Values Award Finalists
Our University Values are our guiding principles. This award recognises and celebrates an individual or team who have gone above and beyond to exemplify our Values of equity, excellence, engagement and sustainability.
The Voice Guide Project Team
Kua Swan - Office of Indigenous Strategy and Leadership, Tracey Cox – University Library, Jessica Davis – University Library, Gemma Noon – University Library, Michael Paver – University Library, Yali Windle – University Library
The team created a comprehensive, unbiased, and culturally responsive online guide to the Voice to Parliament Referendum for staff, students, and community. Leveraging the Library’s role in curating knowledge and information to help the community develop their critical thinking and evaluation skills, the guide supported students and staff to find credible information and become engaged in a respectful and nuanced discussion on the Voice to Parliament.
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Taona Afful
Taona is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively seeking out staff and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to connect them to the necessary support. She goes the extra mile by assisting staff in interview and promotion preparation, making a significant difference in their career development. The University benefits significantly from Taona's behaviour and attitudes, as she creates a more inclusive and diverse environment while fostering excellence in both her team and the broader University community.
School of Psychological Sciences
Dr Stacey McMullen
Stacey provides an invaluable contribution to the Indigenous content of the undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses. She strongly advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' entry to the University's Clinical Masters program to ensure capacity building of Indigenous practitioners in the future. Outside of the University, she is also involved in national projects to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.