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Aboriginal
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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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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.

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.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual & Indigenous Data Sovereignty

The statement guides respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their ICIP and data, providing an overview of UOW’s commitment across all areas and practices of the University.

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Business and Economy

Celebrating Indigenous-led entrepreneurship

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