Indigenous Nationals

30 Years On…

What began in 1996 as a student-led initiative by 13 students at the University of Newcastle has grown into one of the most significant celebrations of Indigenous culture, community and sport in Australia.

As we look ahead to the 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals this year, we’re taking a look back at the moments, people and milestones that have shaped the event over the past three decades.

Swipe through to explore the history of Indigenous Nationals, from its beginnings at @thewollotukainstitute to the national event it is today.

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👀 👉 check the link in bio to find your match up
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last slide is admin when we hear someone refer to touch football as touch "rugby" 💀

Join us at the 30th Edition of Indigenous Nationals presented by bp Australia (29 June-3 July) 👉 Register via the link in bio.

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👀⬆️ Netball at Indigenous Nationals 👉 Get ready to register via the link in bio for the 2026 Indigenous Nationals present by bp Australia and hosted by @thewollotukainstitute.

We`ll see you there 🏐🏆✨

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Hold the dots and slide to keep the ball in the air! 🏐

Volleyball is one of four sports you’ll compete in when you register for the 2026 Indigenous Nationals presented by bp Australia.

Reach out to your Sports Department about representing your university and register via the link in bio.

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Day 1 of this year’s Indigenous Nationals presented by bp Australia, tips off with Basketball ⏪ Here’s a little rewind to Basketball in 2025 🏀

Registrations for the 30th Anniversary of Indigenous Nationals hosted by @thewollotukainstitute are now OPEN 👉 Head to the link in bio to register.

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Our reaction when we hear you’ve registered for Indigenous Nationals presented by bp Australia 🤩

Chat to your university about competing and head to the link in bio to register🔗

🚨Late regos close Monday 22 June, 11:59pm AEST

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STANDARD REGOS CLOSE SUNDAY ⏰

There’s still time to be part of the 2026 Indigenous Nationals presented by @bp.australia 🏆🖤💛❤️

Celebrating 30 years of culture, connection and competition, Indigenous Nationals returns to where it all began at @thewollotukainstitute on Awabakal & Worimi Country.

Join Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from universities across Australia for one unforgettable week of sport, community and culture.

📅 29 June-3 July
📍The University of Newcastle, NSW
⏰ Standard registrations close Sunday 24 May, 11:59pm AEST

Chat to your university sport department to get your team registration code, then register via the link in bio 🔗

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