Indigenous Engagement Division

CQU Branded Indigenous artwork entitled Chasing Dreams

The Indigenous Engagement Division (IED) holds a unique position in the university structure, serving departments and divisions right across the University landscape and national footprint.

About Us

The Indigenous Engagement Division (IED) plays a central and influential role within the University, providing strategic leadership and direction on education, employment, engagement, and research related to Australian First Nations peoples, stakeholders, and communities. Led by Professor Adrian Miller, Vice-President Indigenous Engagement and BMA Chair in Indigenous Engagement, the IED team consists of highly skilled professional and research staff dedicated to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters.

The IED is committed to guiding the University’s approach to higher education, vocational training, employment, research, and stakeholder engagement, while playing a pivotal role in strategy and policy development that impacts First Nations peoples. Our office fosters collaborative, mutually beneficial interactions by engaging with community partners to build capacity, advocate for First Nations contributions, and develop opportunities for beneficial research and education.

Driven by the principles of CQUniversity’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the IED works to instil RAP values across both internal and external communities, transforming current culture and creating new opportunities. Through innovation and leadership, we shape contemporary Australian culture while safeguarding and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and values.

Jilbay First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy

This First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research-focused community of practice

First Nations Governance

Read about the initiatives, strategies and frameworks underpinning our engagement efforts.

Jawun Research Institute

Discover the research being undertaken through our collaborations and across our research academies

Contact Us

If you are a current or prospective student seeking information about courses or enrolment, please visit the First Nations Students page. For general student inquiries, please call the Student Enquiries Hotline at 13 27 86. For non-study related matters, you can reach the Indigenous Engagement Division via email at indigenous@cqu.edu.au.