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First Nations policies and cultural resources

The Office of Indigenous Engagement leads the development of multiple initiatives to position CQUniversity as a regional leader in First Nations tertiary education, research and community partnerships. Collectively, these aim for the success of First Nations students and graduates, to deliver strengths-based research with impact, and instil First Nations perspectives within the learning and teaching environment. 

The Office of Indigenous Engagement also supports the First Nations Success Strategies Committee (FNSSC) and the First Nations Council of Elders and Leaders (FNCEL).

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022 -2024

Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan is the signature framework for realising our reconciliation goals and expanding First Nations programs across the University.

First Nations Cultural Competency Framework

Developing cultural competency via the First Nations Cultural Competency Framework is foundational to ensuring that culturally safe practices are embedded into all business areas, and that both our staff and graduates acquire the skills and attributes necessary to meet the cultural standards of their chosen profession.

First Nations Workforce Strategy

Our workforce represents the diversity of communities and cultures across regional Australia.  We are committed to building the employment levels of First Nations staff and encouraging their career progression and leadership aspirations and have developed a First Nations Workforce Strategy to support this work.

Engaging and Communicating with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations People Protocol

The Engaging and Communicating with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations People Protocol offers practical guidance and methods for respectfully engaging and communicating with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations Australian individuals and communities.

First Nations Community Engagement: Industry Guide – phase 1

The First Nations Community Engagement: Industry Guide Phase 1 was developed from a collaboration between the Office of Indigenous Engagement, our university and First Nations community members and leaders. Planning is underway for Phase 2 of this guide which will include community engagement guidelines and protocols from a First Nations perspective.