Respect for Indigenous cultures in Australia
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waterways across Australia where we conduct our business.
At RMIT we recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities. The RMIT Community is committed to the work of acknowledging the histories and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through Responsible Practice, we strengthen the relationships between RMIT and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to the benefit of all Australians and our global community. We are also proud to provide study, cultural, and personal support to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their learning journey.
RMIT’s university strategy Knowledge with Action 2031 contains five Indigenous Strategic Commitments that support the university in its journey of Responsible Practice. These commitments focus on Indigenous Staff, Indigenous Students, Indigenous Knowledges: Research and Learning and Teaching, Community Engagement, and Responsible Practice.
We are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and professionals as part of a distinctive learning ecosystem. The Ngarara Willim Centre and the Office of Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement has collaborated with Indigenous communities, learners, academic and professional staff, and leadership to create RMIT's first Indigenous Student Success Strategy (PDF 4 MB). The strategy aims to create a more inclusive and culturally safe environment where Indigenous learners can thrive academically, culturally, and socially.
To ensure achievement and sustained success, RMIT will build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Education Workforce through fair and open recruitment. RMIT’s organisational development and talent teams are guiding this work through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Future Workforce Strategy 2021–2025 and RMIT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2024–2026 (PDF 3.7 MB).
Our Indigenous Education Centre is called the Ngarara Willim Centre. The Centre’s name means ‘gathering place’ in the Victorian Aboriginal language of Wurundjeri. The Centre is a gathering place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. It is also a place for the university community to gain a better appreciation for Indigenous culture, business and knowledge. Find out more about the services and experiences Ngarara Willim Centre has to offer or find us on campus.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.