Torrens and Think: Student Hub: Indigenous Students

We acknowledge that our campuses are on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people, and we pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Welcome Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison

Meet with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison

If you are an indigenous student at Torrens University, or are interested in becoming a student, and would like some advice, help, or support, or would like to talk about the scholarships open to you as an indigenous student, please book an appointment with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liason, Rochelle Morris, to have a chat. Our liaison is there to support you and make sure that you feel welcome and culturally connected at this University.

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Events and Important Days

Part of ‘Care for Country’ painting by Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie-Jean Douglas

Student Yarns

Resources

Events and Important Days

National Apology Day

17 February

On 17 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the National Apology to Australia's Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the injustices of past government policies, particularly to the Stolen Generations.

Close the Gap Day

17 March

National Close the Gap Day is an annual event that raises awareness and seeks to close the gap with respect to life expectancy, child mortality, educational and employment outcomes between Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and non-Indigenous Australians.

Sorry Day

26 May

National Sorry Day provides an opportunity for people to come together and share the journey towards healing for the Stolen Generations, their families and communities.

1967 Referendum

27 May

The 1967 Referendum was a landmark achievement following decades of activism by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people, where more than 90 percent of Australians voted in favour of amending two sections of the Australian Constitution.

Mabo Day

3 June

On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia overturned the principle of "terra nullius" or "nobody's land" as claimed by the British when they first arrived in this country. The decision has paved the way for Native Title legislation.

Coming of the Light

1 July

The Coming of the Light is celebrated annually by Torres Strait Islander peoples. It marks the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late nineteenth century.

NAIDOC Week

3 - 10 July

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Children's Day

4 August

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

World's Indigenous Peoples Day

9 August

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, people from around the world are encouraged to spread the United Nation's message on the protection and promotion of the rights of Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous Literacy Day

1 September

Indigenous Literacy Day is a national celebration of culture, stories, language and literacy. This day raises awareness of the disadvantages experienced in remote communities and advocates for more access to literacy resources.

UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights

13 September

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007, and we continue to celebrate this date evey year.