Reconciliation at Curtin

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

In 1994, 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 (RAP). In 2019, we were one of the first universities to publicly declare our support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Over time, we have been learning how to build relationships based on respect and reciprocity between non-Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We continue to be guided by First Peoples in the Curtin community, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Universities Australia Indigenous strategies and the learnings that came from our RAP journey.

Our continued commitment is to advancing contemporary university reconciliation based on right-relationship and reciprocity, and is embedded in our Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan.

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.

Find out more about cultural learning

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.

Discover the Carrolup Centre

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.

Learn about the Moorditj Yorga program

Reconciliation resources

The Little Red Yellow Black Book

The Little Red Yellow Black Book provides an introduction to the rich cultures and histories of Australia’s First Peoples.

Find The Little Red Yellow Black book

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.

Learn more about the Declaration

Kaartdijin Noongar (Noongar Knowledge)

The Kaartdijin Noongar site aims to share the richness of Noongar knowledge, culture and history.

Discover Kaartdijin Noongar

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.

Explore AIATSIS

Racism. It Stops With Me Resource Hub

Racism. It Stops With Me is one of many initiatives working to challenge racism. This resource hub highlights some resources to help you develop your own skills in anti-racism.

Find anti-racism resources

Reconciliation WA Reconciliation Learning Hub

The RWA learning hub aims to deepen your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures and empower you to become an active ally in reconciliation.