Post by Macquarie University

From the Top End of the Northern Territory to Macquarie University’s Wallumattagal Campus in Sydney, Regina Rogers has had an incredible journey. The proud Warndarrang woman is the second person to graduate from Wuyagiba Bush Uni, a pathway that delivers cultural and academic courses on-Country. Regina was inspired to follow in the footsteps of her own parents, respected educators Dr Kay Rogers and Helen Rogers, who co-founded Wuyagiba with the vision of enabling Aboriginal students to access higher education without having to live away from home. Though Regina’s father passed away last year, she carries his lessons with her. “My dad always told me never to give up,” she says. “He said it doesn’t matter who you are today or how old you are — put your feet down and commit yourself... Education is the key.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRaHktKS