Murdoch University acknowledges the Whadjuk and Binjareb Noongar peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land where our campuses are located. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples guiding our reconciliation journey.
At Murdoch, reconciliation is a shared journey, but not a shared burden. We recognise that allyship must be active, demonstrating respect and accountability in words, systems, and actions. We also recognise that truth-telling, justice, and structural change require non-Indigenous people to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, listening, learning, and taking responsibility, in genuine partnership. Our Reconciliation Action Plan reflects this commitment, calling on all of us to move beyond symbolic gestures and toward sustained, meaningful action.
We stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in reconciliation. As a university community, we commit to walking together, challenging injustice, taking meaningful action, and embedding Indigenous knowledges, voices, and leadership in all we do. We recognise that knowledge has been passed down through teaching and learning for tens of thousands of years through story, language, culture, and deep connection to Country. Murdoch University is proud to continue this legacy on unceded Noongar land.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
Reconciliation is a responsibility that should rest primarily with non-Indigenous people. Yet, for too long, the burden of advocacy, truth-telling, and change has fallen on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At Murdoch University, we recognise this imbalance, which is why our Reconciliation Action Plan is developed and implemented in partnership with First Nations colleagues, reflecting the need for non-Indigenous people to take active responsibility.
Across our university, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people work together and are deeply engaged in reconciliation, ensuring that this work is ongoing, visible, and impactful.
What Reconciliation means to our people
Our staff and students reflect on what reconciliation means to them and how they bring it to life through their work, studies, and everyday actions. Their reflections highlight a diversity of perspectives and our shared commitment to building a more inclusive and just society. Each voice contributes to a broader conversation, and is a powerful reminder that reconciliation is both a personal and collective effort.
Our vision
Murdoch is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community and we are committed to creating an equitable, safe and supportive environment where everyone can realise their potential.
Learn more about our commitments to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and First Nations Peoples below.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that all members of our community should feel comfortable bringing their whole and authentic selves to university.
First Nations
Murdoch University is dedicated to creating a future that is inclusive, respectful, and prosperous for First Nations communities.
