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Community and school engagement

At the UOW Bega Valley campus, we are proud to be part of a vibrant and close‑knit community. As one of UOW’s regional campuses, we actively engage with local schools, organisations, and community groups to drive positive change and enhance the lives of people across our region.

Working with the Bega Valley community

Indigenous painting on window Djiringanj Connections

On Djiringanj Country, UOW Bega Valley has a proud connection with our local Community. Discover some of our collaborations, including the My Dreaming Track of Knowledge with Community and Elders. This page also shares the story of Bega and you can learn some key words from our local Djiringanj language. Bunja - bundjala & dhuri.

Bega Valley Innovation Hub

Bega Valley Innovation Hub is part of the UOW's iAccelerate Innovation Network. This unique business acceleration program offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to empower startups, scale-ups and entrepreneurs. Take a look at the programs being offered in the Bega Valley.

Bega Valley gate with Bega sign Bega Circular Valley

The National Circularity Centre (NCC), a multi-purpose tourism, community, and research hub, is set to be constructed in Bega. UOW is proud to be a driving partner in its establishment and will contribute research expertise in energy, materials innovation, and sustainable building practices.

Bega Community Fund

Our generous donors have had a significant impact in the lives of students in the Bega region for many years. The UOW Bega Valley Community Fund has been established to honour their commitment and continue to develop a strong community of giving in the local area.

The fund aims to expand opportunities for UOW Bega Valley students through grants, prizes and scholarships.

Recent donors include:

  • The Mumbulla Foundation 
  • The Blomfield Family 
  • Bega Group 
  • Tarra Motors 
  • Tathra Lions Club
  • Rotary Club of Bega 
  • Bega Chamber of Commerce 
  • Rotary Club of Pambula

Donate now

 

Programs for local schools, parents and carers

The UOW Outreach and Future Students team work with primary and high school students, parents and carers, and career advisers and teachers, with the aim of enabling aspirations and awareness towards higher education, and providing students with the knowledge and skills to get there.

High school students

Learning Labs Primary school students

Career advisers and teachers

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My Future Matters outreach program

UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre delivers the My Future Matters program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 7 to 12. The program aims to shape students' awareness and aspirations of higher education and post-school options.

Learn more about the program
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Contact us

At UOW Bega Valley, we're always happy to help. Call or email with your questions or book a time to come on campus to talk in person and take a tour.

(02) 6494 7035 bega@uow.edu.au
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