​Nyombil Indigenous Student Success Centre

Personal and community support is provided through the Nyombil Centre, alongside the Indigenous Tutoring Scheme, Academic Skills Office and our Liaison Librarian. Our Nyombil Centre staff provide one on-one assistance for students to achieve academic success.

The Nyombil Centre encourage students to embrace their heritage and be proud of their identity through regular events, activities and cultural interactions. Students have access to the Bond University Elder in Residence and other staff within the Indigenous Staff Network for support and mentoring opportunities.

Bond’s Indigenous Scholarship Program offers full and part-fee scholarships to First Nations students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement. The team at the Nyombil Centre can also assist you with additional financial assistance, ABSTUDY and bursaries.

Friends made at Bond will become friends for life. Within the Nyombil Centre our students foster lifelong friendships between First Nations students from all over Australia, allowing them to share their stories and experiences with their fellow peers. Every First Nations student is provided with a dedicated Student Success Advisor to walk alongside them on their university journey.

Marere Charara Orientation program

Marere Charara is Bond University's dedicated orientation program for Indigenous students starting their university journey. It offers a welcoming, culturally safe space to connect with staff and fellow students while building essential academic and social skills. With tailored presentations, social events and networking opportunities, Marere Charara helps students feel confident, supported, and gives them a sense of belonging from day one.

Ngullina Wellness program and counselling

Nyombil centre fosters a nurturing space for personal growth, weaving together Indigenous wisdom and inclusivity. Our mission is to empower Bond students to nourish their mind, body, and spirit through enriching experiences, fostering a shared journey towards unity, reconciliation, and harmony

The Indigenous Nationals are a week-long multi-sport competition for Indigenous student-athletes. The annual event aims to bring together student-athletes from universities across Australia to compete in a variety of sports and ultimately crown one university team the champion of the games. Indigenous Nationals is an amazing environment to not only celebrate the rich sporting culture of Indigenous Australia but to also acknowledge the heritage and history of the participating student-athletes.

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The Indigenous Student Mentoring and Tutoring program is a free peer assisted learning program provided by students for students enrolled in a diploma or award program at Bond University. Our tutors are high achieving students, alumni, and academic staff who can assist you to build confidence throughout your studies, develop transferable learning strategies and study techniques, as well as give general – yet valuable - advice based on their first-hand experience.

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