Moondani Yalingwa

Moondani Yalingwa was established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Melbourne to participate in recreation, fitness and sporting activities.

‘Moondani Yalingwa’ means ‘Embrace Today’ in Woiwurrung, the language of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose land the Parkville Sports Precinct is situated.

Find out more about the different elements of Moondani Yalingwa below:

Fitness Centre Membership

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to activate their complimentary Fitness Centre membership in 2025.

The membership will enable the use of the gym, swimming pool and group fitness classes.

Activating your membership

Visit one of the reception desks at the Beaurepaire Centre, Nona Lee Sports Centre, or Lincoln Square Fitness.

  • Bring your UoM student card. Access to the facility will be ‘attached’ to your student card
  • We will book you in for a Facility Induction immediately. This must be completed, even if you have used other gyms in the past
  • We will provide you with access to the online booking systems for Group Fitness
  • Avoid peak periods of 12pm – 2pm and 4pm – 8pm where possible
  • Download the Technogym App to access Training Programs, workouts, and advice from the Fitness Team
Campus and Community Sport

Want to make new friends and join a team playing lunchtime or evening sport? Sports include Fustal, Netball, Volleyball, Basketball and more. Men's, Women's and Mixed competitions on offer.

MU Sport will subsidise Team entry costs for Campus Sport.

Contact Darcy Hammond at Murrup Barak for more information.

Join a Sporting Club

Compete against other community sporting clubs, test yourself by learning a new martial art or dance, or go on an adventure in the great outdoors. Find out more at the link below.

https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/clubs

Represent the University

Pull on the University colours and compete at the Indigenous Nationals or the Uni Nationals. Stay tuned for more information on tryouts and selection.

Contact Us

For more information on the Moondani Yalingwa program, how to get involved with sport at the University of Melbourne and the opportunities available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please contact Marketing Manager Aaron McNaughton

Aaron McNaughton
Marketing Manager
aaron.mcnaughton@unimelb.edu.au