Moondani Toombadool Centre
Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
Embracing teaching and learning
Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre handles all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne.
This includes governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture and engagement. At Swinburne, we're committed to institutional transformation and believe that the self-determination and knowledges of our Indigenous people form the foundation for leading educational change.
Our vision: Moondani Toombadool Centre is a transformational leader grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer-east, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands.
We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.
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Indigenous student services
Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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Indigenous teaching and learning
Swinburne is committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers to Indigenise and decolonise pedagogies, curricula and assessments across higher education and vocational education.
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Indigenous Research
Discover more about our research collaborations and achievements, as well as resources for Higher Degree by Research students.
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Reconciliation Action Plan
Swinburne’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) builds on our long standing commitment, over two decades, to the education and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
Need more information as a staff member?
Swinburne staff can access further information on the Moondani Toombadool Centre wiki (login required).
Contact the Moondani Toombadool Centre
If you have any questions about our programs and services, contact the Indigenous Student Services team at indigenousstudents@swinburne.edu.au.