Our 40th Anniversary event brings together Elders, community, alumni, students, staff, allies, and guests as part of our extended Wollotuka Family to share with us in recognising 40 years of unwavering commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and advancing Indigenous research.

Celebrating 40 years of The Wollotuka Institute 7:34

Our stories

Mother Tongue
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Arts, Culture and Society 5 min read

Mother Tongue

by Rosemarie Milsom

People in the Hunter and around the country are using a unique community program to keep Indigenous languages alive.

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Community connection

Arts, Culture and Society 5 min read

Community connection

by Shahni Wellington

For some people, the knowledge of who they are and where they come from is clouded in mystery. A new workshop, led by The Wollotuka Institute, aims to clear the air.

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NGARRAMA – Newcastle’s largest reconciliation event

Arts, Culture and Society 4 min read

NGARRAMA – Newcastle’s largest reconciliation event

by Shahni Wellington

How one conversation became a community movement

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Protecting Indigenous knowledges

Arts, Culture and Society 7 min read

Protecting Indigenous knowledges

by Shahni Wellington

During his research to unlock the archives, Dr Hodgetts found that the keys had been long-kept from cultural knowledge-holders.

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Improving Indigenous Healthcare
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Health and Wellbeing 6 min read

Improving Indigenous Healthcare

by Rosemarie Milsom

Australia’s first Indigenous surgeon, Associate Professor Dr Kelvin Kong is committed to empowering communities and removing barriers that prevent access to critical healthcare services.

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Reviving Indigenous Languages 4:21

People in the Hunter and around the country are using a unique community program to keep Indigenous languages alive.

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