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Implementation plan 2017 – 2019INDIGENOUS STRATEGY

Warami Wellambillimba. Welcome from wherever you have come from.

Warami Daruga Nura. Welcome to Darug Country.

Warami Wallamatta. Welcome to Wallamatta.

Welcome to the Land of the Wattamattagal, the black snapper people of the river mangroves.

We welcome you on behalf of the ancestors and acknowledge Aboriginal Elders past and present. We would like to acknowledge all Aboriginal nations of Australia.

We walk together on this Land and we pay respect to the Traditional Owners and those who walked before us.

We acknowledge this Land’s history, yesterday’s, today’s and tomorrow’s.

This Land speaks of the Darug and their Dreaming. We can still feel, hear and see the ancient song lines across this beautiful campus. This Land has held many gatherings, for centuries, since the Darug’s first sunrise, some 60,000 years ago.

We belong to the Land.

We are many nations and many people, coming together, looking after this Country and respecting each other. We stand together at Macquarie on sacred ground. As the Wallumai navigate the mangroves and find their pathway, so shall you here at Macquarie.

Warami. Welcome.

Didgerigor yanu. Thank you.

Aunty Kerrie Kenton (Darug Elder and artwork designer) Taylah Pearce (Darug)

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Welcome to Country

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Macquarie University released its first ever Indigenous Strategy in 2016. The 10 year strategy will pave the way for increased Indigenous success at our University.

This implementation plan will be the initial step in realising the vision of the Indigenous Strategy. The first three years will see increases in enrolment, retention and completion rates for Indigenous students; the development of a cultural competency framework; and the enhancement of existing student engagement systems. However, this is a 10 year strategy and although great emphasis will be placed on the foundations of increasing student numbers, cultural competency and student engagement, Walanga Muru will also begin the planning necessary to achieve the full 10 year strategy.

A THREE-YEAR PLAN 2017–2019This three-year implementation plan for the Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025 is based on three practical objectives:

• Unlocking capacity

• Develop cultural capability

• Support for Indigenous success.

Achieving these objectives will require a whole-of-University partnership, Aboriginal Community engagement and corporate and key stakeholder engagement.

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Introduction

A WHOLE-OF UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

CORPORATE AND KEY STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Partnerships, engagement and relationshipsWHOLE-OF-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPThe successful implementation of the Indigenous Strategy will require the support of all levels of the University. Our Vice-Chancellor has made a strong commitment to serve and engage Indigenous Communities towards achieving a more equitable and inclusive future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The implementation of the strategy will require strong direction by the Macquarie University Executive to lead our University through this exciting but challenging, transformative period. In partnership with the Executive and Academic Senate, faculties, departments and professional staff, Walanga Muru will further the success of Indigenous Australians through this strategy. Our University must dedicate itself to improving the recruitment, progression and success of Indigenous Communities. This commitment will ensure a whole-of-University partnership for Indigenous success.

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTWalanga Muru sees Aboriginal Community engagement as crucial to the design and implementation of this strategy. Walanga Muru staff, in partnership with other key stakeholders within our University, will consult with Aboriginal communities to identify relevant research projects and engage with communities from inception and design to completion and beyond. Walanga Muru will work with our local Darug Community, our Aboriginal Advisory Committee and Aboriginal staff to achieve the goals in the strategy and build Indigenous success for current and future generations of Indigenous Australians.

CORPORATE AND KEY STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPSWalanga Muru continues to build relationships with key corporate and non-government stakeholders. Through the Walanga Muru Cadetship Program, scholarships and school outreach programs, our staff are developing reciprocal relationships with corporate stakeholders such as ANZ, JLL and Johnson & Johnson, and non-government organisations such as the Australian Museum, Deaf Society and Redfern Legal Centre. Through the placement of Macquarie University Indigenous students as cadets, Walanga Muru will also provide culturally appropriate advice and work towards greater cultural awareness within these partner organisations. We are also developing relationships with secondary schools to inspire Indigenous secondary students to consider tertiary education. Walanga Muru will build on these reciprocal relationships and offer cultural and policy advice to our partners.

Summary 2017 – 2019 The Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025 is a long-term vision for Macquarie University to increase Indigenous success and provide a sustainable plan for building Indigenous capacity across all areas of the University. Walanga Muru will implement the strategy using a three-year initial implementation plan. The plan is not fixed and as the tertiary sector transforms over the next 10 years, the first and subsequent implementation plans will be broad enough to encompass change and be continually evaluated for improved service delivery.

The following strategic directions have been identified to begin the implementation phase.

UNLOCKING CAPACITY DEVELOP CULTURAL CAPABILITY SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS SUCCESS

• Build aspiration and establish pipelines from schools for Indigenous youth to come to our University

• Increase Indigenous undergraduate and postgraduate student enrolments

• Support and build the capacity of Indigenous researchers

• Support sustainable increases in Indigenous employment to complement existing and future enterprise agreements

• Develop and implement a cultural capability framework

• Initiate cultural training opportunities for all existing and new staff

• Simplify and clarify systems, processes and policies between Walanga Muru and other support services across the University

• Develop systems that enhance undergraduate and postgraduate enrolments and completions

Baduwa (aspire) unlocking capacity

OBJECTIVE AND KPIS STRATEGIES RESPONSIBILITYOTHER KEY

STAKEHOLDERSTIMEFRAME

Build aspiration and establish pipelines from schools for Indigenous youth to come to our University

KPI: Increased Indigenous student enrolments from high school to Macquarie.

Expand the Ngamuru Program into secondary schools

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Registrar

Walanga Muru

Future Students

Faculties

2017–2018

Establish formal school partnerships

Introduce a pilot regional and remote pathways program


Walanga Muru

Future Students

Widening Participation

Group Marketing

Faculties

2017–2018

Develop a marketing plan inclusive of online and social media


Group Marketing

Walanga Muru

2017

Introduce two additional entry pathways


Macquarie University International College (MUIC)

Walanga Muru

Partnerships and Pathways

Faculties

Future Students

2018–2019

Develop programs that attract future Indigenous leaders

Partnerships and Pathways Faculties 2017



Increase Indigenous undergraduate and postgraduate student enrolments

KPIs: • Increased number of

undergraduate students

• Increased number of postgraduate students

Develop a marketing plan to target future external students


Group Marketing

Walanga Muru

Future Students

Scholarships


2017

Strengthen relationships with TAFE and other educational providers to identify pathway options


Walanga Muru

Partnerships and Pathways 2018–2019

Continue to build reciprocal and sustainable relationships with Aboriginal communities

Whole of University 2017–2019

Develop programs to promote flexible study options, including online learning and engagement


Walanga Muru

Department of Indigenous Studies

Faculties

Open Universities Australia 2019

Develop resources that increase the number of Higher Degree Research (HDR) student enrolments, including identifying appropriate final year students and holding prospective HDR workshops


Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO)

Walanga Muru

Research Office

Faculties


2017–2018

Develop a scholarship plan to attract undergraduate and postgraduate students, targeting key priority areas

Scholarships



Walanga Muru

Research Office

HDRO

Faculties

2017–2018





Support and build the capacity of Indigenous researcher.

KPIs:• Increased number

of publications and successful research grants from Indigenous researchers

• Increased quality and impact of Indigenous research

Develop scholarship and funding opportunities for Indigenous research by Indigenous researchers.


Walanga Muru


HDRO


Research Office

HDRO 2017–2018

Develop a mentoring program related to Indigenous research, including visiting Indigenous research scholars, writing workshops, guest speakers and international exchange and engagement.


Walanga Muru


Research Office

HDRO


2017–2018

Develop an Indigenous Research Cluster to encourage cross-discipline research involving Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.



Walanga Muru


Research Office

HDRO

2017–2019

Increase the number of Indigenous research supervisors and provide training in Indigenous research methodologies to non-Indigenous supervisors.

Develop online resource for Higher Degree Research students and Early Career Researchers that provides information such as how to publish; how to apply for research grants; research collaborations; contacts.


Research Office

Walanga Muru


2017–2018



Support sustainable increases in Indigenous employment to complement existing and future enterprise agreements.

KPIs: • Increased academic staff

• Increased professional staff

• Increased retention of professional and academic staff

• Increased progression of professional and academic staff

Develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy


Human Resources

Walanga Muru

Senior Executive

National Tertiary Education Union and Community and Public Sector Union

2017

Build staff capacity through professional and cultural development opportunities and networking, including opportunities for domestic and international conferences and forums


Human Resources

Walanga Muru

2017–2019

Develop a succession plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff


Human Resources

Walanga Muru

Faculties, Departments, offices

2018

Develop systems to support culturally appropriate recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

Human Resources Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Registrar

2017–2018

Develop a ‘grow your own’ model for academic and professional recruitment


2018 - 2019

Develop a plan to attract Indigenous candidates and appoint senior roles across the University

Senior Executive

Human Resources

2018–2019

Manawari (discover) develop cultural capability


Djurali (evolve) support for Indigenous success



Simplify and clarify systems, processes and policies between Walanga Muru and other support services across the University

KPI: Increased comparative data for Indigenous staff and students

Improve website information and links to other relevant services

Web Development



Library

2017

Designate resources to improve outcomes in Indigenous success

Human Resources

Faculties

MUIC


2017

Develop evaluation systems to enhance processes and improve service delivery


Walanga Muru

Analytics

Human Resources

2017–2018

Develop systems that enhance undergraduate and postgraduate enrolments and completions

KPI: Increased undergraduate and postgraduate retention, participation rates and success

Develop a scholarship plan for undergraduate and postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students


Scholarships

Future Students

Widening Participation 2017

Develop a student-led annual engagement plan


Walanga Muru

Indigenous student body

Patyegarang Indigenous Strategic Committee

2017–2019

Provide curricula and extra curricula activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students to enhance their student experience


Walanga Muru

PACE

Global Leadership Program

Faculties

Macquarie International

2017–2019

Identify individual student needs through a case-management and reporting system

Walanga Muru


Faculties

2017–2019



Develop and implement a cultural capability framework.

KPIs: • Increased results for

cultural safety within Needs Assessment and Your Say surveys

• Increased activity on social media and marketing

Identify the level of cultural competency/safety across the University


Walanga Muru

Human Resources

Group Marketing

Learning and Teaching

Patyegarang Indigenous Strategic Committee

2017

Develop an Indigenous framework for Indigenous Learning and Teaching


Learning and Teaching

Walanga Muru

Faculties 2017–2018

Implement cultural respect and safety training across campus


Property

Walanga Muru

Events


Faculties 2017–2019

Develop resources to promote cultural safety and cultural responsiveness


Walanga Muru

Sustainability

Property

Library

2017–2019

Initiate cultural training opportunities for all existing and new staff.

KPI: Increased number of staff involved in cultural safety programs

Develop and implement culturally appropriate training programs


Walanga Muru

Human Resources

Faculties

Heads of department

Executive Group

Senior Management

2017–2018

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This three-year implementation is the first step in the Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025 to increase Indigenous success at Macquarie University. The plan will be evaluated annually for improved service delivery, increased access and participation between Indigenous Communities and Macquarie University and alignment with the University’s overarching strategic direction.

Subsequent implementation plans are scheduled for the entirety of the 10 year timeframe of the Indigenous Strategy 2016–2025 and will utilise the existing three strategic directions.

Next steps

BADUWA (ASPIRE) MANAWARI (DISCOVER) DJURALI (EVOLVE)

2020–2022• Support professional development

and engagement opportunities for our current and emerging Indigenous workforce

• Implement and build the Indigenous alumni network

2020–2022• Engage with and promote an

understanding of and respect for Indigenous communities, cultures and histories among students and staff

• Embed Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into curriculum across all faculties

2020–2022• Evaluate and monitor our support

systems for improved quality standards and student success

2023–2025• Increase the quality and impact of

Indigenous research

2023–2025• Create a learning environment in which

all students have the opportunity to gain knowledge of Indigenous Australians

• Build the needs and interests of Indigenous Australians into relevant current and future program initiatives

2023–2025• Build the Indigenous presence across

the University

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The term, Indigenous, is used throughout this implementation plan. Walanga Muru acknowledges Indigenous to represent a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

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