Yinga Kara Orientation Program

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to reschedule Trimester 2 Yinga Kara

We are offering 1 on 1 online sessions to get ready before trimester for any students that are interested. Please contact the team at ooralasupport@une.edu.au

Yinga Kara, an Anaiwan word for ‘my path’ is all about getting you ready to start your studies at UNE.

For all Commencing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.

Come along and meet us and find out what Oorala has to offer. Over three days you will meet other students, your academic coordinators, organise your student cards, work through any enrolment issues and have lots of fun.

Come along and experience college life accommodation and create new friendships with other students on the same study journey as you.

Yinga Kara Orientation Program - REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

Trimester 2, 2026 Yinga Kara Orientation Program

Wednesday 17th - Thursday 18th June 2026

Our Yinga Kara program is designed to welcome commencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they begin their journey at UNE. Over two (2) days on our beautiful Armidale campus, you will connect with staff, meet fellow students, and experience a culturally safe and supportive introduction to university life.

The Oorala Centre will assist you with the essentials - including travel, accommodation, and meals * so you can focus on building the foundations for your studies and future success.

TRIMESTER 2, 2026 YINGA KARA PROGRAM

Wednesday 17 - Thursday 18 June

Wednesday 17 June
7:30am BREAKFASTRobb College
7:30am

Bus to collect students to transport to Oorala

 
8:30am

Registration opens

  • Collect registration pack

Oorala

9:00am

Welcome and Overview

  • Meet & Greet with Oorala staff
  • Overview of the day

Oorala

9:30am

What to expect at UNE

  • Setting realistic expectations for your study life

Oorala

10:30am MORNING TEA

Oorala

11:00am

Navigating Your Trimester Oorala
Key Dates & MyLearn Orientation            

  • Stream 1 – TRACKS Students
  • Stream 2 – Undergraduate students
    • MyLearn (UNE101)
    • Unit information
    • Timetables

Oorala

12:00pm MyLearn Login session Oorala Study Lab

12:30pm

Sign up for a Tutor

Oorala Study Lab

1:30pm

LUNCH

Oorala

2:00pm

Cultural Tour

Armidale

3:00pmArt Session with LarissaOorala
4:00pm Wrap Up of the Day & Free Time 
6:00pm
  • Student Social Dinner
    Join all the Yinga Kara participants and Oorala staff members for a casual dinner.
UNE Bistro
Thursday 18 June
7:30am

BREAKFAST at Oorala

Austin Page College

8:30am

Bus to collect students to transport to Oorala

 Austin Page College
9:00am Overview of Day 2

Oorala

9:15am

Meet Your Academics

  • Stream 1 – TRACKS Students – Course Overview / Pathways -
  • Stream 2 – Undergraduate students Meet Your Academics
    • Review course plan and check your enrolment oIntensives
    • Key contacts in school
    • How to apply for special consideration (extensions, special exam, special extension of time etc)

Oorala

10:30am MORNING TEA 
11:00am

Opportunities: UNE Services & Programs Pitches

Oorala

12:00am

Services Expo

Oorala

12:30pm LUNCH Oorala
1:30pm

Submitting Your Applications                                  

  • Apply for tutoring
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Apply for Study Access Plan (SAP)
 Oorala Study Lab
2:00pm Group Photo Oorala
2:30pm Oorala Scavenger Hunt UNE Campus
2:45pm

Visit the Natural History Museum

 UNE Campus
4:00pm Wrap up of the Day  & Free Time Oorala
6:00pm

Student Social Dinner
Join  Yinga Kara participants and Oorala staff members for a casual dinner.
Oorala GO! Awards

Armidale Bowling Club
 Program concludes