Our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander profile

We work to create and foster:

  • a culturally safe environment that welcomes, nurtures and recreates based on relationships to land, culture, law and elders
  • sharing of Aboriginal knowledge, and translating and embedding Aboriginal practices into all our work, research and curricula
  • respect for all people through mutually engaged relationships
  • a commitment to pursuing political and social justice, equity, and access to education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • accountability to Aboriginal cultural values, protocols, and norms.

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Moondani Balluk strategies & statements

About Moondani Balluk

VU stories

Tahlia Zayat.
Giving back: how Tahlia became a partner for her people
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
"One of the great things about VU is the support you receive from staff. I always felt comfortable emailing my teachers for help, or knocking on the door of Moondani Balluk."
One of the great things about VU is the support you receive from staff. I always felt comfortable emailing my teachers for help, or knocking on the door of Moondani Balluk.
Tahlia's story
Jaydah Turner.
How industry placements set Jaydah up for success
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
"I know the early exposure I'm getting to the industry through my placements and internships is giving me the confidence and experience employers are looking for."
I know the early exposure I'm getting to the industry through my placements and internships is giving me the confidence and experience employers are looking for.
Jaydah's story
Stella Rose Lay in a VU lab coat in a lab
Connecting with Country through a love of science
Science student
"VU First Year College teachers were so helpful, I still email them for advice. My internship gave me real experience, confidence and career prospects. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. "
VU First Year College teachers were so helpful, I still email them for advice. My internship gave me real experience, confidence and career prospects. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Stella's story