Indigenous Blak Hack Program
What is Blak Hack?
The Indigenous Blak Hack Program (Blak Hack) is a week-long program held at Â鶹Éçmadou's Kensington campus for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in year 12.
Blak Hack empowers participants with problem-solving skills, fosters career exploration, and encourages cultural connection. Through engaging workshops, a dynamic hackathon, and mentorship from faculty and community leaders, students collaboratively develop solutions to real-world challenges. Black Hack combines Indigenous perspectives with modern problem-solving techniques, providing students with a platform to grow confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking while gaining insights into future career pathways.
Spaces are limited, so apply today.
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This program is for Indigenous students across Australia who are in year 12.
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"Hacking" complex problems
Over the course of a week, students will participate in a hackathon (hacking marathon) where they will rapidly prototype innovative and novel solutions to a complex issue affecting Indigenous peoples.
In collaboration with Â鶹Éçmadou faculty staff, they'll learn strategies to break down large problems; seeing how different vocations (such as Law, Medicine and Engineering) approach and tackle challenges.
Community members will help students view the issue through social and cultural lenses, helping them sense-check if their solutions are appropriate and viable.
By the end of the week, students will have a framework to apply to the issues they'll face throughout their lives (both big and small) and a better understanding of which career path they'd like to follow.
Where will students be housed?
Students will stay on campus at Â鶹Éçmadou Kensington for the entirety of this week-long program.
Full meals will be provided every day of their stay (we cater for all dietary requirements).
Will students be supervised?
Nura Gili and Â鶹Éçmadou staff and student ambassadors will be supervising students during the program.
Expected behaviour
Students participating in this program are expected to treat their peers and Nura Gili/Â鶹Éçmadou staff with respect, and participate in the program with curiosity.
Should a student not follow the rules of the program, act in a disrespectful, rude or violent manner, not participate in the program, or fail to listen to instructions or warnings, they will be removed from the program and sent home.
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A hackathon is an event where people come together to solve problems or create new ideas, usually within a set period, like 24 or 48 hours. It’s called a "hackathon" because it’s about quickly building (or "hacking together") a solution, whether it’s a new app, a plan, or a prototype. In a hackathon, participants work in teams, share their skills, and learn from each other.
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Students will stay on campus at Â鶹Éçmadou Kensington for the entirety of this week-long program.
They will be housed in co-ed accommodation at Perouse Lodge and provided full meals for every day of their stay (we cater for all dietary requirements).
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There are no costs associated with applying for or participating in this program.
Nura Gili and Â鶹Éçmadou cover all costs for travel, accommodation and meals during the program.
Apply for Blak Hack
Spaces for Blak Hack are limited, and applications are considered on a first-come-first-served basis—submit your application today!
Please read the following information carefully, and follow all the instructions to ensure your application is valid.
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Complete a Blak Hack application with the student and attach all supporting documentation before applications close on Monday 19 May 2025.
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We will review your application and get in touch if any further information is needed.
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If we accept your application, the student will be offered a place in our upcoming Blak Hack program!
Accept the offer, and complete the acceptance form to provide us with further details (e.g. travel arrangements, dietary requirements, etc.)
Got a question?
If you have any questions or concerns about this program, please get in touch.
Our friendly staff are here to help!
Frequently asked questions
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Any Indigenous students across Australia who’ll be in year 12 in 2025 can apply.
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There are no costs associated with applying for or participating in this program.
Nura Gili and Â鶹Éçmadou cover all costs for travel, accommodation and meals during the program.
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Due to the limited number of spaces, entry into this program cannot be guaranteed.
If your application is unsuccessful, we'll do our best to place the student into the next session or another similar program.
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This program is only open to students currently enrolled in year 12.
If they will be in year 10 or 11 in 2026, we reccommend signing them up to our Indigenous Youth Leaders program.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Â鶹Éçmadou is located on the unceded territory of the Bidjigal/Bedegal (Kensington campus), Gadigal (City and Paddington campuses) and Ngunnawal peoples (Canberra) who are the Traditional Custodians of the lands where each campus of Â鶹Éçmadou is situated.
