Pilbara Kimberley University Centres

14/10/2026

Kununurra, let's connect!

We're excited to join East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Apprenticeship Support Australia for the upcoming Chamber Connect event!

Come along, meet the team and learn more about education, training and career pathways in the East Kimberley.

We'll also be keen to hear from our local community! As part of our national Study Hub consultation project, we want to hear your thoughts on education opportunities, challenges and aspirations in the region. Your voice can help shape future opportunities for our community!

📅 Tuesday 27 October | 5–7pm
📍 Kununurra Study Hub, 144 Konkerberry Drive, Kununurra
🌮 Drinks and nibbles provided!
🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chamber-connect-pkuc-x-asa-tickets-2002990192585

We'd love to see you there!

🌟Chamber Connect - Pilbara Kimberley University Centres X Apprenticeship Support Australia 🌟

⏰Tuesday 27th October, 5 - 7pm
📚East Kimberley Study Hub, 144 Konkerberry Drive, Kununurra
🌮Drinks and nibbles provided
🖊https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chamber-connect-pkuc-x-asa-tickets-2002990192585?

The East Kimberley Chamber is excited to announce our partnership with CCIWA to manage Apprenticeship Support Australia in the East Kimberley. Learn about how apprentices and trainees can support your business.

Pilbara Kimberley University Centres (PKUC) operates the East Kimberley Study Hub in Kununurra, supporting local students to access and succeed in higher education without having to leave the region. Through academic support, study facilities, industry partnerships and community engagement, PKUC works to expand educational opportunities and contribute to the long-term social and economic development of the East Kimberley.

As part of a national initiative exploring how higher education participation can be strengthened in rural and remote communities, PKUC is seeking local perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and aspirations that shape education and workforce pathways in Kununurra and the wider East Kimberley. The project recognises that communities such as Kununurra have unique circumstances, strengths and priorities, and that effective solutions need to be informed by local voices. During this Chamber Connect event, attendees will be invited to contribute their views through a short interactive feedback activity, helping to inform future approaches that are grounded in local experience and community priorities.

01/10/2026

🎓 2026 PKUC Scholarship Round 2 Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the second round of our 2026 scholarships.

We’re always encouraged to see so many students across the Pilbara and Kimberley investing in their education and future.

Our team will now begin reviewing and assessing applications, and successful applicants will be contacted once the assessment process has been completed.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for continuing to invest in local people, education and the future of the Pilbara and Kimberley: BCI Minerals, Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., CQUniversity Australia, Curtin University, Embrace Healthcare Solutions, Job Pathways, Yurra, Shire of Ashburton, Town of Port Hedland, Wunan Foundation and Yaandina Community Services.

Your support helps create real opportunities for regional students to pursue their education and achieve their goals.

Thank you again to everyone who applied, and best of luck!

30/09/2026

We’re thrilled to share that PKUC and our CEO Susan Grylls have been named as finalists in the 2026 KDCCI Business Excellence Awards! 🎉

🏆 Best Medium Business (11-20 FTE)
💡 Leading With Innovation
🌟 Businessperson of the Year

We’re incredibly proud of what our team has achieved across the Pilbara and Kimberley, and of the students, communities and partnerships that continue to shape and support our work.

Being recognised across these categories reflects the growth of PKUC, the way we continue to find new ways to support regional students, and the commitment of the PKUC team.

A huge thank you to our Board, partners and communities for being part of the PKUC journey.

We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside the other finalists at the KDCCI Business Excellence Awards!

27/09/2026

👑 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Closure

Please note that all PKUC Study Hubs will be closed on Monday, 28 September for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Our team will be back on Tuesday, 29 September, ready to assist with your study enquiries and support needs.

We hope everyone enjoys the public holiday and has a safe long weekend!

25/09/2026

📣 Reminder – PKUC Scholarship Applications Close Next Wednesday!

There’s still time to apply for the 2026 PKUC Scholarship Program – Round 2.

Applications close Wednesday, 30 September 2026, so don’t leave it until the last minute.

If you’re studying or planning to study and could benefit from financial support, make sure you get your application in before the deadline.

🎓 Find out more & apply here:
https://www.pkuc.edu.au/.../current.../scholarships-pkuc/

16/09/2026

🫶 A big thank you to Embrace Healthcare Solutions, our newest local sponsor of the PKUC Scholarship Program!

Their support is helping local students pursue careers in healthcare and community services, while strengthening our future regional workforce.

4 scholarships available
Applications close 30 September 2026

Find out more & apply:
https://www.pkuc.edu.au/current-students/scholarships-pkuc/

14/09/2026

🫶We are incredibly grateful to Wunan Foundation for their continued support of PKUC and students across the East Kimberley.

Wunan’s support has been there from the early stages of establishing our Kununurra Study Hub, and we are thrilled to see that partnership continue through the PKUC Scholarship Program, with a $5,000 scholarship available for a former Kimberley Education Excellence Program (KEEP) participant.

Their investment in education, young people and the East Kimberley community is significant, and we are so grateful to work alongside an organisation that shares our commitment to creating more opportunities for regional students to pursue higher education while staying connected to their community.

If you are a former KEEP participant and are considering your next step in higher education, we encourage you to take a look and apply.

🎓 Applications close 30 September 2026.
Find out more & apply here:
https://www.pkuc.edu.au/.../current.../scholarships-pkuc/

📚 Wunan is proud to once again support the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres (PKUC) Scholarship Program, offering a $5,000 scholarship to help a former KEEP participant take the next step in their education journey.

The scholarship is available to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student living in the East Kimberley who has previously participated in the Kimberley Education Excellence Program (KEEP), and is enrolled or intending to enrol with PKUC to complete a higher education course at Certificate IV level or above.

Our Kimberley Education Excellence Program (KEEP) supports young Aboriginal women from the Kimberley to attend secondary school in Perth while living under the care of dedicated Aboriginal House Parents. Through academic support, mentoring and cultural wellbeing programs, KEEP helps students build confidence, complete their schooling and pursue further education, training and employment opportunities. If you're a former KEEP student looking to continue your studies, we encourage you to apply.

🗓 Applications close 30 September 2026.

🎓 Apply for the scholarship:
https://hubs.li/Q04wDSGn0

📖 Learn more about the Kimberley Education Excellence Program:
https://hubs.li/Q04wDk2t0

11/09/2026

📣 We’re hiring in Tom Price!

PKUC is looking for a passionate, community-minded Hub and Student Service Manager to join our Tom Price Study Hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with people, supporting students and creating opportunities for regional communities.

📍 Tom Price
⏰ Part-time, permanent
📅 Applications close 20 September 2026

Find out more and apply via SEEK: https://au.seek.com/job/94547930

11/09/2026

Regional Teaching Excellence: Broome Residency... what a day!

PKUC hosted our inaugural Regional Teaching Excellence: Broome Residency at The Oaks Broome. A day built for pre-service teachers ready to understand the Kimberley before they step into a classroom here.

From cultural awareness with Yawuru Elder Aunty Di, to insights from the Kimberley Education Regional Office, therapeutic practice with the team at Stepping Stones Therapy Services Broome, and a truly unforgettable afternoon of equine assisted learning with Professor Juli Coffin at Yawardani Jan-ga, this was a day grounded in the people and knowledge that make teaching in this region what it is.

We closed the day with a sundowner celebrating our students, our practitioners, and the wider Kimberley community building a genuine regional teaching workforce together. A special thank you to Willie Creek Pearls for sponsoring the door prize.

A huge thank you to our guest facilitators for sharing your time and expertise so generously, and to Shell, whose sponsorship made this inaugural Residency possible.

Thank you also to our university partners, Curtin University and Edith Cowan University (ECU), for supporting students to be part of this opportunity. We also acknowledge La Trobe University, the University of Notre Dame Australia, Murdoch University, the Department of Education, CEWA, Marjalin and Morrgul for their continued partnership and contribution to building a stronger teaching pipeline for the Kimberley.

This is what place-based teacher education looks like, and it's only the beginning.