What is Yapug?

Image of Students at Wollotuka Yapug is a program designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gain skills for entry into the health and other professions. Yapug is a one year full-time or two-year part-time program and includes courses important to the development of skills and competencies necessary for tertiary study.

Yapug is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wanting to become familiar with:

The role of science, medical, health and other professionals
The University of Newcastle and its environment
Different learning methods and skills, including that of problem based learning whilst enjoying a supportive learning environment (culturally, personally and academically).

The program is offered at the Callaghan campus, a modern campus set in a bushland environment, 12 kilometres from the Newcastle city centre. It is easily accessed by public transport.