Acknowledgement of Country
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.
Evaluated First Peoples' knowledges resources
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:
- Search for a specific item or use keywords (for example, Aborigin* OR Indigenous) to find resources.
- Look to the left side for your refining options.
- Under Special collection, select First Peoples' knowledges
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.
Referencing
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:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity
- Respectful language
- Naming protocols
- Recognition of continuous culture and connections
- Consultation
Journals
- Australian Indigenous Health InfoNetHelping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- Aboriginal HistoryAn annual journal that contains interdisciplinary historical studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ interactions with non-Indigenous peoples
- Australian Indigenous Law ReviewA peer-reviewed journal publishing quality research on the legal issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world. It is published by the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of New South Wales
- Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health statusA comprehensive outline of the most recent indicators of the health and current health status of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- The Australian Journal of Indigenous EducationAn internationally refereed journal which publishes papers and reports on the theory, method, and practice of Indigenous education.
Key databases
- BlackWords -- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writers and StorytellersInformation about the lives, careers, and works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and storytellers and the literary cultures and traditions that formed and influenced them.
- National Centre for Australian children's literature - Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander ResourcesThe National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature (NCACL) is celebrating and promoting children’s books by and about Australia’s Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, including books in Indigenous languages. The NCACL is providing a comprehensive, freely available Resource, which provides unique insights into books written by and or about Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Informit
Large collection of multiple Australian research databases. Includes full text, indexes and abstracts to journals, books, conference proceedings and other research material. Includes A+ Education, Health Collection, Indigenous Collection, Australian Public Affairs Full Text, AGIS Plus Text, Literature & Culture Collection, Australian Criminology Database, Business Collection, Families & Society Collection, and more.
- Australian Indigenous Law LibraryThis resource includes legislation, case-law, government reports, scholarly research and treaties.
Web resources
- AIATSIS CollectionOnline catalogue of Australian Institute of Aborignal & Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).
- AIATSIS map of Indigenous AustraliaThis interactive map attempts to represent all the language, tribal or nation groups of the Aboriginal people of Australia.
- ByalawaA video series about appropriate culturally safe interviewing and case history-taking skills when working with indigenous clients.
- Koori MailA national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Newspaper, 'where knowledge is exchanged, culture is shared, the Country comes together and is connected keeping the Voice of Indigenous Australia —strong, proud and relevant.'
- Open for Business: Developing Indigenous Enterprises in AustraliaHouse of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 2008
- SBS: NITVNational Indigenous Television including news and programs produced primarily by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
ACU Indigenous Higher Education Units
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