Yurrongi Centre

28/05/2026

Reconciliation Week at Preston - head down for a roo burger, a yarn with the Yurrongi Centre team and a chat about what reconciliation means to you.

27/05/2026

The 2026 National Reconciliation Week's theme is 'All In'.

It is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

Former student Brett Lee (Pirritu) is a Ngiyampaa man and First Nations singer-songwriter. He reminds us to walk together on this journey and to nurture the connections we make today. The friendships you build now could become powerful supports in the years ahead.

Be all in. Join us on campus at the Reconciliation Week events, meet the Yurrongi Centre crew for a yarn and make meaningful connections with your fellow students as we take steps together for Reconciliation.

Reconciliation Australia

17/04/2026

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18/03/2026

Today is National Close the Gap Day. Striving for equity in life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Closing the Gap is a national strategy working towards systemic changes necessary to improve First Peoples’ access to education, employment, health and wellbeing, justice, safety, housing, languages, lands and waters. The 2026 theme is: "Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing", recognising the crucial nature of First Peoples’ leadership, lived experience, and self-determined decision-making in matters addressing our life outcomes.

While Closing the Gap is largely implemented through partnerships between Australian governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities, organisations and businesses, we all have a role in achieving equity for future generations.
If you would like to learn more, or join the campaign yourself, visit https://closethegap.org.au/join-the-campaign/

18/03/2026

Solid evening in store at Aunty Alma Thorpe’s Gathering Place tonight! 🗣️💬

Join us at Aunty Alma Thorpe’s Gathering Place on Wednesday 18 March, 6pm – 8pm for a powerful Lived Experience Panel Discussion, where truth-telling, reflection and storytelling come together in a space of respect and learning.

Featuring Alisha Fagan (Wadawurrung), Founder of Warri Bagurrk and artist at The Torch; Brodie Peters-Godden (Nari-Nari/Wemba-Wemba); and David “Roey” Roe (Yawuru/Warumungu), with the evening guided by MC Shiralee Hood (Noongar/Kurnai/Gunditjmara), this event invites you to listen deeply as each speaker shares what lived experience means to them and reflects on their personal journeys.

This will be a meaningful and thought-provoking evening for our community. We encourage you to secure your place and purchase tickets via the button below.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1549310

06/03/2026

Enjoy a lubly long weekend, you mob! Y/our centre will be open as per usual on Tuesday. 👋

Please note that Melbourne Polytechnic campuses and facilities will be closed on Monday 9 March. While it is a public holiday, we are still here to help! ⁠

Here's what you need to know:⁠

📍 Student Hub - Send the Student Hub a message at melbpo.ly/Student-Request-Form and we'll respond as soon as possible

📍 Student Portal - The Student Portal is always available online with helpful resources and information at melbpo.ly/student-portal

If you need urgent assistance or access to campus facilities, please call 9269 1234 for Melbourne Polytechnic Security, available 24/7. ⁠

06/03/2026

Great opportunity for all you creative mob! 🎨🖌️

26/02/2026

✨FIRST NATIONS FREE GLASS WORKSHOPS ARE BACK✨

Meet with the mob and make something beautiful! These workshops are open to all skill levels and to all of our community members (you don’t have to be a Melbourne Polytechnic student to join!)

Come along on one or many of the dates above to create and connect in a relaxed and welcoming space. We can’t recommend this program enough!

Glaas Inc First Nations Free Glass Workshops start this Saturday 28 February at Prahran - starts 10am. Everything provided and you can create to make glass work for two NAIDOC Week Exhibitions one of which will be held at the Athenaeum Library in the heart of Melbourne .
Join and to learn glass techniques and create with glass.
Please book by texting Donna on
0407002834

Supported by the City of Melbourne Art Grants and Melbourne Polytechnic

23/02/2026

Hey you mob! We will be at Epping campus today from 12-1pm for O-Fest. Come and say hi, we hope to see you there! 👋