Contact us
- Level 3, 6 First Walk
- Macquarie University
- North Ryde NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 8631
- E: walangamuruadmin@mq.edu.au
Walanga Muru
Initiatives for Indigenous student success
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Assisting Indigenous students to study at Macquarie Uni
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Macquarie University provides a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study, supporting your educational journey from beginning to end.
Commitment to culture
We have a strong commitment to culture-related activities across the campus and the wider community.
Walanga Muru hosts a wide range of events celebrating Aboriginal culture, such as:
- NAIDOC events
- Student cultural days
- Close the Gap Day
- our annual Deadly Student Ball
- movie nights
- Indigenous Nationals
Campus facilities and services
Studying at Macquarie University gives you many additional benefits. Macquarie is:
- the only Australian university with its own train station
- situated just 15 kilometres from Sydney CBD
- affiliated with more than 300 companies, both on campus and in the nearby Macquarie Park high-tech precinct.
We also have:
- clean and green grounds, spanning 126 hectares
- a private hospital on campus.
The Bubuk Room
The Bubuk Room is a culturally safe learning space located in the Macquarie University Library. The room includes access to computers with internet and is available for Aboriginal students to use for individual learning or group work with peers.
Services
Macquarie University has free and confidential assistance and services that are available to all students on campus.
These include:
- student wellbeing and support
- career and employment service
- counselling service
- disability service
- medical service
- student advocacy and support service.
Accommodation
Moving away from home and community can be a stressful time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Walanga Muru can work closely with you to ensure you reside at the best location for your needs. There are also scholarships available for a range of accommodation types.
