Indigenous Nationals

National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (NITESG) began in 1996 as a joint class project between 13 students enrolled in a Diploma of Aboriginal Studies (Community Recreation) at the then Wollotuka School for Aboriginal Studies, The University of Newcastle.

Now referred to as Indigenous Nationals, the event is a week-long multi-sport competition for indigenous student-athletes. The annual event aims to bring together student-athletes from universities across Australia to compete in a variety of sports and ultimately crown one university team the champion of the games. Indigenous Nationals is an amazing environment to not only celebrate the rich sporting culture of indigenous Australia but to also acknowledge the heritage and history of the participating student-athletes.

2025 Indigenous Nationals

In 2025, the 29th Indigenous Nationals will be held from 23-27 June at the University of Western Australia in Perth, WA. The event will contested in a mixed competition across four sports: touch football, basketball, netball, and volleyball.

2025 Host University

2025 Champions

July 24, 2025

Indigenous Nationals

JCU at Indigenous Nationals

UniSport caught up with James Cook University (JCU) after their recent …

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July 18, 2025

UniSport News

The University of Newcastle goes back-to-back at Indigenous Nationals 2025

The University of Newcastle (UON) has claimed back-to-back titles at the …

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July 18, 2025

UniSport News

Indigenous Nationals Returns to its Home for Historic 30th anniversary, as University of Newcastle Announced as 2026 Hosts

UniSport Australia is pleased to announce that the 30th anniversary of the …

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July 18, 2025

UniSport News

Celebrating Excellence: bp Australia Scholarships Awarded at UniSport Indigenous Nationals Opening Ceremony

Last night, on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar land at The University of Western …

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One week since Indigenous Nationals 2025… we miss you mob 🥺

Relive the week through our wrap up article at the link in bio 🔗✨

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

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One week since Indigenous Nationals 2025… we miss you mob 🥺

Relive the week through our wrap up article at the link in bio 🔗✨

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

We’re excited to announce that the 30th Anniversary of Indigenous Nationals, presented by @bp_plc Australia, will return to where it all began with @uni_newcastle and @thewollotukainstitute confirmed as hosts for 2026! 🌟

What started in 1996 as a student-led initiative at The Wollotuka Institute has grown into a national celebration of culture, community and sport, uniting hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes from across the country.

At the 2025 Closing Ceremony, University of Newcastle Co-Captain Leroy Reid, received the official host boomerang from Dougy Neilson of UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies, marking the handover of host duties for next year’s games.

We can’t wait to celebrate 30 years of Indigenous Nationals back on the land where it all began
🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Read the full announcement at the link in bio 🔗✨

#IndigenousNationals

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We’re excited to announce that the 30th Anniversary of Indigenous Nationals, presented by @bp_plc Australia, will return to where it all began with @uni_newcastle and @thewollotukainstitute confirmed as hosts for 2026! 🌟

What started in 1996 as a student-led initiative at The Wollotuka Institute has grown into a national celebration of culture, community and sport, uniting hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes from across the country.

At the 2025 Closing Ceremony, University of Newcastle Co-Captain Leroy Reid, received the official host boomerang from Dougy Neilson of UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies, marking the handover of host duties for next year’s games.

We can’t wait to celebrate 30 years of Indigenous Nationals back on the land where it all began
🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Read the full announcement at the link in bio 🔗✨

#IndigenousNationals

2025 Spirit of the Sport Medallists 🌟

The Spirit of the Sport medals are awarded to the students who consistently embody the values of the sport and the Indigenous Nationals competition throughout the week.

Congratulations to the following students:
🏀 Brooklyn Broughman (ANU)
🏈 Jordan Williams (UTS)
🏅 Alkira Johnston (UON)
🏐 Alli Charles (MON)

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

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2025 Spirit of the Sport Medallists 🌟

The Spirit of the Sport medals are awarded to the students who consistently embody the values of the sport and the Indigenous Nationals competition throughout the week.

Congratulations to the following students:
🏀 Brooklyn Broughman (ANU)
🏈 Jordan Williams (UTS)
🏅 Alkira Johnston (UON)
🏐 Alli Charles (MON)

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

Couldn`t let the week slip by without a shout out to our 2025 Indigenous Nationals MVPs! 🔥

🏀 Jessica Love (UON)
🏈 CJ Booth (USYD)
🏅 Latifah Rogers (ACU) & Chad Buckman (UNSW)
🏐 Kelsey Doyle (QUT)

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

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Couldn't let the week slip by without a shout out to our 2025 Indigenous Nationals MVPs! 🔥

🏀 Jessica Love (UON)
🏈 CJ Booth (USYD)
🏅 Latifah Rogers (ACU) & Chad Buckman (UNSW)
🏐 Kelsey Doyle (QUT)

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

3 Grand Final appearances. 2 Individual Sport Championships. Oh and back-to-back Indigenous Nationals Champions? Yeah @uni_newcastle did that 🔥

2025 Overall Results 🏆
🥇Basketball
🥇Touch Football
🥈Netball
🏅Volleyball (QF)

We look forward to bringing the competition to @thewollotukainstitute next year!

#IndigenousNationals @nusport.theforum @uwasport

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3 Grand Final appearances. 2 Individual Sport Championships. Oh and back-to-back Indigenous Nationals Champions? Yeah @uni_newcastle did that 🔥

2025 Overall Results 🏆
🥇Basketball
🥇Touch Football
🥈Netball
🏅Volleyball (QF)

We look forward to bringing the competition to @thewollotukainstitute next year!

#IndigenousNationals @nusport.theforum @uwasport

Congratulations to our Spirit of the Games Champions, Edith Cowan University! 🏆✨

Nominated for the award by fellow University teams, @edithcowanuniversity truly championed the spirit of Indigenous Nationals through sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and participation!

Congratulations @ecu.sports 🌟

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

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Congratulations to our Spirit of the Games Champions, Edith Cowan University! 🏆✨

Nominated for the award by fellow University teams, @edithcowanuniversity truly championed the spirit of Indigenous Nationals through sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and participation!

Congratulations @ecu.sports 🌟

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport

Meet your 2025 Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Champions - Monash University 🏆✨

@monash_sport defeated @qutsport in two straight sets to claim the 2025 championship title!

Congratulations @monash_uni 🥇

#IndigenousNationals @william.cooper.institute @qut_indigiso @uwasport

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Meet your 2025 Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Champions - Monash University 🏆✨

@monash_sport defeated @qutsport in two straight sets to claim the 2025 championship title!

Congratulations @monash_uni 🥇

#IndigenousNationals @william.cooper.institute @qut_indigiso @uwasport

Plenty of laughter and good vibes at @uwasport’s Deadly on the Mic Comedy Night! 🎤✨

Indigenous Nationals participants swapped the courts for @optusstadium’s stunning River Room for a night of culture, connection, and plenty of comedy.

➡️ More photos over on the Indigenous Nationals Facebook page!

📸 @dan.macbride

#IndigenousNationals

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Plenty of laughter and good vibes at @uwasport’s Deadly on the Mic Comedy Night! 🎤✨

Indigenous Nationals participants swapped the courts for @optusstadium’s stunning River Room for a night of culture, connection, and plenty of comedy.

➡️ More photos over on the Indigenous Nationals Facebook page!

📸 @dan.macbride

#IndigenousNationals

2025 Netball Champions - The Australian Catholic University! 🏆🔥

ACU defeated The University of Newcastle 19-12 in the grand final to claim this year’s championship!

Congratulations @acu.firstpeoples 🥇

#IndigenousNationals @acusport @acuimages

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2025 Netball Champions - The Australian Catholic University! 🏆🔥

ACU defeated The University of Newcastle 19-12 in the grand final to claim this year’s championship!

Congratulations @acu.firstpeoples 🥇

#IndigenousNationals @acusport @acuimages

All sunshine and smiles at yesterday’s Indigenous Nationals Touch Football competition ☀️

➡️ More photos over on the Indigenous Nationals Facebook page.

📸 @sportsimageryau

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport @universitywa

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All sunshine and smiles at yesterday’s Indigenous Nationals Touch Football competition ☀️

➡️ More photos over on the Indigenous Nationals Facebook page.

📸 @sportsimageryau

#IndigenousNationals @uwasport @universitywa

Nationals Policies & Guidelines

Event Participation Guidelines & Policies

Document Name	Category	File Type	Link
2025 Nationals – Random Seeding Order Supplement	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines, Policies & Guidelines	PDF 1.86 MB	Download View
2025 Divisional Structure Supplement 2025 Divisional structure guideline	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 131.86 KB	Download View
Abandonment of sporting competitions Policy for abandoning sporting competitions	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 159.42 KB	Download View
Additional team personnel NCOs Policy for additional team personnel NCOs	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 154.60 KB	Download View
Allocation and review of UniSport sport status Review of UniSport sport status	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 175.44 KB	Download View
Allocation of entrants into pools Policy for allocation of entrants into pools	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 172.82 KB	Download View
Awards and point scoring* Policy for awards and scoring	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines, Policies & Guidelines	PDF 308.24 KB	Download View
Breach of competition requirements Competition requirements	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 197.24 KB	Download View
Code of behaviour Code of behaviour policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 159.75 KB	Download View
Concussion* Concussion policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 107.46 KB	Download View
Cross Registration Cross registration policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 133.11 KB	Download View
Disciplinary and disputes Discipline and dispute policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 287.02 KB	Download View
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion* Diversity, equity and inclusion policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 181.20 KB	Download View
Divisional structure Divisional structure guideline	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 168.76 KB	Download View
Eligibility of competitors Competitor eligibility policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 165.39 KB	Download View
Eligibility of competitors – Indigenous Nationals Indigenous Nationals competitor eligibility policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 123.21 KB	Download View
Identifying future National Leagues* Guidelines to identifying future National Leagues	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 181.13 KB	Download View
Infectious disease* Infectious disease policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 144.80 KB	Download View
Participant agreement Participant agreement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 206.95 KB	Download View
Participant agreement – Indigenous Nationals Indigenous Nationals participant agreement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 182.02 KB	Download View
Participant refund and withdrawals Refund and withdrawal policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 131.11 KB	Download View
Perpetual trophies Perpetual trophies policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 203.03 KB	Download View
Prizes Prize policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 138.03 KB	Download View
Qualification for participation in UniSport events Qualification for participation policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 192.77 KB	Download View
Replacement player Replacement policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 136.22 KB	Download View
Social Media Policy Social Media Policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 134.63 KB	Download View
Team nomationation and withdrawal Team nomination and withdrawal policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines, Policies & Guidelines	PDF 160.04 KB	Download View
Use of alcohol at UniSport events Alcohol policy for UniSport events	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 147.52 KB	Download View
Use of alcohol at UniSport events – Snow Snow alcohol policy for UniSport events	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 146.12 KB	Download View
Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct policy	Nationals Event Policies & Guidelines	PDF 140.44 KB	Download View

Sport Competition Guidelines

Document Name	Category	File Type	Link
UniSport Badminton Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 140.44 KB	Download View
UniSport Rowing Guideline	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 225.05 KB	Download View
UniSport Fencing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 181.86 KB	Download View
UniSport T20 Cricket Guidelines	Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 292.95 KB	Download View
UniSport Water Polo Gudielines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 157.12 KB	Download View
UniSport Ultimate Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 191.62 KB	Download View
UniSport Tennis Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 177.58 KB	Download View
UniSport Table Tennis Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 137.89 KB	Download View
UniSport Sailing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 171.37 KB	Download View
UniSport Rugby 7’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 140.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Netball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 180.86 KB	Download View
UniSport Rugby League 9’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 141.64 KB	Download View
UniSport Lacrosse 5’s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 155.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Futsal Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 179.46 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Basketball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Basketball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 145.33 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Netball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Netball Guideline	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 166.61 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Touch Football Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 163.69 KB	Download View
Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Guidelines UniSport Indigenous Nationals Volleyball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 164.09 KB	Download View
UniSport 3×3 Basketball Guidelines UniSport 3×3 Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 174.97 KB	Download View
UniSport AFL Nines Guidelines UniSport AFL 9s Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 115.96 KB	Download View
UniSport Athletics (Track & Field) Guidelines UniSport Athletics Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 336.82 KB	Download View
UniSport Basketball Guidelines UniSport Basketball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 234.84 KB	Download View
UniSport Beach Volleyball Guidelines UniSport Beach Volleyball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 161.28 KB	Download View
UniSport Cheer & Dance Guidelines UniSport Cheer & Dance Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 124.88 KB	Download View
UniSport Cross Country Guidelines UniSport X Country Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 194.54 KB	Download View
UniSport Cycling Guidelines UniSport Cycling Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 152.21 KB	Download View
UniSport Distance Running Guidelines UniSport Distance Running Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 129.99 KB	Download View
UniSport Dodgeball Guidelines UniSport Dodgeball Guideline	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 168.66 KB	Download View
UniSport Football Guidelines UniSport Football Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 237.72 KB	Download View
UniSport Golf Guidelines UniSport Golf Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 136.25 KB	Download View
UniSport Handball Guidelines UniSport Handball Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 252.17 KB	Download View
UniSport Hockey Guidelines UniSport Hockey Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 235.71 KB	Download View
UniSport Judo Guidelines UniSport Judo Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 185.30 KB	Download View
UniSport Lawn Bowls Guidelines UniSport Lawn Bowls Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 225.91 KB	Download View
UniSport Oztag Guidelines UniSport Oztag Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 118.35 KB	Download View
UniSport Squash Teams Guidelines UniSport Squash Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 132.46 KB	Download View
UniSport Surfing Guidelines UniSport Surfing Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 187.03 KB	Download View
UniSport Swimming Guidelines UniSport Swimming Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 325.63 KB	Download View
UniSport Taekwondo Guidelines UniSport Taekwondo Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 196.69 KB	Download View
UniSport Tenpin Bowling Guidelines UniSport Bowling Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 153.19 KB	Download View
UniSport Touch Football Guidelines UniSport Touch Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 152.84 KB	Download View
UniSport Triathlon Guidelines UniSport Triathlon Guidelines	Policies & Guidelines, Sport Competition Guidelines	PDF 164.13 KB	Download View

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