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Welcome to Country

On behalf of the Darug people, I welcome you to Pro Vice-Chancellor’s this country of the Wattamattagal clan of the Darug Aboriginal Nation. “Quai bidja, jumna paialla janwai – Come here, we speak together.” welcome I pay my respects to the local Aboriginal Elders past and present and to the ancestors of the land, the knowledge and the culture. We welcome peoples of all nations and all faiths. We celebrate with Welcome to the Indigenous Strategy annual report In 2018 several programs were piloted, including the First Year you our ongoing attachment to and custodianship of this country. Student Engagement program, Manawari – Aboriginal respect, Help us to respect the Aboriginal history and to protect the fragile for 2018. This year has been one of the most reciprocity and relationship training and the Aboriginal and Torres environment. successful years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Strait Islander Entry Program. Each one of these programs has Aunty Julie Janson of the Burruberongal clan of the Darug Islander people at . Across all been met with resounding success and positive feedback and will Nation – people areas of the University – Learning and Teaching, be continuing into 2019. Manawari and the recently developed Baduwa training initiatives will provide Macquarie University staff Workforce, Student and Community Engagement, and students with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Aunty Julie Janson delivering the Welcome to Country Islander histories and cultures. The outcomes of these programs and smoking ceremony Pathways, Cultural Training and Research – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success has will be an institution with a greater understanding of the world’s oldest living culture and stronger awareness of the Darug Nation Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this document may contain images or names of deceased been achieved. The highest number of Aboriginal and its people on whose land our beautiful campus is situated. persons in photographs or printed material. and Torres Strait Islander staff, both academic and The launch of the Aboriginal Workforce Plan (2018–2021) in May professional, and the highest retention rate for 2018 has provided the University with another opportunity to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff presence. My The artwork Circles of Fresh Water first year students are just two examples in a year own appointment as the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous has been created by Darug woman of milestones. Strategy, is the most senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Macquarie University alumni, position in Macquarie University’s history and one of the first Professor Liz Cameron. The artwork is outcomes to be achieved from the Aboriginal Workforce Plan. a representation of Darug freshwater surrounding the area. I invite you to share in this history-making year at Macquarie Freshwater gives life – nurturing and University, through this annual report, and I look forward to nourishing our lands. sharing another year of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success in 2019. Dr Leanne Holt Director, Walanga Muru Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy 4 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 5

Introduction

In 2018, Macquarie University continued to A new Welcome to Country video for the University was released to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the build on its commitment towards Aboriginal and First Australians and Traditional Custodians of land. The video, Torres Strait Islander success with a period of narrated by Aunty Julie of the Burruberongal clan of the Darug rapid evolution and strength. With the Indigenous Nation – Hawkesbury River people, is used across the University Strategy 2016–2025 in its second full year of for meetings, orientations and events. implementation and the Reconciliation Action Plan Some outstanding events were held in 2018 to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities. 2017–2018 in its subsequent year of application, Our first NAIDOC dinner was held to celebrate ‘Because of Her We the University achieved considerable successes Can’, with more than 50 staff, family members and Community that contribute to Indigenous higher education attending the event. The annual Patyegarang Oration continues to be a key component of the University’s event calendar, with more excellence. than 100 attendees praising this year’s orator, Professor Bronwyn Indigenous leadership was at the forefront of the University’s Carlson. Further, the second annual Reconciliation Cocktail and commitment in 2018 with the appointment of the Pro Vice- Fundraiser was held as a celebration of Reconciliation Week 2018, Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) position. The Pro Vice- to commend Macquarie’s achievements towards reconciliation, Chancellor Indigenous Strategy, Dr Leanne Holt, has an exciting and consider Macquarie’s contribution to this year’s Reconciliation and comprehensive mandate. She leads positive Indigenous theme, ‘Don’t Keep History a Mystery’. Professor Richie Howitt was higher education reform, in collaboration with the whole of the this year’s Macquarie University Reconciliation Award recipient for University, through the establishment of structures, processes his ongoing contributions to Aboriginal people and Communities. and relationships across the University to provide a framework Strengthening of local and international partnerships in 2018 has to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into all aspects of had a reciprocal effect on Aboriginal success at the University. the University now and into the future. Further to Dr Holt’s Macquarie University and South-East Arnhem Land communities appointment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce have partnered to establish ’s first ‘bush university’ at development was high in priority across the University with the the remote outstation of Wuyagiba. Other relationships that have launch of the University’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flourished in 2018 include international collaborations with Workforce Plan with a number of identified academic positions universities in China and Canada. being created including Academic Director, Indigenous Learning and Teaching. As a result of our efforts towards Aboriginal and A Djurali (evolve) – Reflective Practice 2018 was undertaken Torres Strait Islander employment, our workforce has grown. in Walanga Muru to pause and consider the current position, successes and challenges as a way of providing a solid pathway The University’s first Aboriginal cultural training program, towards a more empowering and inclusive future for Aboriginal Manawari – Respect, Reciprocity and Relationships was launched and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities. The Reflective in 2018 and has received great enthusiasm and outstanding Practice report will be released in 2019 to consider the significant evaluations. The program provides a comprehensive overview growth and change in recent years for Walanga Muru and provide of Aboriginal history, culture, peoples and applicability into the recommendations for successful outcomes in Aboriginal and University. Torres Strait Islander higher education at our University. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student engagement program had significant improvements in 2018 following on from its review at the end of 2017. One improvement is the addition of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Year Adviser role. This has been created to positively impact retention and progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander first year undergraduate students. Also, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Program was established to provide a holistic, comprehensive and culturally empowering approach to entry as an undergraduate student into the University. Patyegarang Oration 2018 6 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 7 2018 Aboriginal and Torres 2018 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce Strait Islander Students

SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT We are progressing well and building a sustainable cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait 386 ACTIVE ENROLMENTS Islander academics, researchers, professional staff and senor staff through a multifaceted FACULTY /SCHOOL/PROGRAM TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE and coordinated approach. The following figure presents workforce data as at December 2017 and December 2018. Arts 131 97 34 Business and Economics 51 51 0 DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2018 Human Sciences 101 86 15 Science and Engineering 68 61 7 0.72% Medicine and Health Science 4 3 1 Proportion of Aboriginal 0.97% and/or Torres Strait Proportion of Aboriginal Macquarie University International 3 3 0 Islander staff and/or Torres Strait College (MUIC) Islander staff Macquarie University Graduate 2 0 2 School of Management (MGSM) Gifted and Talented Entry 17 17 0 Open Universities Australia 6 5 1 13 Other 3 2 1 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Aboriginal and Torres Strait Total 386 325 61 Islander academic staff Islander academic staff (continuing and fixed term)

SEX NO. OF STUDENTS

Female 228 Male 158

20 ATTENDANCE MODE NO. OF STUDENTS Aboriginal and Torres Strait 14 Islander professional staff Internal 298 Aboriginal and Torres Strait (continuing and fixed term) Islander professional staff External 88

DEGREE NO. OF STUDENTS

Postgraduate coursework 49 Master of Research 5 23 PhD 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cadets 22 38 COMPLETIONS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cadets 8 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 9

Highlights and achievements

“The time is now. It’s important for the APPOINTMENT OF INAUGURAL PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS skills of our young people to achieve in (INDIGENOUS STRATEGY) ALNGAMINAJI – AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ‘BUSH UNIVERSITY’ life. This is a very special time for the In May 2018 Dr Leanne Holt was appointed as the inaugural Pro The successful outcome of a collaboration between Walanga Muru Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) at Macquarie University. staff, Dr Emilie Ens from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, students who are attending. Bush Uni The appointment coincided with the launch of Macquarie MUIC and communities of South-East Arnhem Land (Ngukurr and prepares the students to enable them to University’s Waranara Djurali Workforce Plan 2018–2021. Numbulwar) was the development of a program to help students go and study at Macquarie University in Dr Holt commenced at Macquarie in 2016 as Director, Walanga from these Aboriginal communities gain access to Macquarie Muru, Indigenous Strategy, the same week that Macquarie University. The program involved an on-Country, two-way pre- . I’m privileged to be out with them launched its 10-year strategy that demonstrates a strong university skills course goal already stated. Funding was generated sharing our Cultural stories, showing commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander through crowd sourcing and donations from non-government student, staff, teaching and research outcomes. organisations (The Nature Conservancy and Katherine Regional them Country & learning Traditional Holt is a woman, with further family connections to Aboriginal Health and Related Services), the Northern Territory ways. I feel really happy about all this Biripai country and has worked in the higher education sector Government Department of Education, corporate donors and going on at Wuyagiba. Thank you” for more than 20 years. Prior to her role at Macquarie, she was a Macquarie University. Kevin Guyurryurru Rogers director of The Wollotuka Institute at the University of Newcastle, Over four weeks in September–October 2018, the two-way, pre- Traditional Owner, Wuyagiba, Gulf of Carpentaria where she led the institute to be the first in Australia to receive university skills course was trialled at Wuyagiba outstation on the international accreditation by the World Indigenous Nations western coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. The course combined Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC). She is currently traditional knowledge and transferrable skills including essay President Elect, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writing, computer skills, filmmaking and translation from local Higher Education Consortium (NATSIHEC); State Hub Leader Kriol to English. (NSW), National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN); member of the Universities Australia DVC Corporate Committee; and member of the Department of Education Equity and Innovation Panel. Holt also holds numerous positions on “My Traditional name is Yanbururgu professional and community boards and committees locally, which means ‘Owner of this Land’. The nationally and internationally. reason I came here is to be a role model. Dr Holt recently led a national report on ‘whole of university’ approaches to Indigenous higher education as a part of the Me & Mel (Melissa Wurramarrba) we’re broader Accelerating Indigenous Higher Education project led the only ones down at Macquarie Uni. I by NATSIHEC for the Australian Government Department of Education. She delivered a plenary address on the outcomes of the want them to have the experience. You’re report at the Universities Australia conference last year. the ones who are gonna be leaders for Holt’s Pro Vice-Chancellor role will work with other executive and your community. Our Elders will pass on, senior staff at the University to continue to deliver high-quality outcomes relating to the Indigenous Strategy by empowering a who’s going to take over? Who’s going to whole-of-university approach that all members of the University have the knowledge? So it’s better for you community will contribute to. now to stop what you’re doing and think about your education.” Ernest Junior Daniels Ngukurr student 10 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 11

“‘Because of her, we can’ is more than just words. These words resonate the struggle and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. I am forever grateful to those women both past and present who have fought endlessly for our rights to equality and justice. For many like me there are strong women who have paved the way. My birthright A new open-air classroom facility was constructed by locals and INDIGENOUS STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM was nurtured on the resilience of my mother and my grandmothers before her. Thank you to Environmental Sciences’ Ben Kitchener and Dr Ens to host the This collaboration between Macquarie University’s Walanga Muru those women for your strength, survival, knowledge, leadership, love, support, protection, classes, which were run by local Elders, Macquarie University and University of Victoria’s (UVic) First Nations House, British lecturers and current Macquarie University undergraduate Columbia, Canada, is a two-way Indigenous student exchange willingness, drive, voice, and your undeniable beauty both outside and within. Women who students from Ngukurr, Melissa Wurramarrba and Ernest Daniels. project that is unique in that it incorporates work-integrated are extraordinary beyond measures – Because of you, we can”. A total of 14 students successfully completed the course and learning as well as furthering study within the students’ relevant Shelley Hardcastle, Walanga Muru student then travelled to Macquarie University to sit the Aboriginal and discipline areas. The program aims to support and encourage Torres Strait Islander Entry Program interviews. All students international Indigenous scholarly communities and networks, were accepted into the Bachelor Arts (Indigenous Studies) on a exposing students to a wider global field of Indigenous studies and specialised program designed to further build their university scholarship. skills before continuing into their chosen courses. UVic students Sofia Terbasket-Funmaker, from the Okanagan, Ho- Following the success of the trial and submission on a Regional Chunk and Anishinaabe Nations (studying Indigenous Studies and Study Hub grant application by the team, Alngaminaji was awarded Spanish) and Yvonne Houssin, from the Métis Nation (studying $2.5 million to consolidate the two-way Bush University and Indigenous Studies and Gender Studies) completed a work term continue over the next four years. This is an exciting opportunity at Walanga Muru from February to April. They connected with for the South-East Arnhem Land region, which had its last Indigenous students, staff and communities. university graduates in the late 1980s. Macquarie student Tylah Blunden, Darug woman (studying The two-way Bush University is being developed as an innovative Archaeology), undertook an academic and cultural exchange model that could also be used to expand university education in which she completes 120 hours of work experience in an opportunities to other remote Aboriginal communities across Indigenous community between September 2018 and January 2019 Australia. at UVic, Canada. The program is also an inspirational reminder of the connection NANKAI UNIVERSITY – CHINA of values and struggles that Indigenous peoples across the world Macquarie University in collaboration with Nankai University, hold. China, and the University of Newcastle co-hosted Globalisation, Modernisation and Urbanisation: The Transformation of NAIDOC EVENT Indigenous People and Minorities Higher Education in the 21st Our NAIDOC Week 2018 event was proudly supported by the Century at Nankai University, Tianjin, China, 29 June–2 July. Department of Indigenous Studies, Walanga Muru and the Three Macquarie University staff, Dr Leanne Holt, Josephine Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council. Bourne and Dr Kevin Lowe, along with two Aboriginal students, Emeritus Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik, Dr Jackie Huggins AM and Madi Day and Ryan Whittard, attended. The symposium was an Fiona Jose were this year’s distinguished speakers, each delivering excellent networking opportunity for all. a short talk in line with the theme ‘Because of Her, We Can!’. Holt gave a keynote address on a whole-of-university approach to Speakers shared reflections on their journey in leadership; ideas for visionary direction on a local, regional and/or national level; Indigenous education based on a model that includes Indigenous Nankai University Symposium participants participation at all levels of the university – ‘nothing about us and insights into how higher education can continue to contribute without us’. Lowe also presented at the symposium. to the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls. Following the talks a Q&A session was hosted by Dr Leanne Holt.

“In all, the trip was amazing, especially STAFF SUCCESS in seeing the significant similarities in ARC College of Experts – Three Aboriginal academic staff, the issues of minority and Indigenous Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Dr Margaret Raven and Dr Michael Donovan, were appointed to the ARC College of Experts. This peoples across different landscapes, and represents the highest number of Aboriginal academics from one this augurs well for future opportunities university. to collaborate and build strong networks Dr Leanne Holt was appointed to: between ourselves and other Indigenous • Universities Australia Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Corporate) committee communities within the Pacific.” • President-Elect with the NATSIHEC Dr Kevin Lowe • NIRAKN Executive Committee Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Human Sciences Student exchange program 2018 12 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 13

Dr Michael Donovan was successful in receiving a Fulbright WALANGA MURU DEADLY BALL Indigenous Scholarship. His program will be a critical examination This third Deadly Ball recognised and celebrated the success and of the Kanu o ka Āina Public Charter School and other partners in achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and the Nā Lei Na’auao Alliance charter schools network in Hawaii that students. Staff, students, alumni, community members and other have structured an educational setting built on empowerment of stakeholders were in attendance. The major award recipients were: Indigenous students through the engagement of Hawaiian cultural values to inform educational success. • Deadly Leadership Award: Isaac Roberts and Wayne Charters • Deadly Community Engagement Award: Tetei Bakic Raelee Lancaster won the Nakata Brophy Short Fiction and Poetry • Deadly Contribution Award: Tyren Ah-See Prize for Young Indigenous Writers. • Deadly Sport Award: Jack Stewart STUDENT SUCCESS • Deadly Creative Arts Award: Luke Pidgeon Dr Liesa Clague, Yaegl woman and lecturer in the Department • Deadly All Rounder Award: Christopher Miller of Health Systems and Populations, graduated with a Doctor of An additional 15 awards were presented to Aboriginal and Torres Philosophy in 2018. Her research project – Gan’na: Listening to Strait Islander students who excelled academically in their the Perspectives of Primary School Students on their School-Based respective faculties. Gardens – examined the significance of school-based gardens in SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS primary schools. Tayla King, Walanga Muru staff member, won gold in the 2018 Isaac Roberts, history student, won the student category in the Archery NSW State Field Championships in the female open Out For Australia LGBTIQ Role Model Awards. recurve division. Maddison O’Gradey-Lee, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) student, was named among the Australian Financial Review 100 INDIGENOUS NATIONALS 2018 Women of Influence in the ‘Young Leader’ category. Maddison was Macquarie University in collaboration with UniSport hosted recognised, as one of other things, for her commitment to youth the 23rd Indigenous Nationals. Organisation for this event was mental health, having created her own mental health organisation quite exhaustive with 28 teams from 24 Australian universities called High Tide , which runs practical school workshops that and more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander create spaces where education is shared, conversations begin, and students participating in the week-long multisport event, empathy and acceptance are ingrained into the hearts and minds of competing in touch football, basketball, netball and volleyball. all young people. Participants acknowledged the efforts put into running such a successful event which was thoroughly enjoyed by many – a place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to come together, connect, network, socialise and make life long friends. Two Walanga Muru teams competed, with one team winning the netball competition and finishing overall second. University was the overall winner.

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RECONCILIATION LIFETIME AWARD and exclusion of Aboriginal people from to grow and fester in our midst, we fail RECIPIENT – PROFESSOR RICHIE key institutions of wealth and power – as an institution of scholarship, learning HOWITT including universities. When I returned and opportunity. This really is everybody’s My early life exposed me to a range of to work in the higher education sector in business. It’s not just about calling out social justice issues which really shifted my the late 1980s, I saw how easy it was for explicit racism, but recognising and thinking to realise that addressing white a mining company to enlist the research challenging structural racism at every point privilege, white racism and the structures and human resources of universities and it occurs. of disadvantage they impose was an how difficult it remained for Indigenous Education is always a double-edged important part of what I had to do. These Australians to gain access to universities – sword. Not only is it a ‘private good’ that issues included Aboriginal people my age both for study and support. strengthens individuals in ways that make in being excluded from So while I continued my research on the them more competitive and wealthier, their local primary school education by a ways that white privilege was impacting it is also a public good that strengthens simple vote of their P&C association, an Indigenous interests across Australia, I our capacity to collaborate and make action which was supported by the NSW also saw there was a direct need to address wealthier, more generous and inclusive Government, as well as colleagues I worked structural racism inside universities – to societies. For me, reconciliation is always with in Weipa experiencing extraordinary ensure that research undertaken with about the second edge – how to ensure treatment under Queensland’s racist Indigenous peoples and communities was that Macquarie University as a valuable legislation – including having their ethical and accountable, to ensure that public institution, and as a university of property and wages stolen, being universities were safe places for Indigenous service and engagement is a safe place for incarcerated without charge and having Australians to study and to work, to ensure Indigenous students and colleagues to every aspect of their lives controlled by that racism was called out and addressed flourish and contribute to a just, equitable state and mission authorities. wherever it was manifested in these public and sustainable Australia. I’ve been My PhD research, which focused on mining institutions. incredibly privileged to be mentored by companies in North Australia, linked me Making our University a safe, inclusive and some exceptional Indigenous colleagues into a network of scholars and activists welcoming place to work, study and grow over a lifetime and hope that I’ve made including the Federation of Aboriginal is everybody’s business. We imagine that some modest contribution to shifting our Land Councils and a range of social we admit students and employ academics institution away from its deeply embedded justice networks. It also led me to a deep on merit, but in a system that denies merit structural racism. understanding of the nature of structural and recognition to Indigenous knowledge I was deeply honoured and humbled to be racism embedded in Australian resource, and imagines that the only measures of identified as a champion of reconciliation environmental and property laws as well as excellence are exam results and peer- at the University and look forward to the ways in which primitive accumulation reviewed research output, we exclude supporting others who champion justice of wealth in White Australia relied on many people with much to offer. To the for Indigenous people in higher education continuing theft of Aboriginal property extent that we reinforce racism, allow it long into the future.

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Walanga Muru leadership team at Deadly Awards (absent: Cheryl Newton) Aboriginal leadership and voice NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US

For Macquarie University to be a university where Indigenous perspectives are embedded Throughout the year, Patyegarang members attended and engaged with several events into all aspects of the university now and into the future, it is pivotal for Indigenous people including the Reconciliation Scholarship Fundraiser, the Deadly Ball, the launch of the to have a voice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Plan and welcome events for Aboriginal Dr Leanne Holt’s appointment as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) will champion and Torres Strait Islander students. the previously mentioned whole-of-university approach with University’s two key strategic WATTAMATTAGAL BUNYWAL ABORIGINAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE committees – Patyegarang and Wattamattagal Bunyuwal – providing advice and input on Once again, this all-Aboriginal committee was central to many informed decisions Indigenous matters from internal and external community perspectives. regarding Indigenous education at the University, providing a two-way dialogue between Aboriginal community, organisations and the University. PATYEGARANG INDIGENOUS STRATEGIC COMMITTEE During 2018, the committee continued to provide strategic input from senior University Bringing a student perspective into the committee this year saw a new representative being staff members, including representatives from all five faculties and other senior staff nominated – Jo Rey, Darug woman and PhD student. from across the University. The Macquarie University Library is now represented with the During 2018 the committee endorsed the Waranara Djurali – Aboriginal Workforce appointment of Susan Vickery to the committee in her role as Interim University Librarian. Plan 2018–2021, Manawari – Respect, Reciprocity and Relationships training program Following are some of the programs, initiatives and plans into which the committee and the decision to introduce a University Reconciliation Statement (in line with the provided advice and expertise in 2018: University’s strong commitments through the Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025) in lieu of a Reconciliation Action Plan (with 2018 being the plan’s final year). • Waranara Djurali – Aboriginal Workforce Plan 2018–2021 Advisory Committee representative Aunty Julie Janson of the Burruberongal clan of the • Indigenous Strategy Annual Report 2017 Darug Nation also provided narration, and endorsement, along with fellow committee • Mudang-Dali – Indigenous Connected Curriculum Framework (draft) members, for the University’s new ‘Welcome to Country’ video. • The Macquarie University Fellowship for Indigenous Researchers (MUFIR) (draft) • Macquarie University Reconciliation Statement (draft) 18 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 19

Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025

The Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025 provides a long-term University commitment to Indigenous higher education and the future success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The strategy provides an opportunity to consider how the University can build genuine, sustainable and reciprocal connections and recognise the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all facets of the University’s operations including workforce, research, learning and teaching and student engagement. With the Indigenous Strategy in its third year, we are now seeing significant outcomes across the three pillars of Baduwa (aspire), Manawari (discover) and Djurali (evolve). With an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Plan released this year, along with the drafting of an Indigenous Research Plan and an Indigenous Connected Curriculum framework, important commitments and targets are in place to ensure we are heading towards a more empowering and inclusive future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Communities. Baduwa (aspire): The following pages reflect on and consider progress towards the priorities identified through the 2017–2019 Indigenous Strategy Implementation Plan. Unlocking PROGRESS TOWARDS THE 2017–2019 IDENTIFIED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES – IMPLEMENTATION PHASE BADUWA (ASPIRE): MANAWARI (DISCOVER): DJURALI (EVOLVE): capacity UNLOCKING CAPACITY DEVELOP CULTURAL CAPABILITY SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS SUCCESS • Build aspiration and establish pipelines • Develop and implement a cultural • Simplify and clarify systems, processes from schools for Indigenous youth to capability framework and policies between Walanga Muru come to our University • Initiate cultural training opportunities and other support services across the • Increase Indigenous undergraduate and for all existing and new staff University postgraduate student enrolments • Develop systems that enhance • Support and build the capacity of undergraduate and postgraduate Indigenous researchers enrolments and completions • Support sustainable increases in Indigenous employment to complement existing and future enterprise agreements 20 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 21

Aboriginal recruitment and outreach “From this camp I gained an understanding of my culture that I would not have gotten a chance elsewhere, I also learned a lot of about Macquarie University. I met new friends who I was able to share my experiences with.” Rising Stars camper 2018 was a successful year for Aboriginal From this program we had students from two schools attend the 2018 Rising Stars Leadership Camp. Students who completed the recruitment and outreach. The team implemented Critical Thinking Unit and students who applied and interviewed the new In-School Engagement Program and an for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway innovative admissions pathway, while continuing (ATSIEP). to strengthen and build relationships with high school students and the wider community through The 2018 in-School Engagement Program the Rising Stars Leadership Camp and the Critical reached 399 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Thinking Unit program. Islander students in Years 7 to 10

Walanga Muru’s recruitment and outreach RISING STARS LEADERSHIP CAMP During September 2018 Walanga Muru hosted and facilitated a programs reached up to 740 Aboriginal three-day, inclusive leadership camp for Aboriginal and Torres and Torres Strait Islander people in 2018 Strait Islander students in Year 10 from across New South Wales to experience activities that develop their leadership skills, cultural knowledge and future aspirations and to get a taste of university A focal point was placed on team building and strengthening life and our campus. relationships, allowing students to be a part of multiple programs and continuing to be a part of the Walanga Muru and Macquarie University community. The 2018 Rising Stars Leadership Camp brought together 60 Aboriginal and Torres IN-SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM This program aims to improve educational aspirations, cultural Strait Islander students from 25 schools knowledges and resiliency skills among Aboriginal and Torres (nine of these schools being low SES). Strait Islander students in Years 7 to 10. Sixteen schools within a target market of a 25-kilometre radius of our North Ryde campus Twenty-one attendees applied for Camp participated in this program in 2018 – this is an increase of Aspire in 2019 as well as six attendees 10 schools from 2017 and three of these schools are from low socioeconomic status (SES) areas. from the 2017 Rising Stars.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS The Critical Thinking Unit received 25 Walanga Muru staff was present at 21 community events this year, ranging from being stall holders and activity demonstrators to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander attending local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group meetings. applications – 17 successfully completing This allowed communication between our centre and the mass community. Awareness of Macquarie University, degree options, NISEP activities 2018 with a pass or above with four students scholarships opportunities and other programs were promoted at applying to attend Camp Aspire in 2019 all of these events. Many relationships were formed at these events, for these students to gain the confidence, motivation and skills which could lead to future attendance in our pathway programs. 2018 ATSIEP received 68 Aboriginal and to succeed in school, pursue higher education and gain fulfilling CRITICAL THINKING UNIT employment. TAREE TO MACLEAN OUTREACH Torres Strait Islander applications – In 2018, NISEP supported around 180 Indigenous secondary Our Critical Thinking Unit gives Year 11 students the opportunity In May 2018 Walanga Muru staff embarked on a roadshow, visiting 50 applicants interviewed and 47 offered students as leaders. These students demonstrated science activities to start their undergraduate course at Macquarie while still at seven schools, five of which are low SES schools, stretching to about 2000 junior students, peers, family and the wider public high school. The unit PHL137 covers the fundamentals of critical from Taree to Maclean. At each school, staff shared information entry to study in 2019 as part of school science shows undertaken at our partner schools thinking and reasoning. All learning is completed online with including about Macquarie University courses and opportunities, and the Sydney-based events Indigenous Science Experience at optional on-campus sessions. If the student successfully completes as well as specific information regarding Aboriginal and Torres ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CURRENT Redfern and the Macquarie ConocoPhillips Science Experience. this unit, they will potentially receive an early offer to study at Strait Islander pathways, scholarships, and accommodation STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM Macquarie once they finish their HSC. options for students in Years 10 to 12. This program gave 19 current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Findings from anonymous evaluations of the NISEP events undertaken in 2018 demonstrate how the program leads to Some comments from our 2018 Critical Thinking students: Five students at schools visited on the roadshow attended the 2018 university students an opportunity to gain experience as well significant and tangible educational and aspirational outcomes. “It was a good program and I recommend other Year 11 students Rising Stars Leadership Camp. One relationship made on the trip as give back to the community. The 2018 Student Mentors had For example, of the NISEP student leaders, six in 10 expressed completing this course” resulted in an application for ATSIEP. opportunities to enhance their presentation skills, helped with the In-School Engagement Program, underwent training and helped an increased interest in completing school and going onto “I found the course really interesting and was surprised at how I Walanga Muru to promote our engagement services and pathways higher education after participating in a NISEP event; eight in 10 was able to do both university work and school work with no real to prospective students and the community. In 2018 there was an expressed an increased interest in science after participating in a stress.” The Taree to Maclean Outreach roadshow increase of four participants compared with the program in 2017. NISEP event; and nine in 10 students found being a NISEP leader SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS reached 76 Aboriginal and Torres Strait a good or inspiring experience. School staff reported sustained, marked improvements in NISEP student leaders across a range In 2018 the Outreach team completed 10 presentations to senior THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM Islander students from Years 10 to 12 of factors, including increased motivation and concentration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at local high schools. (NISEP) seven in 10 NISEP leaders, and eight in 10 NISEP leaders having From these presentations there were five applications for the This program, run by the Faculty of Science and Engineering, increased enthusiasm for learning and willingness to work with Rising Stars Leadership Camp, one application for the 2019 Critical ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ENTRY builds self-belief of Indigenous secondary school students by others. Thinking Unit as well as two students interviewed for ATSIEP. PATHWAY (ATSIEP) making them leaders of school, community and university-led This program provides a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait science events. Students are placed in leadership roles where In 2018, NISEP received funding from Coca-Cola Australia Islander people for admission into an undergraduate course based they teach relatable Western and Indigenous science to younger Foundation to support the 2019 Macquarie ConocoPhillips Science 2018 school presentations reached on an online application and interview on campus. students, their peers and community members. Choosing the keen, Experience and a St George Foundation grant to support the the shy and the disengaged students, we support these new student sustainable expansion of NISEP to benefit more Indigenous youth about 119 Aboriginal and Torres Strait leaders throughout their entire secondary schooling. We provide across Australia. Islander students them with university student mentors, and we build strong and continuing connections with their local communities. Our aim is 24 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 25

Indigenous research

A key factor for successful Indigenous research FORUM FOR INDIGENOUS RESEARCH EXCELLENCE at the University is that it must have particular The Department of Indigenous Studies with support from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) has established the relevance for Indigenous communities and Forum for Indigenous Research Excellence (FIRE) at Macquarie be culturally capable of providing a policy University. FIRE is an international research network of scholars environment to support Indigenous researchers interested and engaged in Indigenous-related research. and higher degree research (HDR) students. FIRE will focus on facilitating and fostering research that is connected with, embedded in and meaningful to Indigenous people Indigenous research at the University is strengthening. A draft and communities nationally and internationally. University Indigenous Research Plan began in 2018, to create a Amy Thunig Andy Farrell platform for excellence in Indigenous research and innovation This will involve connecting with and relating meaningfully to at a local, national and global levels, as well as recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and communities and unique perspectives, knowledge production and contribution of Indigenous people and communities around the world to harness JGI is an outgrowth of FIRE. It is an international Indigenous Rhett Loban is a Torres Strait Islander man born in . He Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. and unleash the creative potential of Indigenous peoples to bring focused journal that is digital and accessible at no cost. The has joined the Department of Educational Studies as an associate about positive change and social transformation. Aboriginal voices are already being heard loud and strong with the editorial board consists of Indigenous and non-Indigenous lecturer. Rhett’s PhD is in the area of media studies. Rhett is the recent graduation of Yaegl woman, Dr Liesa Clague. Her research FIRE aims to: scholars from around the world. The journal is relatively new; designer of Torres Strait Virtual Reality, a game tha highlights the however, there has been a great deal of interest from Indigenous unique culture, traditions and history of Torres Strait Islander project entitled ‘Gan’na: Listening to the Perspectives of Primary • build Indigenous research capacity and capability by supporting School Students on their School-Based Gardens’ examines the authors on a range of topics of importance to Indigenous peoples. people. The game also illustrates Indigenous environmental emerging researchers and providing pathways for Indigenous knowledge of seasonal, plant and animal life cycles and how this significance of school-based gardens in primary schools. students to HDR. NSW STATE HUB, NATIONAL INDIGENOUS RESEARCH AND aligns with island surroundings like the stars and the wind. The The research provides valuable insights for a range of needs, • strengthen the connections between Indigenous scholars and KNOWLEDGES NETWORK (NIRAKN) game has been implemented in several university courses relating addressing a sense of well being, perceiving the garden as a safe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia In 2018, the Australian Research Council (ARC) – funded NIRAKN to education, environmental policy, Indigenous studies and game haven, developing deeper connections to a cultural way of learning, and Indigenous communities internationally network, hosted by QUT, set up State Hubs to lead HDR capacity- design. and family connections for students. • ensure that the benefits of research flow to Aboriginal and Torres building activities in each state and contribute to research to ‘close My motivations [for my research] were my [Ngarraa] family: Strait Islander communities and that research knowledge is the gap’ in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES my grandfather who had always encouraged me to discover new shared in partnership with those communities Macquarie University was announced as the NSW Hub lead Andrew Farrell is a Wodi Wodi person from Aboriginal understanding and develop my knowledge, and who encouraged • build strong foundations for Indigenous research partnerships university. community on the South Coast of New South Wales. Research me to be ‘me’ by building a trust in my own ability; my Mum (Joyce) internationally interests are based in Indigenous Studies, gender and sexuality, for her cultural foundation and connectedness to learning, inquiry, • Provide a research environment that supports the development INDIGENOUS HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH STUDENTS and new media. Current PhD research focus is on Indigenous critical thinking and Gan’na; and my daughters, inspiring me with and application of Indigenous knowledge to address HDR student enrolments have increased by five since 2017 with LGBTIQ identities, digital communities and social media. The aim their resilience through the tough and joyous times. contemporary challenges and opportunities. a total of 12 in 2018 (five Master of Research students and seven of the research is to locate Indigenous gender and sexually diverse Dr Liesa Clague, Doctor of Philosophy PhD students). One factor in this growth was the introduction of peoples in contemporary Australia and to situate Aboriginal FIRE will provide a framework of support and opportunity to the Indigenous Early Career Academic partnership agreements perspectives into the emergent field of Queer Indigenous Studies. Non-Indigenous researchers undertaking Indigenous research are members and a supportive research environment of collaborative through the Waranara Djurali Workforce Plan, with three also having an impact at the University. One particular outcome experience and expertise. In this way, FIRE will have the potential appointments being made in 2018: that has been achieved is the Alngaminaji Bush University through to provide members leverage in Australian Research Council the work of Dr Emilie Ens at the Department of Environmental and other grant applications. An important focus of FIRE will Sciences. be to raise the profile of Indigenous related research at the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES University and to showcase collaborative research nationally and Amy Thunig is a Kamilaroi woman who has been working in internationally. FIRE will also provide an avenue for Indigenous- higher education as a researcher and teacher since 2016. Joining early career researchers to promote their research and have the Department of Educational Studies as an associate lecturer, opportunities for collaboration. Amy is passionate about Indigenous education, culture, and academia as activism. Amy is a PhD candidate researching One of the initiatives to achieve the aims of FIRE is the Journal of Indigenous academic women and why they choose academia. Global Indigeneity (JGI). As the recipient of the 2018 Margaret Dooley fellowship, Amy regularly writes for EurekaStreet and IndigenousX’. 26 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 27

Publications

PUBLICATIONS BY INDIGENOUS STAFF Kemp, L, Grace, R, Comino, E, Jackson- Robinson, D, Raven, M & Hunter, J 2018, PUBLICATIONS WITH INDIGENOUS Blythe, J, Gardner, R, Mushin, I & Fullagar, K 2018, ‘Review of two Indigenous OR THAT HAVE AN INDIGENOUS FOCUS Pulver, L, McMahon, C, Harris, E, Harris, ‘The limits of ABS laws: why Gumbi Gumbi CONTENT BY NON-INDIGENOUS STAFF Stirling, L 2018, ‘Tools of engagement: companion collections’, ab-Original, vol.2. Carlson, B, Browning, D, Finlay, M, George, A & Mack, HA 2018, ‘The and other bush foods and medicines Adams, VM, Douglas, MM, Jackson, selecting a next speaker in Australian Gallen, J & Gleeson, K 2018, ‘Unpaid SM, Clarke, A & Husband, D 2018, effectiveness of a sustained nurse home need specific indigenous knowledge SE, Scheepers, K, Kool, JT & Setterfield, Aboriginal multiparty conversations’, wages: the experiences of Irish Magdalene ‘Deterritorialising media: resilience and visiting intervention for Aboriginal infants protections’, in C Lawson & K Adhikari SA 2018, ‘Conserving biodiversity Research on Language and Social Laundries and ’, activism’, Communication Research and compared with non-Aboriginal infants and (eds), Biodiversity, genetic resources and and Indigenous bush tucker: practical Interaction, vol.51, no. 2, pp. 145–170. DOI: International Journal of Law in Context, Practice, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 4–16. DOI: with Aboriginal infants receiving usual intellectual property: developments in application of the strategic foresight 10.1080/08351813.2018.1449441 vol.14, no. 1, pp. 43–60. DOI: 10.1017/ 10.1080/22041451.2018.1438166 child health care: a quasi-experimental access and benefit sharing, Routledge framework to invasive alien species Carmichael, B, Wilson, G, Namarnyilk, I, S1744552317000568 Carlson, B & Frazer, R 2018, Social media trial – the Bulundidi Gudaga study’ BMC Research in Intellectual Property, management planning’, Conservation Nadji, S, Brockwell, S, Webb, B, Hunter, Health Services Research, vol. 18, 599, pp. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, George, A, Grace, R, Elcombe, E, Villarosa, mob: being Indigenous online, Macquarie Letters, vol.11, no. 4, e12441, pp. 1–13. DOI: F & Bird, D 2018, ‘Local and Indigenous AR, Mack, HA, Kemp, L, Ajwani, S, Wright, University, Sydney. 1–13. DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3394-1, New York ; London, pp. 185–207. DOI: 10.1111/conl.12441 management of climate change risks 10.1186/s12913-018-3394-1 10.4324/9781315098517 DC, Anderson, C, Bucknall, N & Comino, Carlson, B & Frazer, R 2018, Cyberbullying Austin, B, Robinson, C, Fitzsimons, to archaeological sites’, Mitigation and E 2018, ‘The oral health behaviours and and Indigenous Australians: a review of the Maxwell, J, Lowe, K & Salter, P 2018, ‘The Syron, L-M, Broken glass, 2018, J, Sandford, M, Ens, E, Macdonald, J, Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, fluid consumption practices of young literature, Macquarie University, Sydney. re-creation and resolution of the ‘problem’ Performance. Hockings, M, Hinchley, D, McDonald, F, vol.23, no. 2, pp. 231–255. DOI: 10.1007/ urban Aboriginal preschool children in of Indigenous education in the Aboriginal s11027-016-9734-8 Carlson, B & Frazer, R 2018, ‘Yarning Thunig, A 2018, ‘We do not need to give Corrigan, C, Kennett, R, Hunter-Xenie, H south-western Sydney, New South Wales, and Torres Strait Islander cross-curriculum Abbott a chance, we know who he is’, & Garnett, S 2018, ‘Integrated measures Davidson, T & Houston, D 2018, ‘Mapping Australia’, Health Promotion Journal of circles and social media activism’, MIA priority’, The Australian Educational Media International Australia. DOI: IndigenousX. of indigenous land and sea management Australian literary commemoration Australia, vol.29, no. 1, pp. 23–30. DOI: Researcher, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 161–177. DOI: effectiveness: challenges and opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne and : 10.1002/hpja.29 10.1177/1329878X18803762 10.1007/s13384-017-0254-7 Thunig, A 2018, ‘10 questions I get from non-Indigenous students’, IndigenousX. for improved conservation partnerships problems and prospects’, Journal of the Grace, R, Miller, K, Blacklock, S, Bonser, Clague, L, Harrison, N, Stewart, K & Perry, L & Holt, L 2018, ‘Searching for the in Australia’, Conservation and Society, Association for the Study of Australian Atkinson, C 2018, ‘Thinking outside Thunig, A 2018, ‘Indigenous academic G & Hayden, P 2018, ‘The Kids Say Songlines of Aboriginal education and vol.16, no. 3, pp. 372–384. DOI: 10.4103/ Literature, vol.18, no. 1, pp. 1–13. Project: supporting children to talk the circle: reflections on theory and culture within Australian higher education’, women, because of her, we can’, cs.cs-16-123 methods for school-based garden IndigenousX. Dominello, F 2018, The “Apology to about their experiences and to engage The Australian Educational Researcher, Bailey, M & Brawley, S 2018, ‘Why weren’t Australia’s Indigenous Peoples” in its in decision-making’, Australian Social research’ Australian Journal of Indigenous vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 343–361. DOI: 10.1007/ Thunig, A 2018, ‘Australians are leaving Education, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 139–145. DOI: we taught?: Exploring frontier conflict historical context. in B Bevernage & N Work, vol.71, no. 3, pp. 292–305. DOI: s13384-017-0251-x our leaders behind’, Eureka Street, vol. 28, through the lens of Anzac’, Journal of Wouters (eds), The Palgrave handbook 10.1080/0312407X.2018.1447589 10.1017/jie.2017.21 no. 19. Purdie, S, Patrick, P, Nyadbi, L, Thomas, Australian Studies, vol.42, no. 1, pp. 19–33. of state-sponsored history after 1945. Griffiths, M & Wong, S 2018, ‘Working in Donovan, M 2018, ‘Local collaboration to P, Fletcher, D, Barrett, G, Ramsey, M, Gruppetta, M, Southgate, E, Ober, DOI: 10.1080/14443058.2017.1414071 Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 817–830. grow the seeds of STEM investment from meaningful ways with families towards Watbi, D, Martin, M, Thomas, M, Thomas, R, Cameron, L, John, F, Thunig, A, Bayliss, P, Finlayson, CM, Innes, J, Norman- Fanning, PC, Holdaway, SJ & Allely, reconciliation through the co-construction school and beyond’, International Journal M, Widalji, P, Kofod, F, Thomas, S, Mung Heath, T, Burns, K & Clifton, S 2018, of Innovation in Science and Mathematics López, A, Bartolo, R, Harford, A, Pettit, K 2018, ‘Geoarchaeology in action: a of artwork’, Every Child, vol.24, no. 2, pp. Mung, P, Peters, R, Blythe, J & Wightman, Yarning the way: the role of Indigenous NE, Humphrey, CL, Van Dam, R, Dutra, sedimentological analysis of anthropogenic 16–17. Education, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 3–13. G 2018, Gija plants and animals: paraprofessionals in guiding the LXC, Woodward, E, Ligtermoet, E, Steven, shell mounds from the Cape York region Hengel, B, Bell, S, Garton, L, Ward, Eades, A-M, Hackett, M, Raven, M, Liu, H Aboriginal flora and fauna knowledge post-school educational pathways of A, Chariton, A & Williams, DK 2018, ‘An of Australia’, Quaternary International, & Cass, A 2018, ‘The impact of vicarious from the east Kimberley, north Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander J, Rumbold, A, Taylor-Thomson, D, integrated risk-assessment framework vol.463, no. Part A, pp. 44–56. DOI: Silver, B, McGregor, S, Dyda, A, Knox, J, trauma on Indigenous health researchers’, Northern Territory Botanical Bulletin, youth, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, for multiple threats to floodplain values 10.1016/j.quaint.2016.09.010 Public Health Research and Practice. no. 47, Northern Territory Government – Australia. Guy, R, Maher, L, Kaldor, JM & STRIVE in the Kakadu Region, Australia, under a Fullagar, K & McDonnell, MA (ed.) 2018, Investigators 2018, ‘Perspectives Holt, L 2018, ‘Indigenous excellence’, Department of Environment and Natural Bawaka Country, Suchet-Pearson, S, changing climate’, Marine and Freshwater Resources, Batchelor; Palmerston. Facing empire: Indigenous experiences in a of primary health care staff on the Campus Review, vol. 28, no. 7, pp. 20–21. Wright, S, Lloyd, K, Tofa, M, Sweeney, Research, vol.69, no. 7, pp. 1159–1185. DOI: revolutionary age. John Hopkins University implementation of a sexual health quality Kennedy, T 2018, ‘Black metal not Rey, J & Harrison, N 2018, ‘Sydney as an J, Burarrwanga, L, Ganambarr, R, 10.1071/MF17043 Press, Baltimore. improvement program: a qualitative study Black-metal: White privilege in online Indigenous place: “Goanna walking” brings Ganambarr-Stubbs, M, Ganambarr, Blythe, J 2018, ‘Genesis of the trinity: in remote aboriginal communities in people together’, AlterNative, vol. 14, no. 1, B & Maymuru, D 2018, ‘Goŋ Gurtha: Fullagar, K & McDonnell, M 2018, ‘Empire, heavy metal spaces’, Media International the convergent evolution of trirelational indigeneity, and revolution. in K Fullagar Australia’, BMC Health Services Research, Australia, vol. 169, no. 1, pp. 94–100. DOI: pp. 81–89. DOI: 10.1177/1177180117751930 enacting response-abilities as situated kinterms’, in P McConvell, P Kelly & S vol.18, no. 1, 230, pp. 1–12. DOI: 10.1186/ co-becoming’, Environment and & MA McDonnell (eds), Facing empire: 10.1177/1329878X18793173 Lacrampe (eds), Skin, kin and clan: the Indigenous experiences in a revolutionary s12913-018-3024-y Planning D: Society and Space. DOI: dynamics of social categories in Indigenous 10.1177/0263775818799749 age. John Hopkins University Press, Australia, ANU epress, Canberra, pp. Baltimore, pp. 1–24. 431–471. DOI: 10.22459/SKC.04.2018.13 28 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 29

Grants

Hinkson, M & Vincent, E 2018, ‘Shifting McLean, J, Lonsdale, A, Hammersley, L, Sloane, DR, Ens, E, Wunungmurra, J, Falk, Indigenous Australian realities: dispersal, O’Gorman, E & Miller, F 2018, ‘Shadow A, Marika, G, Maymuru, M, Towler, G & damage, and resurgence: introduction’, waters: making Australian water cultures Preece, D 2018, ‘Western and Indigenous Oceania, vol.88, no. 3, pp. 240–253. DOI: visible’, Transactions of the Institute of knowledge converge to explain Melaleuca 10.1002/ocea.5200 British Geographers, vol.43, no. 4, pp. forest dieback on Aboriginal land in GRANTS TO INDIGENOUS STAFF OR Indigenous Connected Curriculum ISE@Redfern: Indigenous Science 615–629. DOI: 10.1111/tran.12248 northern Australia’, Marine and Freshwater THAT HAVE AN INDIGENOUS FOCUS Framework Experience at Redfern Holland, A, Hayward-Anderson, C, Holt, L. Jamie, J., Jamie, I. M. & Vemulpad, S. Mayes, J & Sanders, D 2018, ‘Teaching Messer, J & Brookman, V 2018, ‘Kathleen Research. DOI: 10.1071/MF18009 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and learning Indigenous history in Mary Fallon’s Paydirt: white foster Strutt, P, Barnier, A, McAlpine, D, Youth and Cyberbullying Learning and Teaching Grant, Macquarie Department of Industry, Innovation and comparative and transnational frame: mothering and the Stolen Generations’, Edwards, B & McMahon, C 2018, ‘Towards Carlson, B. University: AUD135,000.00 Science: AUD20,000.00, Macquarie lessons from the coalface’, History Australian Humanities Review, no. 63, pp. a new assessment battery: hearing, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research NIRAKN: National Indigenous Research University: AUD2,500.00 Australia, vol.15, no. 1, pp. 151–172. DOI: 1–21. cognition, and emotional health’, 51st Council of NSW: AUD30,000.00 and Knowledges Network 1/03/18 → 16/09/18 Award date: 23/02/18 10.1080/14490854.2017.1413949 Morgan, A 2018, ‘Empire of illusions: Australian Association of Gerontology 28/05/18 → 31/07/18 Holt, L., Anderson, P., McMillan, M., Howitt, R 2018, ‘Indigenous rights vital to film censorship, eugenics and Aboriginal (AAG) Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Award date: 28/05/18 Larkin, S. & Milroy, J. Sugarbag and shellfish: Indigenous 21/11/18–23/11/18,. survival’, Nature Sustainability, vol.1, no. spectatorship in Australia’s Northern Appointment as a Member of the 2018 Australian Research Council: foodways in colonial Cape York 7, pp. 339–340. DOI: 10.1038/s41893-018- Territory 1928–1950’, Historical Journal Sullivan, CT 2018, ‘Indigenous Australian ARC College of Experts AUD63,450.00 Peninsula 0105-1 of Film Radio And Television. DOI: women’s colonial sexual intimacies: Donovan, M. 1/07/18 → 31/12/19 Ross, S., Morrison, M., McNaughton, D., Burke, H., Sobotkova, A., Moffat, I., Jones, C, Sharma, M, Harkus, S, McMahon, 10.1080/01439685.2018.1457246 positioning Indigenous women’s Australian Research Council: Award date: 7/06/18 agency’, Culture, Health and Sexuality, Asmussen, B. & Claudie, D. C, Taumoepeau, M, Demuth, K, Mattock, K, Morgan, A, ASIO makes a movie, 2018, AUD16,950.00 Needs of Aboriginal Foster, Relative and vol.20, no. 4, pp. 397–410. DOI: Rosas, L, Wing, R, Pawar, S & Hampshire, The Guardian. Available at: https://www. 7/11/18 → 31/12/21 Kinship Carers (Stage 1) Australian Research Council: 10.1080/13691058.2017.1349930 A 2018, ‘A program to respond to otitis theguardian.com/film/video/2018/feb/14/ Award date: 7/11/18 Pinckham, S. AUD25,750.00, Macquarie University: media in remote Australian Aboriginal present-traces-asio-makes-a-movie-video Titov, N, Schofield, C, Staples, L, Dear, AUD81,786.00 Dharug Country: Presences, Places and NSW Department of Family and communities: a qualitative investigation BF & Nielssen, O 2018, ‘A comparison of 28/02/18 → 30/01/21 Murray, T, The skin of others: when Douglas People Community Services: AUD27,272.72 of parent perspectives’, BMC Pediatrics, Indigenous and non-Indigenous users of Award date: 26/02/18 Grant met Henry Lawson, 2018,video Carlson, B. 23/01/18 → 30/04/18 vol.18, no. 1, 99, pp. 1–13. DOI: 10.1186/ MindSpot: an Australian digital mental recording, The Guardian. Available at: Award date: 19/01/18 Teaching on Country: Analysing s12887-018-1081-3 health service’, Australasian Psychiatry. Learning and Teaching Grant, Macquarie approaches to teaching Indigenous https://www.theguardian.com/film/ University: AUD100,000.00 Award: Partner Funded Research Lucas, R, Finlayson, CM, Bartolo, R, video/2018/feb/27/the-skin-of-others- DOI: 10.1177/1039856218789784 studies in teacher education programs Rogers, K, Mitchell, A, Woodroffe, CD, when-douglas-grant-met-henry-lawson- Truong, S, Gray, T, Downey, G, Jones, Different Kids, Different Stories: GRANTS TO NON-INDIGENOUS STAFF in Australia, New Zealand and United Asbridge, E & Ens, E 2018, ‘Historical video BT, Power, A & Hall, T 2018, ‘From one Indigenous Australian Family FOR PROJECTS WITH INDIGENOUS States perspectives on the mangroves of Kakadu songline to another: Aboriginal and Experiences of Autism Spectrum CONTENT Harrison, N. Parkinson, C & Jones, T 2018, ‘Aboriginal Conditions National Park’, Marine and Freshwater people’s aspirations and the Australian Torres Strait Islander students’, study tour Darug Caring-as-Country – Creating Macquarie University: AUD5,811.00 Research, vol.69, no. 7, pp. 1047–1063. journey of indigenous connection and Pellicano, L., Lilley, R., Sedgwick, M., Local Environmental Stewards 1/01/19 → 30/06/19 Curriculum: a critical analysis’, Educational Carlson, B. & Kennedy, T. DOI: 10.1071/MF17065 Research for Policy and Practice. DOI: solidarity’, in T Hall, T Gray, G Downey & Suchet-Pearson, S., Dadd, L., Glass, P., Award date: 20/08/18 M Singh (eds), The globalisation of higher Mathieson, S, Valenti, L, Maher, CG, 10.1007/s10671-018-9228-4 Positive Partnerships: AUD59,144.00, Hodge, P., Graham, M., Ens, E. & Judge, S. Yolngu women keening songspirals: education: developing internationalised Britt, H, Li, Q, McLachlan, AJ & Lin, C-WC Positive Partnerships: AUD36,511.00 Environmental Trust NSW: AUD141,024.00 nourishing and sharing people-as-place Pugliese, J 2018, ‘As above so below: education research and practice. Palgrave 12/11/18 → 31/05/19 2018, ‘Worsening trends in analgesics drone visualities of the aftermath, 15/02/18 → 28/02/21 Suchet-Pearson, S., Lloyd, K. & Wright, S. recommended for spinal pain in primary MacMillian, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 323– Award date: 18/11/18 testimonies of the more-than- Award date: 10/01/18 Australian Research Council: care’, European Spine Journal, vol.27, no. 5, 344. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74579-4_2 human and the politico-aesthetics of Indigenous knowledge futures: Implementation of Stage 6 of the AUD357,519.00, Macquarie University: pp. 1136–1145. DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017- Vincent, E 2018, ‘Governing Indigenous massacre sites’, Social Identities. DOI: protecting and promoting indigenous National Survey (region in WA) AUD263,928.00 5178-4 difference differently: the politics of 10.1080/13504630.2018.1514159 knowledge Throsby, D. & Petetskaya, K. 1/01/19 → 31/12/21 McDonald, W 2018, ‘Redressing the disgust, compassion and care’, Oceania, Raven, M. & Robinson, D. Saintilan, N, Rogers, K, Kelleway, JJ, Ens, Australian Government Department Award date: 27/11/18 silence: racism, trauma, and Aboriginal vol.88, no. 3, pp. 320–335. DOI: 10.1002/ E & Sloane, DR 2018, ‘Climate change Australian Research Council: of Communications and the Arts: women’s life writing’, in B Avieson, F Giles ocea.5207 impacts on the coastal wetlands of AUD158,809.00 AUD35,000.00 & S Joseph (eds), Mediating memory: Australia’, Wetlands. DOI: 10.1007/s13157- 1/01/18 → 31/12/22 25/06/18 → 30/11/19 tracing the limits of memoir. Routledge, 018-1016-7 Award date: 8/02/18 Award date: 19/06/18 Taylor & Francis Group, New York; London, pp. 284–298. 30 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 31

0.97% of staff identify as being of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent – highest in Aboriginal history workforce development

Macquarie University achieved a key milestone THE MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS Participants of the Cadets Professional Development Day 2018 RESEARCHERS (MUFIR) SCHEME REVIEW on 1 May 2018 with the launch of our inaugural The objectives of this scheme, which commenced in 2010, are to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce • support excellent basic and applied research and research Plan 2018–2021. The event showcased Macquarie training by Indigenous researchers as individuals and as teams University’s commitment to building stronger, • develop the research expertise of Indigenous researchers; positive and sustainable relationships with • support and retain established Indigenous researchers in Aboriginal communities. Australian higher education institutions • expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability. KEY DELIVERABLES AND TARGETS IN THE WORKFORCE PLAN Due to the low number of applicants and interest in the program Outlined in the workforce plan are key deliverables and targets, over the years a review was undertaken in 2018 in consultation which include increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres with the Research Office, examining what other universities have Strait Islander staff over the next three years in a range of in place and unpacking some of the feedback provided by current positions, providing cultural safety training across the campus and former MUFIR recipients. The following recommendations are and career development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander proposed: current staff. • Promote visibility of MUFIR, which could include promoting case studies and stories of success of the MUFIR program, CADETSHIP PROGRAM highlighting strengths of the program and successful In 2018, 22 students participated in the Macquarie University appointments as a further engagement and promotional tool Indigenous Cadetship Program. Cadets received placement • Increase the length of fellowship to 4–5 years to be competitive opportunities in a breadth of professional and research with Indigenous fellowship programs at other universities environments including Redfern Legal Service, the Australian • Advertising MUFIR more broadly and strategically to increase Museum, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and exposure and source wider talent pool within a range of departments within Macquarie University and • Incorporate research grant writing support and mentorship for corporations. new research fellows to further support their research A professional development day was held in July for cadets by • Align career development program to Macquarie’s Aboriginal Natasha Munasinghe, Managing Director of The Frank Team, and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Plan and our Indigenous which focused on: Dr Bruce Tuckerman’s four stages of team Strategy for all MUFIR recipients dynamics, identifying management styles and teamwork and team • Establish key research partnerships such as with NIRAKN play strategies for the workplace. • Explore the opportunity of partnering and aligning MUFIR with an international audience, possibly looking at the International INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Alliance of Research Universities, for greater international Through the year more than 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait research exposure. Islander students participated in various internship programs including Career Trackers in both the mid-year and summer programs. This was the highest number of students participating in Joint Cadet of the Year winner Shelley Hardcastle accepting her award from Todd Phillips internships. (Indigenous Workforce Development Coordinator) and Todd Jnr 32 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 33

“The four days were very valuable to my professional development, as they provided me with the opportunity to engage with organisations, educationalists, Elders, and community representatives who all are engaged in the education and excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Being able to listen to the goals and future directions of these people and organisations, as well as hearing of the achievements and celebrations was uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring. I have no doubt that I will be able to incorporate this learning into my own NIRAKN research workshop 2018 teaching and research.” Aboriginal academic staff member, 2018

• INAUGURAL YARN-UP GATHERING • Eliza Kitchener and Emily Sutton – Australia and New Zealand Walanga Muru hosted Yarn-Up, a unique networking event which Student Services Conference, Melbourne – presented on the was held on campus in November 2018 providing an opportunity pilot year of Indigenous First Year Engagement at Walanga Muru for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the University • Tristan Kennedy – The Australian Sociological Association to gather and provide input and advice on how a more inclusive Annual Conference, Melbourne, Victoria and impactful space can be created for Aboriginal and Torres • Corrinne O’Sullivan – IAG (Institute of Australian Geographers)/ Strait Islander peoples and communities at the university and NZGS (New Zealand Geographical Society) Conference 2018, consider how we can contribute to a culturally affirming campus University of Auckland, New Zealand and grow and foster our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • Todd Phillips – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. University Employment Conference 2018, Edith Cowan PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES University, , Western Australia A number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and • Zac Roberts – The New Zealand Archaeological Association students participated in a range of local, national and international Annual Conference, University of Auckland, New Zealand conferences and workshops as part of their ongoing professional • Amy Thunig, Patrick Cooke, Dr Leanne Holt, Simon Jovanovic development, including the following: and Chris Miller – NIRAKN Higher Degree by Research workshops hosted by QUT on the Gold Coast. The event aimed to • Madi Day – National LGBTI Health Alliance’s Health in strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Difference Conference researchers through workshops and networking • Dr Leanne Holt – WINHEC conference in Norway and Australian • Amy Thunig – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Association for Research in Education Pre-Conference Education Conference 2018, Adelaide, South Australia Workshop at Sydney University, keynote speech, ‘What’s your legacy?: Making a difference through Indigenous Research’ • Simon Jovanovic – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Conference, ‘Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: Josephine Bourne, Lecturer, Indigenous Studies Navigating within Western Systems’, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 34 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 35

Manawari – Respect, Reciprocity and Relationships ABORIGINAL CULTURAL SAFETY TRAINING

Manawari, the University’s Aboriginal cultural The culmination of the on line and face-to-face training is for the respective units to develop an action plan that identifies safety training program was refined, piloted, key components for creating a culturally responsive space for Manawari launched and implemented in 2018. From the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the University in launch during NAIDOC Week to its implementation line with key aspects and commitments from Macquarie University in October, 106 staff from PACE (Professional and as clearly articulated in the Macquarie University Indigenous (discover): Strategy 2016–2025 and the Macquarie University Reconciliation Community Engagement), Faculty of Business Statement. Once more participants have completed the program a and Economics, Learning and Teaching, Faculty ‘showcase day’ of action plans will be organised at the University. Develop cultural of Medicine and Health Sciences, Respect. Now. “Manawari – Respect, Reciprocity and Relationships training is Always. (RNA) student support and the Faculty of proving to be a fantastic tool to increase relationships with key faculties, departments and offices across Macquarie University capability Arts participated in the training. with several key partnerships being formed and several more The purpose of this training is to motivate and build a positive emerging. The demand for Manawari grows.” knowledge position for Macquarie University staff. The Phil Duncan, Aboriginal Cultural Safety Officer development and implementation of a high-quality, culturally Some feedback from participants: appropriate training framework will lead to meaningful understanding and respect for Aboriginal cultural values, history, “Cultural safety is for everyone and to appreciate culture you must beliefs, practices, knowledges and philosophies across the understand and respect the different cultures and knowledges.” University. This process will have a positive impact on University “I found the training to be incredibly thought provoking and I have staff’s confidence in establishing appropriate, sustainable taken away a number of action points for me to now look into and relationships leading to a culturally safe environment at Macquarie work out how to move forward with these ideas in the workplace.” University. “[I learned] To be intentional about thinking through how to The training will assist in ensuring that all Macquarie University incorporate and discuss these issues/concepts in my classes, staff are empowered to deliver a more respectful, responsive and ensuring I am sensitive to the fact that there might be Aboriginal culturally sensitive service to Aboriginal staff and students and or Torres Strait Islander students in my class, who I am not their families. necessarily aware of.” Paramount throughout the whole process will be increasing “The most important thing I took away from this training was the appreciation and understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, knowledge that I can approach Walanga Muru if I have questions.” history, beliefs, practices, knowledges and philosophies across “I thought this was some of the best training I have done at a Macquarie University. tertiary education institution. Being new to MQ I have learnt more about the wonderful work that the university is doing in this space. Thank you.” 36 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 37

The cultural safety awareness training, facilitated by Uncle Phil Duncan, Aboriginal Cultural Training Coordinator from Walanga BADUWA – RESPECT, RECIPROCITY AND Muru, was incredibly impactful, and is such an important initiative. RELATIONSHIPS The online component was thought-provoking, informative and This on line Aboriginal cultural safety training program challenged perceptions and preconceived notions. It provided a for Macquarie students was developed in 2018 and will be safe place to ask questions, hear opinions of peers and collaborate a new addition to the academic integrity and sustainability to discover better ways we can support Aboriginal and Torres Strait programs that all students will be required to complete Islander students and the work of Walanga Muru. The greatest in the future. This self-paced training initiative will takeaways were a deeper awareness of history and issues, including provide students with a preview of Aboriginal and Torres case studies from Macquarie University, and the permission to Strait Islander peoples, cultures and events, covering engage even though you may not always get it right – if you are broad topical discussion points of interest. coming from a place of sensitivity and willingness to understand The draft program was piloted towith a number a number of ofMacquarie Macquarie more, you can continue to develop these skills. students at the end of 20182018. with Following some quotesis some provided of their – comments: EXAMPLE OF A RELATIONSHIP FORMED FROM THE I found the detailed explanations about the Dreaming MANAWARI TRAINING helped“I found me the to detailed better understand explanations how about connections the Dreaming to land. The Aboriginal Cultural Training Coordinator, accompanied 25 Thehelped specific me to information/timelinebetter understand connections on the resistance to land. of international PACE students and the University’s Global Leadership theThe First specific Peoples information/timeline of Australia to European on the resistanceSettlers was of a staff on a cultural field trip to the inner Sydney area, visiting significantthe First Peoples point of of Australia learning, toas European this has often Settlers been was hidden a Aboriginal community in the Redfern area, Gamarada Universal insignificant my history point education. of learning, Also theas this timeline has often on the been history hidden of Indigenous Resources centre, ANTaR, a bush tucker tour at the Educationin my history for education. Indigenous Also people the wastimeline particularly on the history relevant of Royal Botanic Gardens and a Tribal Warrior Cruise providing toEducation my teaching for Indigenous studies people was particularly relevant participants with an appreciation of and pride in Australia’s Theto my main teaching take away studies.” from the training is a broad but basic- Aboriginal history. level“The understandingmain take away of from the Indigenous the training community is a broad butand its Feedback from the international students was extremely positive relationshipbasic-level understanding with society as of a the whole, Indigenous which is community good, I think and conveyed a message that they were moved and appreciative that’sand its what relationship the main with take society away should as a whole, be. which is good, I of the wonderful experience they were able to be involved with. Ithink appreciated that’s what all thethe detailsmain take and away information should be.” that Students also commented on the importance of reflecting on some provided“I appreciated in this all online the details training and program. information Its great provided to know significant issues that they would not usually encounter. Macquariein this online University’s training program. commitments It’s great and to high know concerns “… a big thank you to Phil, who set the scene for the day and forMacquarie Indigenous University’s peoples rights. commitments and high concerns encouraged the students to feel confident in participating in the for Indigenous people’s rights.” day. It was invaluable having him there to impart his wisdom and knowledge!” Staff member from Global Leadership program

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Indigenous Connected Curriculum

Dr Michael Donovan was employed in the • The value of employing Indigenous staff within their Departments or growing Indigenous students into their Indigenous Strategy portfolio in September 2018 academic field because all of my theoretical understandings I was developing at very valuable for all students – Indigenous, non-Indigenous and as the Academic Director of Indigenous Learning • Some considerations need to be noted when engaging with university were being practiced across all primary school levels international students. and Teaching to act as the conduit to support the Aboriginal academic staff particularly Early Career Researchers, where my pedagogical practices were conceptualised through real- world experiences. WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR NEW ROLE ARE SUCCEEDING? embedding of Indigenous understandings within Aboriginal support units or the Department of Indigenous Studies as to not overload these staff in the development of As I was finishing my degree, I was invited to do honours, which WHAT CHALLENGES ARE YOU FACING? the emerging Macquarie Curriculum Architecture. Indigenous content and understandings. I accepted, and was also invited to the Wollotuka Institute at the From my extensive work supporting pre-service teachers to embed Indigenous understandings in their school curriculum, the Within his first few months he has introduced • A primary focus is the development of collaborative reciprocal University of Newcastle (UON) to complete a one-year contract as jump to supporting academics engage with this process within discussions with Aboriginal academics and community to better a project officer working on student engagement and to do some himself to a large number of senior University staff higher education curriculum was small. I am confident that I can inform different departments about the best understandings to tutoring in the new Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies. This one-year and engaged with Associate Deans in Teaching and support academics to gain an understanding of the significance engage Indigenous understandings within their field. contract become a full-time academic position and I remained Learning across the University. at Wollotuka until 2018. I lead different aspects of Aboriginal of embedding Indigenous understandings in curriculum for the • Collaborative participation needs to be developed to ensure benefit of their students now and in their future careers. The Much of the early contacts have been with champions of appropriate content is developed but there is an absolute need education at Wollotuka including academic programs, student support and research. My interest in this field extended to my PhD measurement of success in this role can be seen in a variety of Indigenous understandings across a variety of academic fields, for reciprocal relationships to be developed so a consistent ways. My engagement with many senior University staff has where discussion of work within departments and specific sharing of time, energy, workloads and knowledges is organised, study in which I asked Aboriginal high school students what is best for them about school, their teachers and their curriculum. been very positive. The senior executive are very supportive academic fields in relating to Indigenous understandings have and reciprocity is about shared outcomes not an unequal sharing of the principle of the Macquarie Curriculum Architecture, been developed. Through some of these discussions some early between involved parties. One of the primary aspects of my work at UON was Aboriginal which includes Indigenous Connected Curriculum (ICC) and models of development has been highlighted and extended to other education and working with pre-service and post-service teachers the engagement of the UN SDGs. I believe this is a very positive departmental discussions. These have included: or engagement of Aboriginal students to their education. This educational value that has been engaged with for the University • Developing unit audits within courses through asking all included developing the first mandatory Aboriginal education community, both staff and students. departmental unit coordinators to highlight where Indigenous course for all education students from early childhood through understandings are presented within their units, this can include PROFILE ON primary and high school teachers and graduate certificate and HOW CAN OTHERS ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY ENGAGE WITH responses of no Indigenous content being engaged with but masters teachers. This started in 1997, 14 years before Australian ICC? Institute for Teaching and School Leadership made Indigenous this would be used to allow for whole department discussions DR MICHAEL DONOVAN With the new curriculum going live at the beginning of 2020, this understandings mandatory for all pre-service teachers within their on the best places to present Indigenous understandings across year is the year for all of those understandings to be developed and education degrees in Australia. a course to fit within the Macquarie Curriculum Architecture TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF embedded within courses to fulfil the University commitment to framework of 150 hours within core units across various year I am a member of the Nation, I’m a Donovan from All of this has led to my development as a published academic and positive social change within its educational systems. So hopefully levels Nambucca Heads, that’s my family up there. But I grew up in the educational researcher and allowed me to take up my current role all departments are examining their courses and working on • The development of academic teams to focus on Indigenous western suburbs of Sydney and have lived in Newcastle since at Macquarie University in Walanga Muru as the Academic Director the effective embedding of Indigenous understandings across understandings that is greater than a single staff member, 1992 with my wife and children. I have had a mixed history to Indigenous Learning and Teaching where I support all departments their courses through multiple levels to allow for greater depth so a level of shared responsibility is developed without the get here; I have been an enrolled nurse, a Doctor of Traditional and academics in the embedding of Indigenous understandings and understanding in their teaching of Indigenous knowledge. knowledge being lost if a staff member moves on Chinese Medicine, and an Aboriginal education assistant, now within their new curriculum and courses as part of the Macquarie Departments should also be investigating partnerships within • Examination of Indigenous associations within their field called an Aboriginal education officer (AEO). While working Curriculum Architecture. their fields and industries to allow for well-informed presentation of learning or Indigenous experts who may be able to direct as an AEO I studied to be a primary school teacher through a of Indigenous knowledge’s through partnerships with Indigenous understandings or identify resources to support student learning residential university degree at the University of Western Sydney, WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO COME TO MACQUARIE? peoples. The engagement of Indigenous knowledges should not • Highlighting any existing resources that maybe valuable in which was very handy because the principal at my school wanted As I was finishing up at Wollotuka I made contact with peers about just be developed from academics, personal research through presenting Indigenous understandings that could be stored some Aboriginal studies presented in our school and asked me if availability for work and was contacted by Dr Leanne Holt, she text but through gaining insights through the development of within Macquarie libraries Indigenous collections or Indigenous I wanted to do this, so I taught an hour-long lesson to each class informed me about the new Macquarie Curriculum Architecture partnership with informed Indigenous experts. These experts can iLearn site each week. This allowed my education degree to become a bit like with the inclusion of Indigenous understandings and the UN include Indigenous non-academic experts who have carried these Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) across all course within the knowledges through their lived histories and experiences within • Other ideas that have been discussed within various forums an apprenticeship where I had the opportunity to practice my University. This I found very exciting as it was a systemic change their communities. include: trade with a mentor available to support or correct me if things went astray. I believed this was very beneficial for me as a teacher for all students at the University and something that I believe is 40 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 41

Indigenous learning and teaching

Macquarie University’s teaching Administrator, Madi Day. Queer Studies’ and includes other new Djurali (evolve): During the year the department worked units that focus on Indigenous histories and research is part of a learning and knowledges, and policy, politics and story that has been developing closely with Dharug woman and PhD candidate, Jo Rey and members of the activism. on these lands since time Dharug community, to develop the content The Master of Indigenous Education was Support for immemorial. Our Aboriginal for an exciting new unit designed to also refreshed and in 2020 will be offered and Torres Strait Islander introduce students to Dharug perspectives as a one-year masters course. We have also about Country, spiritual concepts including introduced new units and updated others. Indigenous community at Macquarie human and non-human ancestors, and The two new units are Trauma Informed University collectively work the importance of connecting to place and Education and Indigenous Languages and towards advancing our belonging. “Dharug Country: Presences, Teaching. Places and People” will be offered in 2019. success knowledges and fostering The Department of Indigenous Studies with The development of this unit was made the Department of Geography and Planning success for our communities and possible with a Faculty of Arts Learning hosted a workshop on Deleuze and future generations through our and Teaching Grant awarded to the Guattari’s Anti-Oedipus entitled ‘Savages, department. The unit is a living project four core values and principles of Barbarians, and Civilised Men’, which was where members of the Dharug community presented by Professor Ian Buchanan. self-determination, reciprocity, can have input at any time. Resources The full-day workshop examined Deleuze cultural integrity and respect. include beautiful photography of Dharug and Guattari’s interventions into the country by Macquarie University student anthropology of Indigenous peoples, DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES and Dharug man Shey Tobin. Additionally, particularly the Indigenous peoples of The 2018 year has been very productive we commissioned a beautiful artwork by South America researched by French for the department. We have successfully Leanne Tobin, Burbagana (Take hold of my anthropologists such as Pierre Clastres, recruited two excellent Indigenous hand and help me up). Robert Jaulin and Claude Lévi-Strauss. It scholars, Josephine Bourne and Tristan The department has also been actively explored their attempt to map Indigenous Kennedy, both of whom are finalising their engaged in the Faculty of Arts Curriculum cosmologies and provide a new way of PhDs. With support from Walanga Muru we Architecture project and has, redesigned understanding ritual and ceremony. The recruited our first Indigenous Early Career the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies workshop was well received by all who Fellow, Andy Farrell. Additionally, we which will be on offer in 2020. The new- attended. successfully recruited a new Department look major also includes an Australian first – a unit called ‘Introduction to Indigenous 42 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 43

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student engagement conducting a review of wellbeing services used by Aboriginal and • Walanga Muru competed in Macquarie University’s social sports Torres Strait Islander students. competitions, in futsal, netball and touch football. The Walanga • Liesa Clague was awarded a PhD. Muru futsal team placed second overall. • promoted Macquarie University’s PACE program, locally and In 2018, the Student Engagement team carried • Isaac Roberts completed his undergraduate degree and abroad WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING on the vision of providing a holistic focus on the progressed into the Master of Research. • proactively promoted opportunities for scholarship and Activities in 2018 included: • Tamika Worrell and Christopher Miller progressed into their academic wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait employment, and strengthened relationships with existing second year of the Master of Research. • community lunches, which included external stakeholders, Islander students across their university journeys. University services to feed through opportunities • Both students were awarded the Macquarie University professionals and staff from across the University • celebrated student achievements on social media Academic Engagement coordinators were aligned to relevant Indigenous Research Excellence Scholarship for their second • cultural painting during community lunches • Promoted study succession through promotion of post graduate faculties and student cohorts, which provides students with year, based on academic performance. • extra cultural activities including dance, didgeridoo class and targeted staff to assist them, and allowed for deeper relationships study opportunities weaving to take place between students, their engagement coordinators and • provided student networking opportunities by inviting internal STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES • the annual Deadly Ball – celebrating student and staff faculties. and external guests to our weekly Community lunches • Tylah Blunden undertook an academic and cultural exchange at achievement The new First Year Induction program and ongoing model of • designed a high achievers’ extra curricular program for the University of Victoria, Canada. • mental health weeks at the end of sessions, which featured food, focused first year student engagement, led by the Academic implementation in 2019 • Shay Tobin received an AMSI Vacation Research Scholarship, yarns and massages, with student and staff participation. Engagement Coordinator for first years, was piloted. The success- • employed current students as First Year Advisers as part of the presenting in Melbourne in 2019. based model continued with coordinators focusing on engagement Walanga Muru Tutoring Program • First year Law students Tiarna Herzceg and Alanna Reneman STUDENT ENGAGEMENT STAFF with students at all stages of their journeys, and all performance • liaised with Workforce Development Coordinator to target and attended the National Indigenous Legal Conference in Perth, During 2018 staff in our Student Engagement team: levels, to increase retention and progression. The guiding appoint students in cadetship roles Western Australia. • completed ‘Talking About Suicide: Mental Health First Aid for principles of scholarship, opportunities and connection continued • Education students Sarah Treacy and Kit Hamilton received Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’ and an Aboriginal to drive all projects and student interactions. the Way Sorenson Education Scholarship and participated in a Walanga Muru’s Tutoring Program was leadership masterclass. practical teaching exchange in Hong Kong. • attended the National NAIDOC Aboriginal and Torres Strait ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE accessed by more than 130 Aboriginal and • Zoe Sims presented on her journey at Macquarie University at Islander Women’s Conference (with Pathways team members) In 2018, more than 130 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the 2018 Patyegarang Oration and was featured in the Mail • attended and contributed to cultural safety training with key students accessed the Walanga Muru Tutoring Program, with Torres Strait Islander students across 475 Education Edition. stakeholders across the University. tutoring used mostly for assignment assistance, understanding unit areas. • Tamika Worrell was named as a semi-finalist in the NSW/ACT course content and refining academic skills. The service employed 22 Aboriginal and Young Achievers Awards for the Aboriginal Education Award. ALUMNI PRESENCE The service also helped students to apply for scholarships and • Five students shared their stories on film for the on-campus • Jesse Slok was recognised for marks in MGMT311, the Big Idea accommodation, and gave general academic advice. Torres Strait Islander students as tutors Cultural Tour app. Social Venture and received a PACE Leadership award . CELEBRATING SUCCESS AND PROMOTING ADVANCEMENT (13% of all tutors) • Danielle Malone was invited to participate in Macquarie’s SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS OPPORTUNITIES Women Entering Business Conference. • One male and one female Walanga Muru team competed at • Shantell Bailey presented at the Walanga Muru NAIDOC Women’s In 2018 we celebrated and encouraged student success through the the National Indigenous Football Championships in Nowra in ACADEMIC SUCCESS Dinner. following initiatives: November. • In 2018, 38 students graduated with degrees in a range of • assisted students in attending national and international undergraduate and postgraduate studies. • Macquarie University hosted Indigenous Nationals 2018 where conferences two Walanga Muru teams competed, with one team winning the • Tetei Bakic completed her PACE unit with the Engagement Team, netball competition and finishing second overall. 44 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 45

STUDENT PROFILE

Chris Miller is a man and is currently undertaking a Master of Research at Macquarie after graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Indigenous Studies. In 2018 he successfully completed the first year of the masters with distinction. He has worked as a First Year Adviser and tutor to Indigenous undergraduate students. Chris represented Walanga Muru at the 2018 Koori Knockout and was selected to attend NIRAKN’s higher degree research workshops on the Gold Coast in November. Chris has worked with the Department of Indigenous Studies in multiple roles. His most recent role is as a casual research assistant. Chris won the 2018 Deadly All-Rounder award for his contributions to the Walanga Muru and wider community. He also performed the Master of Ceremonies role at the 2018 Walanga Muru Deadly Ball with great success and has been elected the Indigenous Students Association’s 2019 President, a role in which he hopes to further contribute to the University’s Indigenous community. “I’m here because of the community giving me opportunities and that’s why I feel it’s important to pass that opportunity forward.” 46 INDIGENOUS STRATEGY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 47

Moving forward

With increased Indigenous capacity and leadership, the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education at Macquarie University looks positive. Through the power of all our initiatives – including collaboration with our communities, Indigenous student engagement, outreach to schools, workforce planning, building research capacity and Indigenous curriculum development – Indigenous education at the University can only move to a new and exciting level. We are on a pathway towards a more empowering and inclusive future, creating positive transformation and successful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities. Our lands, our places and our cultures will be celebrated by all. The terms ‘Aboriginal’ and ‘Indigenous’ are used interchangeably and refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. PHOTOS: All photos by Chris Stacey unless otherwise noted.

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