OUR CONNECTION TO AUSTRALIA'S FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE

We Acknowledge that Country for Aboriginal peoples is an
interconnected set of ancient and sophisticated relationships.
The University of Wollongong spreads across many interrelated
Aboriginal Countries that are bound by this sacred landscape, and
intimate relationship with that landscape since creation.
From Sydney to the Southern Highlands, to the South Coast.
From fresh water to bitter water to salt. From City to Urban to Rural.
The University of Wollongong Acknowledges the custodianship of
the Aboriginal peoples of this place and space that has kept alive the
relationships between all living things.
The University Acknowledges the devastating impact of colonisation on
our campuses’ footprint and commit ourselves to truth-telling, healing
and education.

Artwork by Samantha Hill, Dharawal/ Wandandian woman

UOW’s Indigenous Strategy Unit

The Indigenous Strategy Unit (ISU) supports the University to ensure that the future path of UOW is grounded in truth-telling and recognition, distinguished by outstanding learning support, growing research opportunities and genuine community engagement. Additional to the ISU, the UOW provides programs, services and facilities through the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) that encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from entry to University, through to successful completion.