Everything you need to know as a Yagilaith Djerring student

From enrolment to graduation, we’ve got your back.

Whether you’re studying in health, wellbeing or leadership, this is your go-to hub for student info, support services and what to expect from your learning journey with Yagilaith Djerring.

Before you start:
Enrolment and eligibility

Who can study with us?

Our nationally accredited training is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 18 and over. Some courses have specific entry requirements – check the course page for details.

How to enrol

Submit an Expression of Interest through the course page.
We’ll contact you to confirm your eligibility and guide you through next steps.
You’ll complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) and a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to help us understand your learning needs.

What’s a USI and why do I need one?

Every student needs a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol in nationally recognised training. It’s your personal education number and keeps a record of all your training across Australia.

If you don’t have one, we’ll help you set it up – it’s quick and free.

Learn more or create your USI here

What support is available?

You’ll be connected with one of our Student Success and Engagement Officers – your go-to person for support, guidance and motivation throughout your course.

Course fees and funding

How much will it cost?

Fees vary depending on your course and funding eligibility. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are eligible for Victorian Government-subsidised training under the Skills First program.

Am I eligible for free or subsidised training?

We assess every student individually. If you’re eligible for Skills First funding, you may pay reduced fees – or none at all.

Learn more:

Read our Fees & Refund Policy

Check your Skills First eligibility

See course fees

What it’s like to study at Yagilaith Djerring

Block training

Most courses are delivered through block training – a few days of face-to-face learning each month, held at our Collingwood campus or at regional ACCOs.

Hands-on and practical

Expect real-life case studies, role plays, group discussions and workplace-based learning. You won’t just sit and listen – you’ll be part of it.

Support at every step

Our Aboriginal Student Success and Engagement Officers walk with you through the highs and lows of study. You’ll also have access to culturally safe resources, wellbeing support and academic assistance.

What you need to bring

You’ll need basic digital skills (like using email and Word), a willingness to learn, and a commitment to your Community and career goals.

Student responsibilities and expectations

Respect, commitment and cultural safety

We ask all students to show up with integrity and respect – for each other, for staff, and for the cultural space we create together.

Policies you should know

We have clear policies to keep our learning spaces safe and strong. These cover things like:

Student code of conduct
Complaints and appeals
Privacy and wellbeing
Assessment procedures

Explore our full list of student policies:

View student policies

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Been doing the work already?

If you’ve got skills or experience from Community, work or study – you might be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This can reduce your study time.

Already completed similar units?

You may be able to credit transfer units from other nationally recognised courses you’ve done.

We’ll talk through these options with you during your Pre-Training Review.

Still have questions or feedback?

Chat with our team

Call (03) 9411 9411 or email training@vaccho.org.au

We’re here Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Visit us in person

Yagilaith Djerring is based at VACCHO, 17-23 Sackville Street, Collingwood VIC 3066.

Share your feedback

Your feedback helps us grow stronger.

If you’ve got suggestions, concerns or ideas about your experience with Yagilaith Djerring, we want to hear them. Whether it’s something that worked well or something we could do better, your voice matters.

All feedback is confidential. If you choose to share your details, your privacy will be respected and protected.

Complete our feedback form here