UniSA acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations People as the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands that are now home to the University of South Australia’s campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
We respectfully acknowledge their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. UniSA also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands, waters and sky across Australia.
It was and always will be Aboriginal land.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Reconciliation at the University of South Australia (UniSA) means ensuring an environment where two-way knowledge sharing, and respect for our collective histories and cultures, are common practice in our learning journey.
The NRW Steering / Working Groups were established in 2022, as part of UniSA’s commitment to reconciliation, to implement a year-long, structured process to the planning and implementation of reconciliation events across the calendar year, and across all campuses.
Consisting of only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, staff and students, this group provides oversight to the planning and implementation of reconciliation activities.
This group leads the planning and implementation of reconciliation activities and provides guidance to the Campus Working Groups.
Under direction of the NRW-Working Group, the Campus Working Groups (City West, City East, Mawson Lakes, Magill, Whyalla, Mt Gambier) coordinate the planning and implementation of reconciliation activities on their campus.
Joining an NRW Steering/Working Group is a fulfilling experience that allows you to contribute to social justice and change, while expanding your networks and meeting new people, learning new skills and planning and participating in events.
The time commitment includes approximately 8 meetings per year – approximately an hour per meeting – and the review of meeting papers. As well as participation in reconciliation events. There are also Executive Officer positions available, involving working with the Chairperson of your group in the preparation of agendas and taking minutes.
UniSA will be celebrating NRW through a variety of on-campus and online events, so everyone can get involved. We invite all of you to participate in the many activities we offer.
Express your interest in joining by completing the nomination form.
For further information about the NRW Steering/Working Groups please contact us.
For additional resources and information on reconciliation at UniSA visit the Reconciliation at UniSA website.