Eora College grew out of an initiative with the vision of key Aboriginal leaders with regards to improving education and training for Aboriginal people. From 1984 to 1993 education was offered at the Eora Centre, 199 Regent Street, Redfern, and then at its current location at 333 Abercrombie St, Darlington. With a strong focus on access to literacy and numeracy skills, community and culture, the college fosters the individual needs of students with a level of excellence and pride. As a result, the college model has been recognised as “Best Practice” and demonstrates efficiency and success for other TAFE Institutes who wish to set up similar models of educational settings for Aboriginal communities.
The Anniversary Open Week will be held at the Darlington campus and invites past and present students, staff and the wider community to unite in their celebration of Eora College’s many achievements over the past 30 years. Showcasing its refurbished facilities, celebrated achievements will include student talent in all fields from the arts, film, music and performance areas, as well as the running of various programs that strengthen Sydney Institute’s profile across NSW.
Project Officer Donna Ingram has been working with Eora since its inception in 1984 and says she is looking forward to celebrating the many “proud achievements of staff, graduates, and students”. As a leading college for the education and training of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, Eora welcomes all members of the community to attend the Open Week and participate in the festivities.
