Celebrating 40 Years of Wollotuka
Recognising four decades of Indigenous Excellence in Higher Education at the University of Newcastle.
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
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
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
How one conversation became a community movement
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Protecting Indigenous knowledges
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
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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