Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | News at Curtin

Nationally defined framework to recognise Culturally Significant Entities

Samuel Jeremic — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:19:19 +0000

A national research project has delivered a framework for how species and ecosystems of deep […]

First Nations Fellowship report offers framework to higher ed success

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:44:20 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new First […]

Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000

Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Report highlights pathways to increase Aboriginal teachers in the NT

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:34:41 +0000

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) has today released a new First […]

Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:57:10 +0000

More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case for a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network.

Professor Jonathan Bullen rejoins Curtin as Inaugural DVC Indigenous

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:57:56 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to announce that Professor Jonathan Bullen will return to the University in 2026 as its inaugural Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous.

A Together Story: Indigenous Truths shared in powerful conversation series

294101E — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:57:03 +0000

Stolen Generations survivors, descendants, and professional allies will take part in A Together Story, a […]

‘Once Known’: A landmark exhibition sharing the truth of the Stolen Generations

294101E — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:42:31 +0000

John Curtin Gallery brings Once Known to the Old Perth Boys’ School for the first […]

On Country teaching program celebrates first graduation class

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:07:15 +0000

Six Curtin graduates are set to have a significant impact in their local communities, after […]

Tech meets tradition: Curtin and Dockers showcase Indigenous creativity

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:15:18 +0000

A 3D animation of a former AFLW player and an immersive virtual reality ‘Welcome to […]

Curtin celebrates success of Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project

294101E — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:01:42 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to celebrate the successful pilot of the Moombaki Cultural Learnings Project, […]

Celebrating Indigenous leadership at �鶹ֱ��

294101E — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:20:53 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is proud to celebrate the success of Aboriginal women leaders, marking the graduation […]

Curtin students tackle ‘Now What?’ at 2024 Indigenous Futures Challenge

294101E — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:21:48 +0000

The 2024 Indigenous Futures ‘ReconciliAction’ Challenge has tackled the question ‘Now What?’ in the wake […]

Canberra launch for Curtin-based ARC Training Centre for Healing Country

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 03:45:50 +0000

Officially launched in Canberra today, the Curtin-based Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Healing […]

Indigenous education leader to head Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:04:41 +0000

A well-respected leader in Indigenous mental health and community health has been appointed the new […]

New Noongar child drawings unveiled in anniversary celebrations

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 11 May 2023 04:23:46 +0000

Another 10 drawings created by Australian First Nations Stolen Generations children have been added to The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Children’s Artwork, ahead of the tenth anniversary celebrations of its return to Noongar Country.

Rich Indigenous knowledges safeguarded in new research agreements

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:21:25 +0000

The distinctive and rich heritage of Indigenous knowledge and culture will be protected under new […]

New projects to fight lung infections and boost Indigenous physical activity

Lucien Wilkinson — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:33:13 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will develop and for the first time test in humans new treatments for lung infections that are resistant to traditional medicines such as antibiotics, as one of two new Curtin-led projects that have been supported by the Federal Government.

Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at Curtin […]

From mission sites to healing centres

Zoe Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:27:02 +0000

Missions Connect is the first immersive technological tool of its kind in Australia to be used for truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.

Global search uncovers historic Stolen Generations child drawing

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:01:57 +0000

An international search for works created by Australian First Nations children of the Stolen Generations has unearthed a historic piece drawn by a 13-year-old Noongar boy more than 70 years ago.

Scottish households urged to join search for Australian children’s artworks

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:32:33 +0000

The global search for hundreds of precious artworks created by Australian First Nations children who were forcibly taken from their families in the 1940s has reached Scotland.

Curtin honours four pioneers with Honorary Doctorates

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:14:02 +0000

A trailblazer of Indigenous health, an Australian economist, an oil and gas executive and a seasoned advocate for access to quality general practice have been awarded Honorary Doctorates.

Search for Nyungar children’s artwork goes global

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:00:45 +0000

A search is underway in the United Kingdom for hundreds of missing artworks created by children of the Stolen Generations in the south-west of Western Australia.

Curtin appoints first Dean of Indigenous Futures

Zoe Taylor — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:00:03 +0000

If we looked at tertiary education in Australia with an Indigenous gaze instead of a colonial one, how could it be different, and better?

New public artworks at Curtin’s Exchange precinct reflect WA’s history

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:18:14 +0000

Three public artworks installed at �鶹ֱ��’s new Exchange precinct capture WA’s unique history, from ancient Noongar songlines to the State’s diverse geology.

Lotterywest support paves reconciliation pathway for Nyungar artworks

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:03:13 +0000

�鶹ֱ��’s new permanent home for historic artworks created by Nyungar children of the Stolen Generations has taken a major step forward with $1.76 million in Lotterywest funding.

Moorditj Yorga Scholarship funds surpass $1.5M

Lauren Sydoruk — Tue, 10 May 2022 17:43:02 +0000

Curtin's Moorditj Yorga Scholarship campaign has received more than $1.5 million in donor commitments to empower mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through their studies.

Curtin appoints applied scientist as Dean of Indigenous Futures

Yasmine Phillips — Mon, 02 May 2022 17:52:40 +0000

A respected Yindjibarndi woman who has championed ethical research has been appointed Curtin’s first Dean of Indigenous Futures in the Faculty of Humanities.

Indigenous and social justice leaders honoured for their service

Yasmine Phillips — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:20:09 +0000

Australia’s first Indigenous Treasurer and one of the country’s most powerful social justice advocates have been presented Honorary Doctorates by �鶹ֱ��.

Aboriginal lawyer takes trailblazing quest to Oxford

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:27:35 +0000

A Curtin Law School graduate will work to further protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in mining decisions after being awarded a prestigious scholarship to study at Oxford University.

Midwife graduate returns to paint Moorditj Yorga design

�鶹ֱ�� — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:24:04 +0000

Valerie Ah Chee has contributed her artistic skills to �鶹ֱ��’s Moorditj Yorga Scholarship for mature-age Aboriginal women.

Calls to return stolen artefacts home

�鶹ֱ�� — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:33:32 +0000

Repatriating stolen artefacts could reverse some of the “unjust treatment” of the world’s Indigenous peoples, says Dr Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes.

Scholarships provide healing hands

Anita Shore — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:21:08 +0000

Although he’d left high school without an ATAR, Harris was eligible for a pathway into Curtin to study the one-year Indigenous Pre-medicine and Health enabling course.

Learn, engage and connect with Indigenous Australia at an online Yarning Session

Madison Wales — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:52:57 +0000

Join our Elder in Residence Team and have a chat about Indigenous Australia through two way conversations. Register now to take part in a cross-cultural education experience.

Curtin appoints new Curator, Australian First Nations Art

Vanessa Beasley — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:42:23 +0000

The John Curtin Gallery has appointed Yindjibarndi woman Michelle Broun as the Curator, Australian First Nations Art.

Carrolup Centre and new Yarning Circle to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Curtin

Vanessa Beasley — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:12:49 +0000

In partnership with Nyungar Elders and community, Curtin has established the Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling and unveiled its new Yarning Circle as part of its NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations.

New WA employment hub invests in Indigenous business

Anne Griffin-Appadoo — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 19:45:19 +0000

A new multi-million dollar employment hub in Perth could be the answer to soaring demand for Indigenous business in WA, says Wirrpanda Foundation CEO Lisa Cunningham.

‘Big systems’ create challenges for Indigenous health

Anne Griffin-Appadoo — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:54:35 +0000

Navigating the complexity of Australia's healthcare system can be difficult, particularly for Australia’s Indigenous community, says Curtin nursing alumna Melanie Robinson.

Curtin elevates commitment to national reconciliation action

Yasmine Phillips — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:52:52 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� has confirmed its commitment to leading national reconciliation action in the education sector by today launching its Elevate RAP endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.