Cultural Events and Information

At Western Sydney University, we recognise the valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians make to the community. If you would like to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian culture and history, as well as available support and resources, visit:

• Aboriginal Art (opens in a new window)
• Aboriginal Art Directory (opens in a new window) - Promotes Australian Indigenous art nationally and internationally; as well as providing consumer information about ethics and authenticity when buying Aboriginal art.
• Aboriginal Studies Virtual Library (opens in a new window)
• Aboriginal Sydney (opens in a new window) - An online history from the State Library, New South Wales.
• ABC online (opens in a new window)  - The ABC's portal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed in consultation with the ABC's Indigenous Programs Unit and with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. Provides indigenous news, programs and more.
• The Aurora Project (opens in a new window) was established in 2006 as a result of a report into the professional development needs of lawyers at Native Title Representative Bodies. Over the years it has grown to encompass other projects in the broader area of Indigenous education and Indigenous affairs generally.
• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies  
• Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (opens in a new window)
• Confirmation of Aboriginality - As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, the University requires you to submit documentation both declaring and confirming your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity. Complete the Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity Statutory Declaration () (opens in a new window)
• Deadly Vibe (opens in a new window) - Visit the Vibe Magazine, a national monthly magazine focusing mainly on health, sport, music and lifestyle.
• Desert Knowledge (opens in a new window) - Find out more about this national organisation that identifies key projects that contribute to a social, economic and environmentally sustainable future for desert Australia.
• Elder in Residence - Aunty Jean South.
• Healing Foundation (opens in a new window) - an independent national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation with a focus on healing our community. The Foundation supports culturally strong, locally run Indigenous healing programs around Australia and fund education and research on Indigenous healing. These programs grow our children strong, support members of the Stolen Generations, assist communities to build cultural strength and skill up workers.
• Indigenous Australian Flags (opens in a new window) - Provides information on both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
• Indigenous Community News Network (opens in a new window)
• Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales (opens in a new window) - The Indigenous Law Centre, based at UNSW Law, is the only Indigenous law centre in Australia. This site provides information on research, publications and news and events from the Centre.
• Indigenous Australia - Australian Museum (opens in a new window)
• The Institute for Aboriginal Development (opens in a new window)
• National Native Title Tribunal (opens in a new window)
• National NAIDOC Week (opens in a new window)
• Reconciliation Australia (opens in a new window)
• Share Our Pride (opens in a new window) - This site takes you through a journey designed to raise awareness on Australia's shared history.