GUMURRII is a dedicated support unit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff assist students from recruitment, orientation to graduation: providing undergraduate and postgraduate support, including tutorial assistance.
Servicing on each of Griffith's campuses, with officers who also assist online students studying through the digital campus, GUMURRII Student Success Unit offers a safe and culturally appropriate environment to enhance the student experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land, pays respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging, and extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Core values
We value social inclusion and a commitment to equity and diversity.
We value responsibility and respect for self and community.
We value the development and continual enhancement of learning outcomes and educational achievements.
We value culture, integrity and initiative of self, students and staff.
We value the continual enrichment of the student experience.
Direct entry registration
If you are an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander interested in studying in a Griffith degree, you can either apply for admission via QTAC or UAC.
Mature age applicants can also apply via Direct Admission.
Our admission program is an initiative for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders seeking to study at Griffith.
Tutoring for Success Program
The First Peoples students' Tutoring for Success Program (TSP) is a fully funded, supplementary tutorial program that aims to improve educational outcomes for First Peoples students at Griffith University. Through the program, you can be matched with tutors to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in your courses and develop ambitious long-term educational goals. Assistance is available to eligible students in coursework programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate and online students.
You can register for TSP as a student or potential tutor below.
Find us on your campus
GUMURRII Student Success Unit, Gold Coast campus
Building G11 Level 2
Griffith University QLD 4222
GUMURRII Student Success Unit, Logan campus
Building L03 Room 2.42
Griffith University QLD 4131
GUMURRII Student Success Unit, Mt Gravatt campus
Building M10 Room 1.04
Griffith University QLD 4215
GUMURRII Student Success Unit, Nathan campus
Building N06 Room -1.26
Griffith University QLD 4111
GUMURRII Student Success Unit, South Bank campus
Building S02 Room 2.05
Griffith University QLD 4101
Student links
"Griffith is an exciting place to start your career
Griffith is set up to ensure that students individual needs are met, and that goals are supported realistically through the support systems available. Griffith is quite a culturally diverse space that safely allows for expression of individuality. I don't think I would rather be studying anywhere else to be honest."
Other resources
Indigenous Research Unit
The Indigenous Research Unit supports development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics and higher degree researchers and their projects.
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.
Council of Elders
Griffith University's Council of Elders works to empower and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. The Council also promotes a spirit of reconciliation and respect.
Community engagement, policy and partnerships
The Office of ICEPP provides the University advice on Indigenous higher education and works on initiatives that contribute to the spiritual, social, emotional, economic and educational wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art
Learn from Indigenous lecturers and focus on traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, media and style, principles and philosophies.
War Memorial Committee
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicate Memorial Committee Qld Inc. supported by Griffith University, aims to raise funds, engage professional artists and the broader community to facilitate the establishment of the memorial that commemorates the sacrifices made by these serving men and women of the Australian Defence Force.