Our Vision: Moondani Toombadool Centre is a transformational leader grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.

Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre is responsible for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne, including governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture, engagement and governance.

Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People.

The Moondani Toombadool Centre is committed to institutional transformation where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and knowledges are the foundations on which Swinburne leads educational change.

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Swinburne also has the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice that leads national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and contributes to national systemic change in reconciliation.

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Indigenous news

Indigenous events

  • Thought Leadership

    Swinburne Annual Barak Wonga Oration

    Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm with Oration commencing at 6.30pm

    Tue 28 November
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
    Level 1, Hawthorn Hotel, 481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
    Free
    Register now (Swinburne Annual Barak Wonga Oration )
  • Community
    • Sustainability
    • Indigenous

    Indigenous Voices in Water Management

    Tue 15 August to Mon 14 August
    5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Level 1, Hawthorn Hotel, 481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
    Free
    Register now (Indigenous Voices in Water Management)
  • Community
    • Diversity
    • Engagement
    • Indigenous

    Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2023

    Swinburne and the National Centre for Reconciliation Practice are delighted to welcome Mr Richard Young, a prominent Indigenous artist based in Victoria, to deliver the 2023 Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture.

    Wed 31 May
    5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    SPS136 (Hawthorn campus) and online
    Free
    Register now (Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2023)

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