Reconciliation | News at Curtin

Futures Intensive Challenges: Earn credit and build your portfolio this winter break

Ben Adams — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:55:14 +0000

Work with industry and community partners to tackle real-world challenges, earn academic credit and build career‑ready skills through intensive, impact‑driven learning experiences. | Reading time: 1 min

We’ve launched a new Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Agreement template for student research

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:48:11 +0000

A new Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Use Agreement template is now available for research student projects that are not linked to funding agreements. | Reading time: 1 min

Kardas wrap up a proud week at the 2025 Indigenous Nationals

Nikita Osckar — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:59:58 +0000

Curtin’s Kardas did the community proud, placing as the top-ranked team in WA and 13th overall. | Reading time: 2 mins

Kardas Ready to make their mark at 2025 Indigenous Nationals

Nikita Osckar — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:34:58 +0000

Curtin’s Kardas team is gearing up to represent at this year’s Indigenous Nationals, held at UWA. | Reading time: 1 min

Bridging Now to Next, this National Reconciliation Week

Nikita Osckar — Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This Sorry Day (26 May) and National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June), step forward together and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. | Reading time: 1 min

How one student’s family inspired her future in marine conservation

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:46:57 +0000

Meet Brodie, a Torres Strait Islander and Coastal and Marine Science student specialising in Environmental Management. She found a way to turn her passion for the ocean and marine life into a future career!

Keep the Fire Burning this NAIDOC Week

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:59:06 +0000

From 7 to 14 July this year, learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth.

Bridging Creativity and Culture in Anthropology and Sociology

Mikaela Zuiderduyn — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Olivia, a first-year Anthropology and Sociology student at �鶹ֱ��, combines her creative talents with academic pursuits. Recently, she won the Indigenous Artwork Competition with her piece "Interconnectedness," highlighting her dedication to integrating diverse cultural knowledge and lived experiences.

It’s Now More Than Ever this National Reconciliation Week

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Are you ready for ReconciliAction?

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Join fellow students and participate in the ReconciliAction Challenge this mid-semester break to make a change, gain credit points and develop both personal and professional experience.

Six free adventures in Perth that won’t break the bank

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000

With its vibrant landscapes and cultural charm, Perth offers many cost-free activities for locals and […]

Announcing the 2023 Cultural Awareness Rocks art competition winners!

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We're excited to announce the winners of the art competition from the recent Cultural Awareness Rocks event at Curtin Kalgoorlie.

Connecting culture, Industry and art in the Goldfields

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Curtin Kalgoorlie recently held Cultural Awareness Rocks, an event where students had the opportunity to learn more about local Aboriginal culture in the Kalgoorlie and Goldfields region.

VC Note to Students: Voice to Parliament

Jaeger Wieland — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:59:58 +0000

With only a few weeks until votes are cast in the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament it is important for everyone to keep cultural respect and safety at the forefront of their minds.

Learning from the land: International students connect with Aboriginal history and culture in Northam

Nikita Osckar — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:24:24 +0000

Faculty of Business and Law international students recently returned from a day trip to Bilya Koort Boodja, Centre for Nyungar Culture and Environmental Knowledge.

Dandjoo Kaadadjiny: Learning Together

Nikita Osckar — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:47:48 +0000

Check out Dandjoo Kaadadjiny on Curtin Challenge, designed to introduce you to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders

Nikita Osckar — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

From 2 to 9 July celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

Carrolup cultural immersion experience

Nikita Osckar — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Last month, CAS students embarked on a cultural immersion experience in Carrolup-Marribank and heard the inspiring stories of Stolen Generations survivors.

Be Brave. Make Change. this National Reconciliation Week 2022

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:25:13 +0000

This Sorry Day (26 May) and National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June), Be Brave. Make Change. towards reconciliation in your daily life.

Carrolup Coolingah Wirn – The Spirit of Carrolup Children now showing at the John Curtin Gallery

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:24:58 +0000

Explore the incredible and moving story of the Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artworks, created by children of the stolen generations during the 1940’s and now part of the �鶹ֱ�� Art Collection.

Are you an Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander student wanting to live on campus in 2022? Apply now for the Second Home Scholarship!

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:24:51 +0000

The Second Home scholarship is open for incoming Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students and provides an annual payment of up to $12,500 (for up to three years based on a full-time study load of 100 credits) to go towards living on-campus expenses.

Join fellow students in supporting First Nations women to study at Curtin

Jaeger Wieland — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:24:25 +0000

“When you educate a woman, you educate a nation”. You can support mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to enter and succeed at �鶹ֱ�� through the Moorditj Yorga Scholarship.

Heal Country! this NAIDOC Week

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:23:51 +0000

From 4 July to 11 July celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.

Take action this National Reconciliation Week at Curtin

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:23:16 +0000

Get involved with a series of events happening this National Reconciliation Week!