Welcome
Our team is committed to supporting emerging Indigenous Adamics, researchers and health workforce, from the moment they start our courses, until they graduate and beyond.
The Indigenous Development portfolio is dedicated to supporting the recruitment and graduation of Indigenous students in order to cultivate a sustainable Indigenous workforce.
The Faculty's diverse expertise and knowledge, along with the expanding Indigenous leadership within the academic and student communities, contribute to its collective strength. This commitment to place and community fosters a more inclusive environment for research, teaching, and learning, grounded in Indigenous and global perspectives. This approach aims to inspire and enhance the Indigenous student experience.
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Truth Telling in Health and The Renaming Project
The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) are deeply committed to truth-telling and reconciliation. As outlined in Dhoombak Goobgoowana: Vol. 1, the de-naming and renaming of spaces are critical steps in confronting harmful colonial legacies, including connections to systemic racism and the eugenics movement. Through this project, we seek to develop an inclusive and integrated approach that invites our entire community to truthfully acknowledge the past and walk together toward a future built on equity, healing, and shared responsibility. These actions not only honour the histories and voices that have long been marginalised but also promote meaningful reflection and dialogue—supporting our ongoing journey toward a more just and inclusive University.
Reports and Publications
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences' support for Indigenous health, education, and leadership is guided by several strategic plans, including:The work of the Indigenous Development team is informed by several strategic plans, including
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Advancing Health 2030
The new strategic plan for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences.
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Murmuk Djerring
The University of Melbourne Indigenous Strategy 2023 - 2027.
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Sharing Knowledge and Future Leaders—Indigenous Development
Outlines our Faculty's efforts to contribute sustainably to better health, education, and living standards for Indigenous Australians.
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A Uniquely Australian Faculty
Outlines some of the many ways we have worked and continue to work towards reconciliation across the Faculty: from our employment practices to our teaching programs
Header artwork note: The header artwork combines an image of white blood cells destroying cancerous target cells and an illustration representing generations of people sustained by the Myrnong (yam daisy) - a historical staple food of Indigenous people, bringing together Indigenous culture, community and the health sciences. The artwork is the product of a collaboration between Shawana Andrews, Misty Jenkins, Nichole Allder and Kristi Roberts.