National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.
Artwork: Gathering Knowledge by Arbup Ash Peters
The National Centre for Reconciliation Practice explores the opportunities and challenges relating to the Australian reconciliation journey, looking at Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples' connections with reconciliation, through a rich program of engagement, outreach, education and research activities.
The National Centre builds on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s strong history of national academic and industry leadership in reconciliation. We were the first university to attain an Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and are currently on our second Elevate RAP. We co-organised the inaugural National RAP Conference, and co-signed, with 13 other Elevate RAP organisations, a declaration of support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Our vision
Advance national industry, community and academic understandings of reconciliation and help lead national systemic change.
Our unique, multidisciplinary capabilities in reconciliation
Engage with industry, community, academia and governments
Undertake education, research, engagement and outreach activities
Utilise technology-based approaches
Reconciliation at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app
The National Centre for Reconciliation Practice leads the development and implementation of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan.
Our research
The National Centre for Reconciliation Practice has four interrelated program themes:
Cultural Safety
Focuses on the area of culturally safe engagements with Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Rights
Explores historical and contemporary Indigenous rights and resistance, nationally and internationally.
Indigenous Knowledges (Lead: )
Explores applications of Indigenous Knowledges in contemporary societies.
Reconciliation Movements
Focuses on the Australian and international reconciliation movements.
Our people
Our people come from a range of disciplines, and academic, industry and community settings, and include research fellows, affiliates and industry fellows.
Did you know?
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app also has the Moondani Toombadool Centre that is committed to institutional transformation where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and knowledges are the foundations on which ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app leads educational change.
Engaging with Reconciliation and Truth-telling
A seminar on reconciliation and truth-telling and how the new National Centre for Reconciliation Practice will engage with these concepts.
Speakers: Professor Andrew Gunstone and Ian Hamm
Date: 1 June 2021
Our partners
The Centre collaborates with a number of external partners, including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
- Reconciliation Australia
- Governments
- Industry partners
- Other universities
The Centre also works closely with the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
Our latest news
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- Education
- University
How Michelle is breaking barriers to Close the Gap
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app alum Michelle Maxwell is a proud Koori woman who is determined to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples’ education.Â
Thursday 20 March 2025 -
- Education
- University
Indigenous Australian students explore STEM careers at MTC Future Aspirations Camp
The MTC Future Aspirations Camp gave Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a hands-on STEM experience while exploring university life at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.
Thursday 20 February 2025 -
- University
- Education
Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork
The AGSE building at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country.Â
Monday 17 February 2025 -
- Law
How Neane is using her degree to ensure her community will never be silenced
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app alum Neane Carter was recently named Indigenous Lawyer of the Year at the Women in Law Awards. Neane is a senior solicitor, an activist and a multi-clan woman of the Yorta Yorta, Wamba Wamba, Djaara/Dja Dja Wurrung, Wotjobaluk and Wergaia Peoples of central and northern Victoria.
Thursday 09 January 2025 -
- University
Harnessing artificial intelligence to empower Indigenous peoples and cultures
Dr Terri Janke, a Wuthathi, Yadhaigana, and Meriam woman, delivered the 2024 Barak Wonga Oration, hosted by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Moondani Toombadool Centre.Â
Thursday 19 December 2024 -
Empathy, community and support: Robyn’s interstate journey to success
Robyn Phillips, a proud Djabugay and Yirrganydji woman of the Barron River region in Far North Queensland, has recently completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app while based over 2,000 kilometres away in Cairns.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
About 'Gathering Knowledge' by Arbup Ash Peters
This painting, which is shown as the banner, depicts the continuous cycle of footprints on a never-ending journey travelling around ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app’s campuses, which are located on Wurundjeri land.
The painting also shows meetings or gatherings that involve many people and Elders from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The colours used in the painting are aligned to the corporate colours of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. The use of earthy ochre in the background, as well as yellow and black throughout gives a sense of the culture of Wurundjeri people while also reflecting the Aboriginal flag.
Arbup Ash Peters is a Wurundjeri/Taungurong Man, local artist and direct descendant of Coranderrk.
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