Yungkurrinthi has several student spaces across our campuses that you can access. We provide a culturally safe space where you can study, chill, have a cup of coffee, watch TV or catch up with staff and fellow students.
- Bedford Park – Tjilbruke Student Lounge. This is our largest space, and you can also access the computer lab and printer/photocopying facilities.
- Sturt Campus – Room S214
- City Campus – Room 5.09
- Darwin Campus – CDU Yellow Building 4
- Royal Darwin Hospital – Building 4A
- Flinders Medical Centre – Room 5E314 and 5E315
The Tjilbruke Student Lounge is located on level 3 of the Yungkurrinthi Trruku building at Bedford Park campus, and study rooms are located on level 1. Yungkurrinthi support staff are also located on level 3 at Bedford Park, so they are readily available to provide support and assistance.
Access hours
You can access the lounge and study rooms, contact our team and complete an access form to get access:
- 24 hours each day, 7 days a week.
- Please refer to the website for City Campus opening hours.
Swipe card access is required for our Student Spaces, which you can organise through your Indigenous Student Success Officer or Reception on 8201 3033.
Book a study room
At Bedford Park, we have three study rooms that are available to book. It is a great space to meet with your tutor or study independently. They are located on Level 1 and Level 3, Yungkurrinthi Trruku building.
To book a study room, contact reception or your Indigenous Student Success Officer on 8201 3033.
The artwork is the creation of contemporary Aboriginal artist Elizabeth Close, a Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara woman and Flinders alumna, who graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Nursing in 2011.
This artwork responds to and reflects the incredible natural landscape in and around Flinders, whilst activating the space in a dynamic and energising way. The artwork seeks to place into stark relief, the elements of earth and water, coast and landscape; sun, flora and fauna.
It is important that our students feel connected no matter which space they access, whether that be online or in person. The mural is reflected across our student spaces from Adelaide and Darwin and through our FLO site.
YTP provides free tutoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in degree programs at Flinders. YTP connects you to a tutor who has expertise in your subject area and can support you to develop your understanding and critical engagement in the curriculum.
Apply for the program
Fill in the online application
Tutors
To register your interest as a tutor for the Yungkurrinthi Tutorial Program, please email ytp@flinders.edu.au
Further information
For further information, contact Layla:
Phone: 8201 3199
Email: ytp@flinders.edu.au
There are many options available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students including:
- applying for Abstudy
- accommodation scholarships
- education scholarships
- cadetships and internships
- emergency funding
Speak with your Indigenous Student Success Officer regarding support.
Further information about financial support options
Abstudy - Financial help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) – FUSA is an on-campus student organisation that exists for the purpose of representing students' rights and interests. They can assist with financial and academic advocacy.
Indigenous Student Professional Development Fund - apply for money to help you undertake a study related professional development activity. This might include travel, field trips, clinical placement, conference attendance or workshops.
Come in and chat with your Indigenous Student Success Officer and we will help you find something that meets your needs.
Scholarships (link for ‘Scholarships’ - https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships) can support you through your university journey. Some scholarships can last for the length of your degree or for just one year. You may also be able to apply for multiple scholarships at one time.
A scholarship can:
· help pay for uni fees
· assist you with the cost of living, e.g. food, rent, bills
· pay for placement costs
· equipment, like a laptop
The team at Yungkurrinthi are on hand to help with Scholarships and can help you see what you are able to apply for.
Below are just some of the Indigenous Scholarships on offer at Flinders. Scholarships are normally paid after the Census dates each semester. Yungkurrinthi has a limited number of emergency bursaries for when things get tough. You can speak to your ISSO about these or email indigenous.scholarships@flinders.edu.au
Remember, you can apply for any Scholarship or Bursary that you are eligible for.
Scholarship | Enrolment Status | Amount |
Yungkurrinthi Indigenous Commencing Student Payment | Commencing | $500 |
Erica Jolly Indigenous Bursary | Education Students | $500 |
Professor Ross Kalucy Indigenous Well-Being Scholarship | Academic merit, Financial need | $750 |
Thorburn Indigenous Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Scholarship | Continuing | Up to $2,000 |
Flinders University Indigenous Scholarship | Indigenous students | $4,000 |
Sophia Indigenous Scholarship | Commencing | $5,000 |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarship | Commencing | $6,000 |
Nick Llewellyn-Jones Indigenous Business Scholarship | Continuing | $10,000 |
Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Excellence Scholarship | Undergraduate | $12,000 |
Calthorpe Wong Indigenous Medical Scholarship | Medicine Students | $20,000 |
Professor Lowitja O’Donoghue Indigenous Student Postgraduate Research Scholarship | Higher Degrees Research | $51,500 |
Please note: Scholarships and amounts were correct as of 04 December 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are provided with automatic access to the Yungkurrinthi Student Hub portal, through FLO. The site is regularly updated with events, news and information relevant to your study and engagement at Flinders. We encourage you to access the site regularly to stay up to date.
The Yungkurrinthi Student Ambassador Program offers paid opportunities for current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate in a range of university programs both on and off campus.
The program is designed to:
- foster strong, positive connections between Flinders University and the wider community
- share your uni experience with future students
- helping ambassadors gain valuable work experience
Some of the work our ambassadors are involved in is:
- school visits
- on-campus events
- attend Community events
- photo shoots and videos
If you think this sounds like something you are interested in and you are confident, proactive, friendly, and outgoing or want to develop these skills, then contact Yungkurrinthi today!
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
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