Yalga-binbi Institute for Community Development

Applications

The steps below describe how to apply to study at Yalga-binbi Institute.

1. Collecting information and making choices

The first step is to consider what type of things you are interested in and what kind of job you would like to do. Yalga-binbi offers training in community development, community services, Christian Ministry and literacy & numeracy.

When you have decided what you would like to do, it is time to collect information on courses offered at Yalga-binbi that can help you achieve your goals. This information can be collected

• From this website. Information about courses offered by Yalga-binbi can be found on this website in the course and student handbooks.
• From Yalga-binbi staff. Staff are often visiting communities
• You can visit Yalga-binbi if you are in Townsville

2. Making an application

When you are ready to apply for a course, you need to fill in an APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION form. (see below)

When you have completed the Application Form, you can return it to Yalga-binbi via post or fax or give it to a staff member visiting your community.

Your form is forwarded to the teacher responsible for delivering the course and they make a decision whether your application will be accepted.

 

3. If your application is successful

If you are successful in being accepted to study in the course of your choice (and most people are), you will be told by phone or letter.

When you attend your first workshop or session, your teacher will ask you to complete and sign an enrolment form.

Application Form for Admission

Download Application Form as a pdf document

Download Admission, Fees and Refunds Policy as pdf document

 

Return the completed application to the following address:

Training Co-ordinator Yalga-binbi Institute PO Box 217 Condon CENTRAL, QLD, 4817

Or fax to 07 4773 4125

Or email us on sawere@yalgabinbi.com.au

 

Fees

Fees are calculated at $1.03 per nominal hour plus $0.27 per nominal hour student services fee.

For example if a unit is 10 nominal hours the cost would be

10 x $1.03 plus 10 X $0.27 = $13.00

Concessions apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and holders of a Commonwealth benefit or concession card (or partner of such a person). These students only need to pay 25% of the calculated fees.

Where payment of fees would cause a student extreme financial hardship, fees may be waived at the discretion of the Training Coordinator or Director.

Please note the following points

1. It is each student’s responsibility to pay the necessary fees and to have ready for their own use, whatever materials, books, stationery or anything else that may be required to undertake their course successfully.
2. Fees can be paid either in full for the whole year or as each unit is undertaken. Fees should be paid at the beginning of each workshop.
3. Refunds are available for students who discontinue their studies in accordance with the Institute’s Policy on Admission, Enrolment, Payment of Fees and Refunds.

Students who are eligible for Abstudy receive an Incidentals allowance which is intended to assist with payment of essential course costs such as fees, books, stationery and other materials.