The latest round of AIDP trainees at Batchelor Institute’s campus. Image:  Chelsea Heaney.   The latest intake of Indigenous Army recruits have started their training at the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in the Northern Territory. Over thirty Aborigin

Mr Robert Rusca and Batchelor Institute CEO Professor Robert Somerville AM at the signing of the MOU   Two leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait organisations have partnered in a landmark agreement that will have a significant impact on the educational and employment outcomes for

Students in the remote Indigenous community of Barunga are getting a hands-on education in machinery operating. The 10-week course, being delivered by Batchelor Institute lecturer Alvin Tan, trains students on the use of an excavator, skid steer loader, wheeled front end loader, backh

The Young Mums Strong Mums students during a visit to Batchelor Institute’s campus   Young mothers in Palmerston are being given the opportunity to continue with their education as a part of the Young Mothers Strong Mothers program. Offering a range of services, Young Mothe

L: Otto Sims and Batchelor Institute lecturer Brigida Stewart working on the dress. R: Otto Sims painting in Yuendumu   Central Australian Indigenous artist Otto Sims has been invited to showcase his work at the Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Fields event this year. With the help

Student address at the Darwin Correctional Facility Graduation Ceremony 5th October 2016   The latest round of graduation ceremonies at correctional facilities in the Northern Territory has brought the total number of incarcerated students obtaining educational certificates this

Dr Stephen Hagan, Senior Lecturer, Creative Industries, presents Charmaine Ingram with the CAAMA Award In recognition of outstanding achievement in Broadcasting or Media Studies. Image: Chelsea Heaney   Kullilli Traditional Owner, Leading academic, former diplomat, businessman an

Drum Atweme leading in the academic procession   On Friday the 16th September Batchelor Institute celebrated the graduation of 149 students across a range of disciplines. Students from Alice Springs, Yuendumu, Hermannsburg and a range of communities across the Northern Territory