Why Choose Batchelor Institute
Who are we
Batchelor Institute is the only First Nations dual sector tertiary education provider in Australia. The Institute gives precedence to its philosophy of Both Ways: positioning First Nations peoples as knowledge holders in all educational transactions with Western knowledge systems as well as privileging First Nations ways of learning and teaching to underpin our engagement with mainstream education systems and society more broadly.
Our vision
To be the First Nations institution of choice, where truth, knowledge and wisdom meet
Recognition as the No.1 place to study for Indigenous learning
Batchelor Institute is a Registered Training Organisation with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver vocational education and training (VET) programs. It has three main campuses, at the Batchelor township, the Desert
Knowledge Precinct in Alice Springs, and the Casuarina campus of Charles Darwin University. In addition, it operates a range of learning centres across rural and remote Northern Territory. Batchelor Institute is an eligible higher education provider per the Higher Education Support Act (2003) and is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to deliver postgraduate higher education.
History
Batchelor Institute began in the late 1960s as a small annexe of Kormilda College, providing programs for Aboriginal teacher aides and assistants in community schools. In 1974 Batchelor Institute moved to the Batchelor township. In 1982 the Institute commenced as a dual sector tertiary provider and since the 1980s has continuously built a focus on learning that is supportive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Indigenous Learning
Indigenous students come to Batchelor Institute as part of their life’s learning journey. They bring with them their own knowledge, language/s and culture and come as adults with previous life and education experience. They journey with Batchelor Institute and continue to journey with their home community and family, at the same time.
Community
Batchelor Institute recognises and respects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Nation Peoples from across Australia. The Institute values the diverse skills and knowledges including cultural knowledges that students and all staff bring to the Institute. All students and staff commit to a code of
conduct. These rights and responsibilities ensure Batchelor Institute is a welcoming, safe, and supportive space for everyone.
Reputation
Batchelor Institute has a long history of providing appropriate, culturally safe, and industry relevant VET and Research training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout the Northern Territory and Australia.
Research
Batchelor Institute is known for offering a culturally safe research training environment and for advancing the aspirations of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia. Our Graduate School is focused on providing research candidates with a unique experience that reflects a robust Indigenous approach to advanced learning and research practice.
Student travel & accommodation
Your travel to and from workshops will be arranged by the Institute once you are enrolled in your course. Your travel from and to your home location, meals and accommodation are covered for the duration of the workshop for eligible students.
Hear from our past and present students
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I want to inspire others to come study here at Batchelor
Quintina Gondarra - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
Hear from our past and present students
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I would like to tell any students don't be shame just go out there, just be you. If you want to go anywhere, travel the world, get an education
Aldress Donald - Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015)
Hear from our past and present students
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I like screen and media because I have always had a fascination for radio and television. I like studying at Batchelor because of the diversity of students
Michael Raymond - Certificate III in Screen and Media (CUA31020)
Hear from our past and present students
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I always wanted to be a health worker but for our mob. I started going in to health seven years ago and from there I have just bloomed, I really enjoyed the whole experience
Karen Somerfield - Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT50213)
Hear from our past and present students
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I would encourage anyone to come and study here, it doesn't matter what career path you chose Batchelor offers a great little home away from home
Anthea Anthony - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40221)
Hear from our past and present students
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I chose Batchelor Institute because I am a local from Alice Springs and I have always known about Batchelor's good work they have done. I found it was quite good for me to work and study at the same time
Garth Forrester - Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC40920)
Hear from our past and present students
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Doing your studies whatever they may be, where ancestors are in your blood line, they are there, they are with you every step of the way
Helen Bishop - Doctor of Philosophy Indigenous Perspectives (PHDIP)
Hear from our past and present students
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I chose Batchelor because we actually work with a lot of services and Batchelor is one of them
Selmer Smiler - Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015)
