Karnkanthi Indigenous Education Program

Karnkanthi Program

‘Lifting up’ in Kaurna language, the Karnkanthi Education Program delivered by Wirltu Yarlu aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High School students (years 10 to 12/13) with early support, tools and inspiration to succeed in their studies.

We are committed to helping students build their academic confidence so that they can consider and pursue a university education that will empower them with opportunities to develop careers and aspirations for life. This innovative program is free to students or their families.

Karnkanthi Indigenous Education Program
Key benefits Full program Associates program
Access to private tutoring for school studies;    
Opportunities to participate in academic, personal, cultural and career development activities    
Financial support for travel and accommodation    
Access to student development scholarships    

  • Key benefits of the program

    You can apply through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway for the UPP. Please speak to Wirltu Yarlu’s Admissions Officer for further assistance.

    • Access to private tutoring for school studies.
    • Opportunities to participate in academic, personal, cultural and career development activities.
    • Financial support for travel and accommodation.
    • Access to student development scholarships. *

    * Available for Full Program members only.

  • Who can apply?

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 10, 11 and 12/13 who:

    • Are committed, motivated, and willing to learn and participate in program activities.
    • Have a passion for learning.
    • Want to improve and build on their academic and leadership skills.
    • Want to explore higher education and tertiary studies.

  • Is there a cost associated with the Karnkanthi program?

    The Karnkanthi Program is a fully funded program and is at no cost to students or their families.

  • Who can be a referee?

    Any person who is willing to provide a testimony about the character or ability of the student and knows the student well. A referee can be:

    • Family friends.
    • Community Leaders.
    • Sporting coaches.
    • Teachers or School Counsellors.
    • School Principals.
    • Mentors or Tutors.
    • Social Workers.
    • Employers.
    • Aboriginal Community Education Officers (ACEOs).

  • How many activities are there in a full program?

    There are a total of ten (10) activities in the full-year program.