Our Commitment to Reconciliation

At CQUniversity, we acknowledge with respect the traditional custodianship of the lands on which we work and learn. These lands have been under the custodianship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for over 65 000 years, and we recognise the profound privilege and responsibility embedded in this enduring connection.

CQUniversity acknowledges the deep impacts of colonisation, racial discrimination and prejudice on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We wholeheartedly commit to standing in solidarity with Australia’s First Nations Peoples, acknowledging our shared history and addressing injustices as we journey towards a united future built on truth-telling, mutual understanding, empowerment and equity for all.

As a university that changes lives, we embrace our role in partnering with our communities and working towards a shared goal of reconciliation. We recognise that reconciliation is a collective responsibility requiring genuine commitment and sustained eﬀort, and we will promote and lead reconciliation both internally and across our partners and communities.

This commitment permeates every facet of our university, shaping the research we conduct, the curriculum we design, our governance and policies, the pathways and opportunities we forge, the partnerships we develop, and the education and training we deliver.

At CQUniversity, we also value, celebrate and recognise the important role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and knowledge systems play in enriching our educational landscape.

Guided by our core values of engagement, openness, leadership, inclusiveness and a can-do spirit, we are committed to developing a tertiary education sector that authentically embraces First Nations culture, lore, languages and identities.

Our vision for reconciliation is rooted in unity and empowerment, where every member of the University community collaborates to build a future founded on mutual respect, equality, and shared opportunities.

Our Actions for Reconciliation

To realise this vision, CQUniversity will:

Expand access and pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staﬀ to achieve their education, training, research and career aspirations.
Foster a university culture that respects and celebrates the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and knowledge systems.
Support institutional reform and truth-telling initiatives that promote understanding and healing.
Collaborate closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to co-create programs and initiatives that drive meaningful change and connection.
Ensure that our operational and governance frameworks incorporate and reﬂect the diversity, strengths, knowledge, and leadership of First Nations Peoples.
Become leaders in promoting reconciliation across our communities and our wider sphere of inﬂuence.

Together, through decisive action and a unified commitment, we will forge a stronger and more inclusive university, tertiary education sector and nation. This is CQUniversity’s commitment to fostering a more reconciled nation for all Australians.