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Artwork by Sid Domic

We provide a culturally safe environment for our students, staff and communities through recognition of our First Peoples

We’re proud to have the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population of any university in Queensland, with our campuses set within one of the fastest growing Indigenous populations in Australia.

Through our work with Indigenous Elders, we continue to develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement strategies and partnerships for community empowerment, as well as a curriculum informed by respect for the knowledge systems of our First Peoples.

Our Indigenous research development also aims to further the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and promote reconciliation, respect, education and engagement.

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Students

GUMURRII is a dedicated student support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing assistance from recruitment, orientation to graduation.

GUMURRII

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Research

Our Indigenous Research Unit (IRU) supports and facilitates research relevant to and prioritised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

IRU

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Employment

Griffith has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and career progression, and proudly have the largest number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academic staff in Queensland.

Opportunities

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Reconciliation

At Griffith, we have a strong vision for reconciliation and declare our commitment to promoting an environment valuing the traditions, protocols and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment

Acknowledgement of Country

Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Family groups

South Bank, Nathan and Mount Gravatt campuses are situated on the land of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera and Turrbal peoples. Logan is situated on the land of the Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugarabul, Jagera and Yugambeh peoples. The Gold Coast is situated on the land of the Yugambeh/Kombumerri peoples.

First peoples scholarships

We have a variety of scholarships open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These range from academic, accommodation and sporting scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

First Peoples Scholarships

We have a variety of scholarships open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These range from academic, accommodation and sporting scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art

A degree in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (CAIA) invests Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with the skills and techniques to become professional artists, exploring the diversity of modern Indigenous art practice and gaining deep insights into contemporary culture and political art.

First Peoples Health Unit

The First Peoples Health Unit is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success towards a more highly skilled, highly educated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

Griffith Business School

Griffith University and the Business School has a long relationship with local and national First Peoples through our learning and teaching, research and engagement. Our commitment to supporting First Peoples is achieved by creating cultural equity and understanding in the communities we serve.