Strategy

2026-2030 Indigenous Strategy

The strategy document currently outlines eight key objectives:

Strategy Objective 1
Promote a sense of belonging and inclusion for Indigenous students through creative practices, nurturing partnerships, and leadership opportunities, while enhancing academic programs to empower Indigenous retention and student success.
Strategy Objective 2
Empower a culturally safe workplace environment which encourages Indigenous Australians to pursue meaningful career opportunities and promote professional growth, enabling long-term success
Strategy Objective 3
Foster a research culture that empowers Indigenous researchers; and delivers meaningful outcomes for Indigenous communities, grounded in ethics and strong community impact
Strategy Objective 4
Magnify Indigenous learning and teaching through enhanced curriculum, pedagogical practice and scholarship.
Strategy Objective 5
Establish and sustain respectful, collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities and people through structured, inclusive engagement that supports mutual priorities and long-term relationship-building.
Strategy Objective 6
Recognise, respect, and promote the diversity and strength of Indigenous cultural knowledges as foundational to identity, learning, caring for Country and community wellbeing.
Strategy Objective 7
Centre and support Indigenous leadership and governance by upholding self-determination, cultural authority, and decision-making across all levels of the University.
Strategy Objective 8
Commit to institutional truth-telling about the ongoing impacts of colonisation and associated injustices, by amplifying Indigenous narratives, creating a more accurate account of Australia’s history to recognise the strength and contribution of Indigenous peoples

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