About Moondani Balluk
All Moondani Balluk staff maintain close links and relationships with the Aboriginal community, government, partners, our students and researchers.
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We work to:
- provide assistance and support for students
- promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and researchers
- collaborate with and support community groups
- partner with government groups, including:
Moondani Balluk is a culturally safe and supportive place for Aboriginal students and staff at Victoria University. Moondani Balluk means ‘embrace people’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.
Information, services & support offered
Moondani Bulluk provides a wide range of information, services and support for Aboriginal students and staff. We offer:
- courses and units with an Aboriginal focus
- student assistance and support
- scholarships and Moondani Balluk student grants
- cultural activities for staff and students
- academic, personal and cultural support
- networking and professional development opportunities.
We also support Aboriginal research and researchers.
The work of Moondani Balluk is informed and guided by the University-wide Aboriginal strategy, Bathlemun Yalingwa.
Aboriginal Strategy Leadership Committee
The Vice-Chancellor leads the implementation of our Aboriginal Strategy, Bathelmun Yalingwa.
The Vice Chancellors’ Indigenous Strategy Leadership Committee consists of senior leaders (the Senior Leadership Team) and senior representatives of the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The senior leaders have direct accountability for the achievement of the Strategy aspirations: gamadji (grow), dambunamon (share) and jerrboongun (connect).
Cultural awareness workshops & training
Cultural awareness workshops and training are available to staff at VU through VU Develop.
The Yulendj Warrung online Indigenous Cultural Awareness program is designed to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the teaching, learning and community engagement of all University staff. The program offers participants the opportunity to hear from Aboriginal staff about the historical and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal peoples.
Black Lives Matter resources
Moondani Balluk and the VU Library have created a Black Lives Matter library guide with resources to support self-education for staff and students at Victoria University.
Contact us
Location
Footscray Park: Building G, Level 1, Room G122 | Footscray Nicholson: Building N, Room N110 | St Albans: Building 4, Room 4S109
University student enquiries
Marcus Brooke
Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator, Moondani Balluk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9919 4914
Stella Rose Lay
Aboriginal Student Support Officer, Moondani Balluk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9919 5499
TAFE student enquiries
Rhiannon Madden
Aboriginal Student Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9919 5197
Meriki McCrae-Cooper
Aboriginal Student Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9919 2188
Other enquiries
General enquiries
Email:[email protected]
Director enquiries
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9919 2836
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