CIT Yurauna Centre: Canberra

25/08/2026

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2026 ATSIEB Elected Body Hearings are Underway. Link below: https://broadcast.parliament.act.gov.au/live

05/08/2026

There's never been a better time to join our Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts!

We're excited to welcome Wez Turton, a proud Wiradjuri man and talented Aboriginal artist, as our new Arts Teacher. Wez brings a wealth of cultural knowledge, artistic experience, and fresh ideas to the classroom.

This year, we've expanded the program to include exciting new cultural art practices and hands-on learning opportunities, including:
🖤 Skin burning techniques
🥚 Emu egg carving
🎨 A wider range of Aboriginal cultural art practices
🖼️ Opportunities to showcase your work through exhibitions and community events

Whether you're looking to reconnect with culture, develop new creative skills, or explore Aboriginal art in a supportive learning environment, this course offers something for everyone.

Come and learn from one of our community's respected artists while gaining practical skills, confidence, and a nationally recognised qualification.

📍 It's not too late to enrol – we'd love to see you at Yurauna!

29/07/2026

📚 UPCOMING TRAINING 📚

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional support is received, or the crisis resolves.

This strengths-based course has been developed and reviewed in consultation with Australia’s First Nations people. The course ensures participants are grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, equipping them with the skills to provide mental health first aid in a culturally safe and informed way.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the supports available, including cultural context to community-based care.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plans, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional, cultural and other supports.

Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.

This course is recognised by Su***de Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective su***de prevention program

If you are interested in wanting to do this, please register your interest with [email protected]

Upcoming dates
21st and 24th Aug
19th and 21st Sep
23rd and 26th Oct
20th and 23rd Nov

This will be at no cost

28/07/2026

🎨 Yurauna is Back – It's Not Too Late to Enrol! 🖤💛❤️
Yurauna is back this week, and there's still time to jump on board!

If you've ever wanted to explore your creativity, connect with culture, and learn in a supportive environment, now is your chance.
We're excited to have Wez Turton, a deadly Aboriginal artist, leading our Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts. Wes brings a wealth of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and artistic talent, creating a welcoming space for students to learn, create, and grow.
Whether you're looking to build your skills, reconnect with culture, or start a new pathway, we'd love to have you join us.

📍 Yurauna – Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
🎨 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
📅 Classes have started, but it's not too late to enrol!

Come and be part of something meaningful. We can't wait to welcome you to the Yurauna family.
To find out more or enrol, get in touch with the Yurauna team today!

21/07/2026

📚 Enrollments Term 3 📚

Thinking of studying or coming back to complete something you have started….?

📚 Certificate III Community Service
📚 Certificate IV AOD
📚 EOI Certificate II General Education
📚 Certificate II in Cultural Arts

Date: 22 July
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: 35 Vowels crescent Bruce, Building X

15/07/2026

13/07/2026

Kids Activities & Community Yarn. Today 12-2pm Boomanulla Oval

08/07/2026

Everyone welcome! Come and support local artists

06/07/2026

CIT Yurauna will be closed for today 6th of July 2026

Our staff will be engaging in NAIDOC events within our community and surrounding communities.

01/07/2026

Anyone miss out on Naidoc ball tickets? Reach out we might be able to help 🫶🏽