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Aboriginal
& Torres Strait
Islander Strategy

Acknowledgement of Country

On the lands that we study, we walk, and we live, we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians and cultural knowledge holders of these lands.

We acknowledge that Country for Aboriginal peoples is an interconnected set of ancient and sophisticated relationships. The University of Wollongong spreads across many interrelated Aboriginal Countries that are bound by this sacred landscape, and intimate relationship with that landscape since creation.

From Sydney to the Southern Highlands, to the South Coast. From fresh water to bitter water to salt. From City to Urban to Rural.

The University of Wollongong Acknowledges the Custodianship of the Aboriginal peoples of this place and space that has kept alive the relationships between all living things.

The University Acknowledges the devastating impact of colonisation on our campuses' footprint and commit ourselves to truth-telling, healing and education 

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Our people

Creating Conscious Communities and Curriculum Transformation

Supporting cultural change

Indigenous consultation

Throughout the website are elements of Indigenous digital art. These elements join together and create a visually stunning piece, titled Collective Journey: Weaving Indigenous Futures, which has been designed specifically for the Indigenous Strategy and Engagement Unit by Brittney Angus, a respected Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal woman and distinguished UOW graduate. You can learn more about this beautiful piece of art on the Indigenous Education and Engagement page.

Our commitment

The University of Wollongong is committed to Indigenous advancement and strives to create culturally safe campuses for our staff students and communities. Our current Indigenous Education and Engagement Strategy provides an overarching framework that illuminates the University’s commitment to an accountable, transparent way forward to progress the outcomes for and with our Indigenous staff, students, communities, and partners.

(coming soon) Healing and Recognition Track (HART)

A centralised plan designed to create a more inclusive, responsible and supportive environment, ultimately promoting healing and transformative change.

Indigenous Education and Engagement Strategy

Driven and delivered by the Indigenous Strategy and Engagement Unit encompassing the strategic actions of the Indigenous Strategy Unit and the Woolyunguh Indigenous Centre.

Latest news & stories

Science and Technology

Students connect to Country in inspiring school challenge

Digital story competition helps students to understand relationship between science and Country

Community, Students

Squadron Energy supports two UOW teams to compete at Indigenous Nationals

25 UOW students will compete in national sporting competition at the Wollongong campus

Community

Call for volunteers at Indigenous Nationals

National sport competition brings community together
Business and Economy

Celebrating Indigenous-led entrepreneurship

Creating not just a business but a movement with a mission to heal and educate

Be a Voice for Generations

I find solace in knowing that sovereignty can co-exist with the proposed reform, providing the coordinates that lead us to an assault-free, mobilised and agreeable destination
Alumni

The power of cultural learning and teaching

For primary school teacher Kye Foster and university lecturer Dr Anthony McKnight, education is much more than what is taught in the classroom.

Get in touch

02 4221 3942 ccct-Indigenous@uow.edu.au Location
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