The Dungala Kaiela Oration
Outreach and leadership programs for Indigenous secondary and tertiary students
In collaboration with other universities and organisations, we offer a range of outreach and leadership programs for Indigenous students. Access more information about these programs below.
Our Orations
The University of Melbourne facilitates two Indigenous public orations a year: the Dungala Kaiela Oration and the Narrm Oration.
Relationships and partnerships
The University is building strong reciprocal relationships with Indigenous Australia. For more information about our University-wide strategic relationships and partnerships, visit their websites below.
Wominjeka
A Wominjeka (Woi-wurrung word for welcome) happens towards the commencement of the academic year to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people and their Elders past and present, upon whose land we study and work, and to welcome and acknowledge Indigenous students and staff. All members of the University community and the general public are invited to Wominjeka.
Lighting the fire at Wominjeka 2018
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Aunty Lenore Parker and Aunty Loraine Padgham at Wominjeka 2018
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Smoking ceremony at Wominjeka 2017
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Speakers at Wominjeka 2017
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Wominjeka 2016
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Wurundjeri Dancers - Jindi Worbak at Wominjeka 2012
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Aunty Di Kerr Welcome to Country at Wominjeka 2014
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Dr Margaret Williams-Weir speaking at Wominjeka 2014
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Students at Wominjeka 2014
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Wurundjeri Dancers - Jindi Worbak at Wominjeka 2014
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Aunty Joy Wandin speaking at the 2012 Wominjeka
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Marcia Langton and Uncle Kevin Coombs
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