Indigenous commitment
A proud history of collaborating with Indigenous Australians.
A long and proud history
ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿âapp has a long and proud history as an innovator in educational outcomes and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are also the sector leader of Indigenous student enrolments and employment of Indigenous staff.
We've committed to build on our achievements. In doing so, we will strengthen collaborations and partnerships with Indigenous communities within our regions and beyond.
Reviving Indigenous Languages 4:20
People in the Hunter and around the country are using a unique community program to keep Indigenous languages alive.
Leaders in the Reconciliation movement
We are leaders in the Reconciliation movement, and continually strive to provide a culturally responsive environment for our staff, students and community.
We are guided by relationships
We are guided by relationships and through the work of our local Indigenous communities.
The Wollotuka Institute
Committed to the advancement and leadership of Indigenous education at a local, national and global level.
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The Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership
Responsible for driving a whole-of-University approach to Indigenous success.
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Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
Providing national leadership in the provision of community responsive Indigenous health education.
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Purai Global Indigenous History Centre
Integrating global and transnational analytical perspectives and frameworks with research on Indigenous and diaspora histories and other related histories of race.
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Wollotuka Institute celebrates 40 years
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University of Newcastle recognised as national leader in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff
ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿âapp¡¯s commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff has been officially recognised, with the University being named the first university in Australia to receive a ¡®Cygnet Award¡¯ for Indigenous Cultural Competency.
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Our University supports a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum
ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿âapp supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
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Team Wollotuka blitz Indigenous Nationals, including award for most promising talent
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Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research
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2023 Reconciliation Award winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Reconciliation awards have been announced. The awards were created to recognise efforts in reconciliation and to create cultural safety for staff and students.
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ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿âapp acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.