On Country

On Country

On Country

Experience the continual ingenuity, culture and living history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the Indigenous peoples of the world.

Womin Djeka (Welcome)

Womin Djeka means 'to come with purpose' and is used as a greeting in the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung language groups of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional owners of the lands on Naarm (Melbourne).

Build your connection to Country, its history and impact on modern society with a range of Indigenous activities, engagements and resources.

Whether it’s through an online microcredential or discovering places of significance at RMIT campuses and around Melbourne, your studies will be enriched by deepening your understanding and strengthening your relationship with Australia's First Nations peoples. 

On Country experiences

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Womin Djeka Indigenous Orientation

Begin your connection to Country by learning about Australia’s First Nations peoples, culture, and traditions and learn how to recognise and respect their living history.

An indigenous statue (possum skin) at the City Campus.

Truth-Telling: Racism and Reconciliation

Deepen your understanding of indigeneity in Australia and the importance of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the traditional owners of this country.

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Indigenous RMIT courses

There are a range of ways you can incorporate Indigenous knowledge into your studies. Explore courses that include an On Country experience as part of your studies.

Indigenous Solidarity Art Project

This participatory project is about the value of respect and solidarity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Indigenous Astronomy - Stories in the Stars

Head to this planetarium visit to discover Indigenous constellations of the Boorong People and receive a free copy of the book The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders read the stars, by Duane Hamacher.

Yarning with Uncle Jack Charles

Join a small group of RMIT students who will have the chance to chat with Australian legend Uncle Jack Charles; Indigenous elder, NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year 2022, actor, musician and activist.

Indigenous Perspectives with RMIT Kirrip

Explore Fitzroy’s First Nation stories with the geo-located app Yalinguth OR delve into First Nations contemporary film culture while making new friends at the Melbourne Film Festival.

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Artwork:

On Country artwork by proud Taungurung woman and RMIT Alumni Alanna Sandy.

Wurrunggi Biik: Law of the Land, designed by prominent Indigenous artist and Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellow, Dr Vicki Couzens, with collaborators Jeph Neale and Hilary Jackman.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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