The University of Sydney

Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program 2014For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

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Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program

Summer is fast approaching and so is your future … so what’s next?

The Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program is the perfect way to get a taste of uni life over the summer holidays.

It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s designed just for you.

There are two programs:

– Wingara Mura – a thinking path

– Bunga Barrabugu – to make tomorrow

Wingara Mura is for students in Year 9 or 10 during 2014.

Bunga Barrabugu is for students in Year 11 or 12 during 2014.

What is the Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program?It’s a short summer program run by the University of Sydney. You’ll stay on campus for a few days in January and see what university life is like. Meet our students and staff, take part in tutorials and try out new subjects to see what grabs your interest. You’ll also learn about entry pathways to uni, and the types of support available once you get here.

Am I eligible?The program is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who (in 2014) will be in Years 9 to 12 at high school. All you need is a statement of support from your school, your most recent school report and permission from your parents or guardians.

When is it?Wingara Mura is 14-16 January 2014.

Bunga Barrabugu is 13-17 January 2014.

How much does it cost?It’s completely free. There is no cost to you, or to your family, or school. The University of Sydney will pay for your travel, meals, accommodation and all other expenses associated with the summer program.

How do I apply?First, talk to your school. They can help you prepare your application and will provide a supporting statement. See page 3 for a step-by-step guide to the application process.

Where can I learn more?If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Campus Experience Project Officer, Bianca Williams.

Phone: 02 8627 8529 Email: bianca.williams@sydney.edu.au

And don’t forget to visit our website: sydney.edu.au/ indigenous-summer-program

Thank you for considering your child’s application to the Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program here at the University of Sydney. The summer program is designed to give your child the chance to experience university first hand, and learn about the entry pathways and types of support available to them beyond school.

While here – and within a safe, mentoring and welcoming environment – they’ll be able to try out subjects, participate in fun learning activities and explore the campus.

They’ll also get to know and be inspired by other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and see real-life examples of how university can change people’s lives.

Before your child attends the program, we advise you to talk to them about what their interests are and help them to choose the subjects they’d like to try out during their time on campus.

Message for parents, guardians and teachers

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Ask yourself:

– What are my interests? – What do I enjoy doing? – What inspires me?

On each day of Wingara Mura, you will explore a different area. There’s plenty of variety … you can:

– Promote change – Get down to business – Be creative and constructive – Get scientific – Focus on health.

So read the descriptions below, and choose your three preferences. You’ll get to spend one day on each choice during the three-day program

Promote changeAre you interested in the law, education, social work, history or philosophy? If yes then Promote change is for you. Find out about the study options that can engage your heart and your mind.

Get down to businessDo you dream of being your own boss? Owning and running your own company? Being able to provide employment for your community? Would you enjoy a senior role in a large company with lots of overseas travel? Get down to business and explore the world of finance, tactics, products, leaders, workers and customers.

Be creative and constructiveDid you know that being creative can be a potential career? If your interests involve drawing, writing, performing, playing an instrument, building or working with your hands, then you should Be creative and constructive.

Get scientificWould you enjoy making ice cream using liquid nitrogen? Get scientific and learn how. Join us in exploring the pure sciences of biology or physics. Discover the applied sciences through veterinary biology and food science. Try your hand at engineering. You’ll have access to our best facilities, including laboratories normally just used by our teachers and researchers.

Focus on healthCan you imagine yourself as a dentist, pharmacist, nurse, physiotherapist, speech pathologist, doctor or occupational therapist? Why not give it a go! Focus on health puts you in the position of these health workers to see which role is right for you. You’ll participate in fun activities, assess your own health, and enact an emergency scenario in which you can save lives.

STEP 1Figure out which program you can join. This depends on what high school year you’ll be in during 2014.

– The three-day Wingara Mura program is for students who will be in Year 9 and 10 in 2014.

– The five-day Bunga Barrabugu program is for students who will be in Year 11 and 12 in 2014.

STEP 2Choose the sessions you’d like to try out while you’re here. Wingara Mura subjects are described on page 3, and Bunga Barrabugu subjects on pages 4-5.

STEP 3Talk to your family and school, as they need to support your application by providing a supporting statement and permission.

STEP 4Get a copy of the relevant application form for your program: Wingara Mura or Bunga Barrabugu. You can download the form from our website, or contact Bianca Williams (see details, right) to get an application pack posted to you.

STEP 5Collect the other documents you need, such as your school report, a supporting statement from your school, and parental permission.

STEP 6Submit your application. You can do this online or by post.

Apply online at sydney.edu.au/indigenous-summer-program

Or post your application to this address.

Social Inclusion Unit Baxter’s Lodge (F02) The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia

Make sure that you include:

– the completed application form – your most recent school report – a supporting statement from your principal or head teacher – written permission from your parent or guardian.

All printed documents can be scanned and uploaded at the end of your online application, or you can mail them along with the printed copy of your application.

If you want to request an application pack, or have questions about the program or application process, please contact:

Bianca Williams Project Officer – Campus Experience Phone: 02 8627 8529 Mobile: 0477 385 449 Email: bianca.williams@sydney.edu.au

HOW TO APPLYSIX STEPS

WINGARA MURA – A THINKING PATHFOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 9 OR 10 (IN 2014) 14–16 JANUARY 2014

The Wingara Mura summer program is all about you and your interests!

Preparing and planning for your future can be daunting, especially if you’re not yet sure what you want to do. If you know what kind of pursuits you enjoy, Wingara Mura gives you the chance to explore these interests, or you can take the opportunity to challenge yourself with something new.

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BUNGA BARRABUGU – TO MAKE TOMORROWFOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 11 OR 12 (IN 2014) 13–17 JANUARY 2014

The Bunga Barrabugu summer program is an opportunity to try out being a student in the subject area of your choice.

In Year 11 and 12 the pressure of making decisions for tomorrow can be overwhelming. We’ve designed the Bunga Barrabugu summer program so you can make decisions for your future by taking your potential chosen field of study for a test drive.

So think about yourself and what you want to do when you leave school …

– What interests me? – What do I want to study at uni? – What career do I want?

During the five-day program, you’ll focus on one subject area. Choose from:

– Humanities and social sciences – Business – Natural sciences – Health sciences – Pharmacy – Creative arts – Music.

Read the descriptions, and choose the one that sounds most like you.

Humanities and social sciencesAre you interested in a career that will engage your heart and mind? The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sydney Law School and Faculty of Education and Social Work don’t just have rich interdisciplinary connections, they also share many students.

Future career prospects: journalist, politician, teacher, lawyer, social worker

BusinessDo you dream of owning and managing a business in your own community? Want to understand the world of business and how it affects you? Would you enjoy a senior role in a large company with lots of overseas travel? Knowing how business works will help you achieve these goals. Join us as we get into the world of finance, tactics, products, leaders, workers and customers.

Future career prospects: accountant, economist, consultant, executive, marketer, business owner, manager

Natural sciencesGet a taste of science in this fun-packed week, crammed with activities to inspire you for a career in the sciences. You’ll attend talks and interactive workshops run by leading scientists, conduct hands-on experiments in high-tech labs, visit our Camden Campus to check out the plant breeding facilities and dairy farms, explore our world-class veterinary clinic, and take a trip to Darling Harbour for a marine science tour and workshop.

Future career prospects: agriculturalist, environmental scientist, marine biologist, veterinarian, physicist, geologist

HealthAre you committed, passionate and want a career where you can help others? If so, then being a health professional could be the role for you. You will spend the week visiting our many health focused faculties, meeting health s students and experiencing a range of disciplines such as physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, medicine, dentistry, speech pathology, exercise and sports science, and medical radiation science.

Future career prospects: doctor, occupational therapist, nurse, dentist, exercise physiologist, speech pathologist, nutritionist, health researcher

PharmacyAre you interested in chemistry and how it’s used to make medicines? Do you like the idea of being a scientist and helping people? During the five-day summer program you’ll experience all the varied and exciting aspects of being a pharmacist. You’ll take a tour of a tablet packaging facility and visit hospital and community pharmacies. Back in the pharmacy labs, you’ll participate in fun sessions where you can make pills from scratch, extract aspirin out of tablets, and even produce and package your own hand cream (which you can take home with you).

Future career prospects: pharmacist

Architecture and Creative ArtsThe Division of Architecture and Creative Arts welcomes students who have an interest and passion to study and work in the creative industries. You’ll enjoy a week of hands-on activities representing the various disciplines of the creative industries. You’ll be based at one of Sydney’s most fascinating and historic locations: Callan Park, a former mental hospital in Rozelle.

Future career prospects: artist, architect, graphic designer, interactive designer, photographer

MusicIf music is your passion, and one of your HSC subjects, we invite you to attend the Sydney Conservatorium of Music intensive workshop. You will have the opportunity to develop your major work, visit the Sydney Opera House, and explore other musical institutions around the city of Sydney.

Future career prospects: musician, composer, music teacher

ABN 15 211 513 464CRICOS 00026A

Social Inclusion UnitBaxter’s Lodge The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia T 02 8627 8529 F 02 8627 8518 sydney.edu.au/compass

Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu Summer Program is a pre-tertiary initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program is run by the University of Sydney, with the guidance and support of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services.

This publication is supported by the University of Sydney and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).Produced by Marketing and Communications and the Social Inclusion Unit, the University of Sydney, August 2013. The University reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice. 13/3413:4