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Reconciliation at Curtin

At Curtin, we have a long history of commitment to reconciliation in higher education.

In 1984, we opened our Centre for Aboriginal Studies, a hub for education, research and culturally safe student support. In 1998, we issued a public Statement of Reconciliation and Commitment and in 2008, we were the first teaching and research institution to have a Reconciliation Action Plan.

Today, we continue to learn together how to build relationships between non-Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based on respect and reciprocity. This learning is informed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Universities Australia Indigenous Strategy and the guidance and wisdom of elders and leaders in our community.

Curtin is committed to integrating contemporary reconciliation across the University, embedded in our Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan and aligned with our antiracism commitment, through our teaching, learning, research and engagement.

A group of people gathered around a circular area in Nowanup, engaged in conversation and interaction.

Cultural education and experiences

Our cultural immersion education and on-Country experiences help Curtin staff, students and community to understand, respect and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Barry Loo, Bounding for home, 1950, artwork showcasing kangaroos against a vibrant yellow Australian landscape.

Carrolup Centre for Truth-Telling

The Carrolup Centre is home to the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artworks, a collection of artworks by children of the Stolen Generations, hand-drawn at the Carrolup Native Settlement in Western Australia. It is a place of truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.

Valerie Ah Chee, Yorgas Barloonginy, 2021, acrylic on canvas.

Moorditj Yorga Scholarship Program

The Moorditj Yorga Scholarship Program helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women access university at Curtin through scholarship funding and support.

Reconciliation resources

A coastal Australian shrub with small pale blue flowers and dark green leaves growing beside a white sandy path.

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The United Nations Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world.

A bush featuring red flowers surrounded by Australian green foliage.

AIATSIS

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) tells the story of Aboriginal Australia and creates opportunities for people to engage.

A Yellow Kangaroo Paw plant adorned with striking yellow flowers against a green background.

There’s nothing casual about racism campaign

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s updated anti-racism campaign focuses on tackling racism wherever it occurs, from the smallest interactions to where it continues in laws, policies and systems.

Stories of reconciliation