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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.
Students
GUMURRII is a dedicated student support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing assistance from recruitment, orientation to graduation: providing undergraduate and postgraduate support, including tutorial assistance.
Research
Indigenous Research Unit (IRU) develops and supports all aspects of Indigenous research at Griffith: developing research capacity of academics and research candidates, and educational advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Employment
Griffith has a strong commitment to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and career progression at Griffith, and we proudly have the highest proportion of First Peoples staff of the Brisbane based Universities.
Reconciliation
At Griffith, we have a strong vision for reconciliation and declare our commitment to promoting an environment that values the traditions, protocols and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation is everybody's business.
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 all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Traditional Custodians
Brisbane 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.
Gold Coast is situated on the land of the Yugambeh/Kombumerri peoples.
Join our First Peoples Talent Network
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art
Combine your passion for Country and culture with a degree in Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art (CAIA). This unique degree is designed to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with the skills and techniques to become professional artists.
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.
Griffith Business School Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to assist with their studies. The scholarship is available for commencing students in business, government and related degrees hosted by Griffith Business School.
Contact us
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous), Griffith University, Logan, University Drive, Meadowbrook QLD, 4131