Waardong is a special entry program into the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to become veterinarians. In order to maximise student success, Waardong provides academic, social and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Veterinary Science or, as approved by the relevant Academic Chair, other par
ticipating Health Science courses. Waardong teaches Orientation Chemistry for students without a background in chemistry, and supplementary enabling units for students throughout their veterinary or other health science studies. Students interested in applying for entry should contact the Special Education Officer in the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences. The deadline for submission of applications is 30 September each year; testing and selection week is in early December. If you or someone you know is interested in perusing a career as a vet and is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can contact the Education Officer Barbara Hostalek by email or phone.