About us
Our Centre builds academic Indigenous knowledge and research capacity within La Trobe by facilitating Indigenous community research partnerships and providing a culturally safe space for Indigenous researchers.
Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja – Clever Country, Clever People
*Phonetic pronunciation of Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja:
Gub-ra Bick, Wu-rru-will-ah Wa-jar
Gabra Biik, Wurruwila Wutja (Clever Country, Clever People) is La Trobe University's Indigenous Research Centre. Developed as part of La Trobe’s Indigenous Research Strategy 2022-2030, Research Strategy 2030, the Indigenous Research Centre forms a commitment to the Indigenous Communities that La Trobe serves.
The Indigenous Research Centre is a virtual, practice-based hub that strengthens La Trobe University’s ability to thrive and build meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities in Australia and internationally. The Centre fosters collaborative, community-driven research and offers a culturally safe environment where Indigenous researchers can lead and flourish.
La Trobe University works to provide impact through research collaboration with the Indigenous communities whose lands and waters our campuses serve, as well as across Australia.
Community Consultation
Consultation with Aboriginal communities ensures the sharing of knowledge is done in a respectful and ethically sound manner. Traditional knowledge is safeguarded to ensure that its sharing is guided by the wishes of the custodians of that knowledge.
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If you wish to collaborate with us on research that involves Indigenous communities, please ensure you have completed community consultation prior to contacting us. We aim to conduct research with Indigenous support, following AIATSIS guidelines.
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