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Embracing teaching and learning

Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre handles all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at вʿª½±.

This includes governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture and engagement. At вʿª½±, we're committed to institutional transformation and believe that the self-determination and knowledges of our Indigenous people form the foundation for leading educational change.

Our vision: Moondani Toombadool Centre is a transformational leader grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.  

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which вʿª½±â€™s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer-east, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands.

We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.

  • Four students walking on John Street on Swiburne's Hawthorn campus

    Indigenous student services

    Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.

  • A student learning about the Aunty Dot Peters AM Flowering Grasslands on вʿª½±'s Hawthorn campus.

    Engagement

    Learn about our connections with Indigenous communities.

  • Dr Andrew Peters mural by street artist Adnate on Burwood Road at вʿª½±'s Hawthorn campus

    Indigenous teaching and learning

    Find out more about our commitment in engaging Indigenous teachers and for students to learn the accurate history of Australia's First Nations people.

  • 'Connection' mural by artist Mandi Barton on вʿª½±'s Hawthorn campus.

    Indigenous research

    Discover more about our research collaborations and achievements.

  • Indigenous Aboriginal artwork with traditional dot work and foot imprints.

    National Centre for Reconciliation Practice

    Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.

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Contact the Moondani Toombadool Centre

If you have any questions about our programs and services, contact the Indigenous Student Services team at indigenousstudents@swinburne.edu.au.

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