Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the collection contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons in photographs, audiovisual or printed material.
Material in the collection regarding First Nations peoples and cultures has historically been created and recorded by non-Indigenous people and may not have had the input of First Nations peoples themselves. As a result, this material may contain inaccuracies and misinterpretations, or words and descriptions which could be considered insensitive, outdated and/or offensive in today's context.
In recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's spiritual and cultural connection to Country, and in continuing ACU'S commitment to Reconciliation, we would like to acknowledge the First Peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the Country where ACU campuses are located.
We respectfully acknowledge our Elders, past and present, and thank them for their guidance as we walk in their footsteps.
The library has a collection of Indigenous resources that have been evaluated using the ACU Indigenous Evaluation Tool. This means that they are appropriate resources to use and embed in curriculum units.
To find these resources, you can search the First Peoples' Knowledges Collection or use the First Peoples' knowledges filter in Library search:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, students and staff are advised that material in the Library may contain names and images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For general help with referencing and in text citations, please refer to our Referencing Guide or the CAVAL Indigenous Knowledges Citation Guide or seek help from Academic Skills.
If you are looking for advice about referencing and citing protocols for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources, check the Australian Government Style Manual section for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This section of the style manual provides guidance on topics specific to Indigenous resources such as:
Dhara Daramoolen (Earth, Spirit) | Canberra
T: +61 2 6209 1222 E: dhara.daramoolen@acu.edu.au
Yalbalinga (Place of Learning) | Blacktown, Strathfield, and North Sydney
T: +61 2 9701 4258 E: yalbalinga@acu.edu.au
Weemala (Distant View) | Brisbane
T: +61 7 3861 6122 E: weemala@acu.edu.au
Jim-baa-yer (To Learn - To Teach) | Ballarat, Melbourne, and Adelaide
T: +61 3 9953 3004 E: jimbaayer@acu.edu.au
Guide last reviewed: 19 June 2023