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Griffith strives to be a place where all peoples of all cultures feel valued and respected
At Griffith, we are led by our values in creating a brighter future for all where everyone should be given the opportunity to make a positive difference to themselves and others. We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have maintained unique relationships to the land, sea, waterways, and the air above and around us over tens of thousands of years as the oldest continuous surviving culture in the world. We acknowledge Aboriginal Australians as Traditional Custodians within our campuses.
Griffith University strives to be a place where all peoples of all cultures feel valued and respected, and where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultures, knowledges, experiences, and perspectives, form an integral part of our learning, teaching, research, and community engagement.
- Griffith University Reconciliation Statement
Cultural Humility Program
Earn Your Digital Badge!
Complete all four Cultural Humility workshops and receive your Cultural Humility through First Peoples Advocacy badge via Credly.
This badge is more than recognition - it’s a statement of your commitment to engaging ethically, respectfully, and effectively with First Peoples students and staff.
At Griffith, we are committed to a process of truth-telling and to fostering the conditions necessary for Indigenous flourishing, wherein Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples thrive—academically, socially, and culturally, as outlined in Griffith's Strategy 2025-2030: Creating a brighter future for all.
In line with this commitment, we invite staff to participate in one of the forthcoming Embedding Indigenous Knowledges and Cultural Humility workshops. These workshops are conducted in-person across all Griffith campuses.
For more information on how to enrol, follow the links on the enrolment section below.
Upon completion of the Cultural Humility 1 - Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories workshop, participants will be invited to join the Community of Practice page operated on Microsoft Teams. The Embedding Indigenous Knowledges and Cultural Humility Community of Practice Teams Page foster:
- A shared learning and knowledge exchange
- Promote the spread of best practice.
- Development of professional skills
- Access to further resources
- An online monthly drop-in session
Core is an innovative online course developed to strengthen cultural humility. It's designed to be informative, interactive and to create a greater awareness of the vast history and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning Modules are available to all staff, and we encourage you to participate in the interactive modules to assist in building a foundational understanding of Indigenous Australians.
The full program consists of 10 interactive modules all which provide a comprehensive insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and relevant issues, aimed at enhancing your cultural knowledge. It will help you to develop a stronger sense of self-awareness and critical reflection, and improves your personal and professional skills to engage respectfully and effectively in a cross-cultural context.
The program is tailored to encourage individuals to understand their own cultural perspectives as a key to successful interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
Enrol in the AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning online modules.
2026 Cultural Humility workshops
Cultural Humility 1 - Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories
This workshop will help introduce all Griffith University staff to First Peoples’ history, culture and perspectives. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing impacts of past government policies on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by engaging with artwork that reflects historical narratives and truth-telling from Indigenous perspectives.
To enrich your understanding and enhance your experience in the workshop, we encourage you to complete Module 1 (CCL-M1 Culture and Identity) and Module 2 (CCL-M2 Country) of the AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning online modules before attending the event.
Cultural Humility 2 - Addressing Inequities through a Racism Lens
Join us for the second instalment of our Cultural Humility series, focusing on understanding and addressing the systemic racism faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through guided discussions and practical strategies, participants will explore the historical and contemporary impacts of racism, and learn how to actively challenge inequities in their communities and workplaces. Build your cultural humility and become a stronger ally in creating a more inclusive and just society.
Please note: This workshop is available to staff who have attended CCLW03 Cultural Humility 1 - Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories.
Cultural Humility 3 - Cultivating Critical Consciousness
Following on from the second Cultural Humility Workshop CCLW04, this third workshop in the series covers Cultivating Critical Consciousness. This workshop builds on an understanding of the impacts of colonisation, systemic racism, and ongoing injustices that have shaped First Peoples experiences, which have been shared during the first two Cultural Humility workshops. This workshop encourages a deep reflection on one's own beliefs, biases, and actions, and pushes participants to engage in transformative practices that promote social justice, decolonisation and equity.
Please note: This workshop is open to all Griffith University staff who have previously completed CCLW03 and CCLW04.
Cultural Humility 4 - Embedding Indigenous Voices: A Social Justice and Cultural Humility Approach
Join us for the final session in the Cultural Humility through First Peoples Advocacy series. This interactive workshop focuses on practical skills to amplify and embed First Peoples’ voices in everyday practice. Learn how to build respectful partnerships, deepen your understanding of cultural humility, and strengthen your advocacy for First Peoples’ rights through a reconciliation lens.
Please note: This workshop is open to all Griffith University staff who have previously completed CCLW03, CCLW04 and CCLW09.
Unpacking Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country Guidelines
Griffith University has recently published the updated Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country Guidelines on the First Peoples webpage.
To understand and learn about the protocols and cultural sensitivities involved in both important cultural practices, and to create your own personal and meaningful Acknowledgement of Country in a safe and respectful environment, join Tina O’Keefe, Project Officer – Reconciliation Statement in this one-and-a-half-hour workshop.
Language Matters: Unpacking the Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Terminology
Join Tina O’Keefe (Project Officer - Reconciliation Statement) and Dr. Kelly Shoecraft (Applied Linguist and Lecturer, Learning Futures) for this one-and-a-half-hour workshop to explore Griffith University’s Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Terminology.
The workshop will discuss why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language revitalisation matters for all Australians and examine language as identity and culture. It also covers key terms and concepts from the Guide that will help you acknowledge and refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples respectfully when speaking and writing.
Email us to organise a Reconciliation in Action workshop for your team
How to enrol
Registration for all workshops can be done through your Staff Portal.
- Log into the Staff Portal and select "My Staff Page" from Key Services.
- The Home Screen will appear. Select "Training and Online Resources" > "Face2Face Training".
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Select "Search by Course Number" and insert:
- Course Code: CCLW02 Embedding Indigenous Knowledges
- Course Code: CCLW03 Cultural Humility 1 – Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories
- Course Code: CCLW04 Cultural Humility 2 – Addressing Inequities through a Racism Lens
- Course Code: CCLW06 Language Matters: Unpacking the Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Terminology
- Course Code: CCLW07 Unpacking Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country Guidelines
- Course Code: CCLW09 Cultural Humility 3 - Cultivating Critical Consciousness
- Course Code: CCLW10 Cultural Humility 4 - Embedding Indigenous Voices: A Social Justice and Cultural Humility Approach
- View Available Sessions and choose the available session that suits you.
Contact us
Email us for further information on our Cultural Humility program