First Nations Leadership

First Nations Leadership is an Aboriginal lead Portfolio. We are uniquely dedicated to Indigenous capacity building, including First Nations research and community engagement.

First Nations Student and Engagement

Meet the interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor First Nations Leadership Professor Ruth Wallace

Ruth is a leader in Indigenous education with specialised expertise in education policy and systems in regional and remote areas. She has a special interest in understanding the role of Aboriginal knowledge in education and how particular strengths can be used to improve student success.

First Nations Strategy and Partnership

The First Nations Strategy and Partnerships team contributes to improving First Nations' participation and outcomes in higher education and TAFE.

First Nations Academic in Residence

The Larrakia academic-in-residence provides culturally informed guidance, direction, and support to CDU's Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, staff, and stakeholders.

Our visions

Our Vision

CDU was the first university in Australia to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor for Indigenous Leadership. One of our goals is to be the university of choice for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and staff. Central to this is the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and knowledge into CDU’s core business.
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Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP) Performance Reports

The Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP) performance reports outline CDU's key strategies to meet ongoing responsibilities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student achievements in higher education.
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Engagement & events

First Nations Leadership demonstrates CDU’s commitment to First Nations perspectives and knowledge in several ways. One such way is the promotion of First Nations culture through events.
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