Key information
- What does the My Future Matters program look like?
- Key Dates
- Outreach areas
- Information for parents and teachers
Students will participate in WIC Ambassador led cultural activities, goal setting activities, career planning activities, taster sessions run by UOW faculty professionals, and explore post-school options.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Future Student Stream at wic-enquiries@uow.edu.au.
In-school delivery
Students will participate in activities led by WIC student ambassadors where they will be involved in cultural activities, goal setting activities, career planning activities, and exploring their post-school options.
Term 1 - 3
For years 11 & 12
Term 2 - 3
For Years 7, 8, 9 & 10
On-campus experience
Students will have the opportunity to participate in the My Future Matters On-Campus Experience where they will engage in faculty run taster sessions and cultural activities led by community members and Elders
Term 2 - 4
For years 7-12
The My Future Matters programs will be working with high schools in the following regions:
- Illawarra
- Liverpool & Campbelltown
- Shoalhaven
- Batemans Bay
- Bega
My Future Matters Program
The My Future Matters program is targeted towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 7 to 12, and aims to shape students awareness and aspirations of higher education and other post-school options.
The program takes a three-tiered approach:
- Planting the Seed: Students will plant the seeds to their future through personalised conversations with Woolyungah Student Ambassadors. This includes cultural activities and increasing students awareness of post-school options.
- Growing our Own: Students will participate in activities to grow their own futures. Woolyungah Student Ambassadors will engage students in cultural activities, goal setting / subject selection conversations and exploring their post-school options.
- Branching into your Future: Students will explore what life looks like after school. Equipping themselves with tools to help plan and succeed as they branch into their futures. They will explore post-school opportunities and also the support that Woolyungah Indigenous Centre provides.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Be mentored by current Indigenous students – WIC Ambassadors.
- Discover pathways available to gain entry to UOW.
- Participate in activities aimed to increase their awareness of post-school options.
- Participate in cultural activities with involvement from community members.
- Create a community amongst their peers and Woolyungah.