We are providing new and increasing engagement opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through outreach and leadership programs, for the University community through partnerships and collaborations, and for the general public through our Indigenous Orations and other events.
Outreach and leadership programs for Indigenous secondary and tertiary students
In collaboration with other universities and organisations, we offer a range of outreach and leadership programs for Indigenous students. Access more information about these programs below.
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sheCommerce
Activities and enrichment opportunities in Business or Economics.
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Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School
Insight into studying and working in Engineering and Information Technology.
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Residential Indigenous Science Experience
Explore the diversity of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
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Girl Power in Engineering and IT
Inspiring Year 9 girls to explore possibilities in Engineering and IT.
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Yagilaith
An immersive university experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 11 & 12 students.
Partnerships
Our place-based Indigenous Partnerships work fosters deep, long-term relationships that are reciprocal, respectful and rooted in Country. Aligned with Murmuk Djerring, they are grounded in Place, working collaboratively with Traditional Owner groups and community organisations across three key regions:
Centre for Truth-telling and Dialogue
A flagship initiative under Murmuk Djerring, the Centre for Truth-telling and Dialogue is an international hub dedicated to advancing truth-telling and dialogue through Indigenous-led research, education and public engagement. It places truth-telling at the heart of the University's work.
Learn more about truth-telling at the University
Our Orations
We facilitate two key public orations each year that focus on issues of importance to First Nations People: the Dungala Kaiela Oration and the Narrm Oration.
Wominjeka
Wominjeka — a Woi-wurrung word for welcome (or more accurately 'come with purpose') — happens towards the commencement of the academic year to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people and their Elders past and present, upon whose land we study and work, and to welcome and acknowledge Indigenous students and staff. All members of the University community and the general public are invited to Wominjeka.
