considered until the next applicable Community Grants round.

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How much can I apply for?

  • Up to $2000

What can I apply for?

The following are examples of the types of activities that applicants can apply for, where in alignment with the Oorala Aboriginal Centre’s core business and values.

  • Delivery of an educational cultural workshop.
  • Assist with costs of equipment, travel, and accommodation expenses of a sporting team.
  • Facilitate the booking of a guest speaker or facilitator.
  • Assist with cost of attendance an educational event.
  • Support costs involved with the production of community or public educational resources for community-led research projects on Aboriginal history.
  • Events that celebrate cultural dates of significance such as NAIDOC Week or National Reconciliation Week.

The Oorala Aboriginal Centre will only support activities that align with the University of New England’s policies.

Contact Oorala Management for more information - ooralamgt@une.edu.au