Moondani Toombadool Centre
Wominjeka
Wominjeka means ‘Welcome — what are your intentions?’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People.
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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Acknowledgement of Country
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Reconciliation Action Plan
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Engagement
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Indigenous student services
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Indigenous teaching and learning
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Indigenous Research
Did you know?
Swinburne was the first Australian university to achieve 'Elevate' status for our second Reconciliation Action Plan 2017–2019.
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Swinburne staff can access further information on the Indigenous Resources wiki (login required).
Indigenous news
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Swinburne reflects on a year of reconciliation
With the leadership of the Moondani Toombadool Centre, Swinburne continues to progress reconciliation through engagement, leadership and innovation
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Reflecting on reconciliation with Senator Pat Dodson
Senator Pat Dodson speaks on racism, deaths in custody and the need to move on from fear at the Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2020.Thursday 25 June 2020 -
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Dr Emma Lee joins National Co-Design Group for Indigenous voice
Swinburne’s Dr Emma Lee is appointed to the National Co-Design Group reviewing how an Indigenous voice could operate at a national level.Friday 05 June 2020 -
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Swinburne and Girls Academy extend partnership to support education for Indigenous girls
Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre and Girls Academy renew partnership to promote higher education pathways for Indigenous girls.Read more (Swinburne and Girls Academy extend partnership to support education for Indigenous girls)Friday 15 May 2020 -
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How an Indigenous study tour is promoting reconciliation
Jennifer Turner is contributing to Swinburne’s reconciliation journey by transforming learning through a cultural immersion experience.Thursday 12 December 2019 -
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Swinburne creates new role to embed Indigenous knowledges into curriculums
Mat Jakobi has been appointed as Swinburne's inaugural lecturer in Indigenous Cultural Capabilities.Wednesday 30 October 2019
Indigenous events
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2020 Swinburne Annual Barak Wonga Oration
Swinburne University of Technology and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are proud to have Dr Lois Peeler AM, deliver this years Annual Barak Wonga Oration.
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Research
Swinburne Indigenous Studies Seminar
Yindyanga Yanha Yindymarra: Cultural Safety and Ethical Research Practices
Wiradjuri Scholar, Dr. Sadie Heckenberg, is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Fellow in the Moondani Toombadool Centre. Sadie’s research focuses on Cultural Safety, protecting Indigenous spoken knowledge and ethical research frameworks. A Fulbright Scholar, Sadie holds a ministerial appointment on the Higher Education Standards Panel.
Click here to read more on Dr. Sadie's research.
Register now (Swinburne Indigenous Studies Seminar)
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