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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
Workshops
At Griffith, we are dedicated to establishing a structured approach for integrating Indigenous Knowledges into all areas of the University community, as outlined in our Creating a future for all - Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
In line with this commitment, we invite staff to participate in one of the forthcoming Embedding Indigenous Knowledges and Cultural Competency workshops. These workshops are conducted in-person across all Griffith campuses.
Embedding Indigenous Knowledges Workshops
Griffith University is committed to producing graduates who value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and the importance of these in our nation’s history and future. Through the Embedding Indigenous Knowledges workshops we commit to implement, monitor, and evaluate the embedding of Indigenous value systems and knowledges into Griffith University structures, our learning and teaching and research. This includes embedding Indigenous knowledges into curriculum, and formal strategies that ensure that students graduate with a strong foundational understanding of Indigenous values and knowledges.
Griffith stays strong to our commitment to social justice, authentically translating our values into actions, embedding Indigenous voices into planning and outcomes, and supporting co-design with Indigenous people, and their unique approaches to learning, teaching, and research. In this implementation, the intellectual property rights of Indigenous Knowledges must be appropriately acknowledged, respected, and understood.
The Embedding Indigenous Knowledges workshop will utilise examples of current research and best practice to provide academic staff examples of best practice in embedding Indigenous Knowledges into their programs and courses.
This workshop is for Griffith University Academic staff and those in Learning & Teaching roles only.
For more information on how to enrol and session dates follow the links on the enrolment section below.
Cultural Competency Workshops
Participation in the Cultural Competency workshop is essential for staff to honour and respect the First Peoples of Australia, by understanding their unique cultures, histories, and knowledge. It is crucial for improving the educational experiences of Indigenous students, promoting inclusivity and equity within the university, and enhancing personal and professional growth of staff. Furthermore, this training aligns with Australia's national objectives for reconciliation, fostering stronger, more respectful ties with Indigenous communities, thereby creating a culturally safe and supportive environment for the entire university community.
The Cultural Competency workshop focuses on providing an understanding of the historic and contemporary environment for Australia’s First Peoples. The first face-to-face workshop, Crossing Cultures, Hidden Histories will be offered frequently across all campuses and will help introduce staff to First Peoples’ history, culture and perspectives. The workshop is open to all Griffith University staff.
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.
Please note: If you completed this course in 2023, you do not need to register for this one. The second stage of the Cultural Competency Workshops will be offered from mid-2024.
For more information on how to enrol and session dates follow the links on the enrolment section below.
How to enrol
Registration for either workshop 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 for the Embedding Indigenous Knowledges Workshop or
- Course Code: CCLW03 for the Cultural Competency Workshop
- View Available Sessions and choose the available session
Community of Practice
Upon completion of the face-to-face workshop, you will be invited to join the Community of Practice page operated on Microsoft teams. The Embedding Indigenous Knowledges and Cultural Competency 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
Online Drop-in Sessions
Each month participants in the Community of Practice are invited to join us in the monthly Embedding Indigenous Knowledges and Cultural Competency online drop-in sessions, which provides a safe place for staff to collaborate, reflect on the workshops, share their success stories or seek advice and guidance on their cultural competency journey.
DATES: The Drop-in session will happen on the last Wednesday of every month via Microsoft Teams and is open to those staff who have completed the face-to-face workshops.
- 2:00pm – Cultural Competency
- 3:00pm – Embedding Indigenous Knowledges
AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning
Core is an innovative online course developed to strengthen cultural competency. 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.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that some of the statistics quoted in the modules may not be the most recent data available and we are working to update as required.
Modules
Contact us
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion), Logan Campus, Griffith University, University Drive, Meadowbrook QLD, 4131