The ANU RAP formalises the University’s commitment to
increase understanding of Indigenous culture and history,
increase participation of Indigenous students and staff and
foster partnerships in Indigenous research and development.
The plan was developed in consultation with
Reconciliation Australia by the ANU RAP Committee, chaired
by Director of the National Centre for Indigenous Studies,
Professor Mick Dodson.
It focuses on four key areas of activity: undergraduate
education, employment, graduate education and community
engagement.
Speaking at the launch Professor Dodson said that it was
a proud day for the University.
“Today, the leading University in the nation sets an
ambitious benchmark for other higher education institutions
to follow,” Professor Dodson said.
“A document like this is not created overnight. It has
taken almost two years of hard work and ongoing consultation
by a team of people comprising ANU staff, students, and
colleagues from Reconciliation Australia and Indigenous
community members.
“There are many to thank, but at the very least I want to
commend the leadership displayed by the Vice Chancellor Ian
Chubb and to acknowledge the support of Reconciliation
Australia staff. I also want to express my gratitude to the
ANU Reconciliation Action Plan Committee and the Student
Working Group for being instrumental in driving the RAP
process and the events that have been hosted today for the
launch of the document.”
The day’s events included a leadership breakfast, a
concert featuring Indigenous performers, a reconciliation
roundtable and an official presentation ceremony.
At the ceremony, Chancellor Kim Beazley said he hoped
other tertiary institutions would follow the University’s
lead in taking an institution-wide approach to
reconciliation.
“ANU has a massive role to play in encouraging the
tertiary sector around Australia to play its role in closing
the gaps in tertiary education for Indigenous Australia,” he
said.
Professor Ian Chubb said that the action plan was
significant for both the University and the nation.
“As the national university, it’s important for us to
take the lead on a matter of such national significance.
This commitment to reconciliation is a very important step
for us as an institution and as a nation,” he said.
“It is the obligation of the University to help those
parts of the community that have been historically
disadvantaged. If we who are privileged don’t work to
overcome that disadvantage, who in this country will?”
ANU is the first of the Group of Eight Universities to
take campus-wide action on reconciliation.
July 2009
30 July
Join us as we launch
the ANU RAP on 30 July
The
Australian National University (ANU) has a vision
for an Australia that provides equal opportunity for
all, while recognising and respecting the special
place, culture and contribution of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first
Australians. The ANU Reconciliation Action Plan
(RAP) is the demonstration of our commitment to
reconciliation.
12-2pm ANU RAP CONCERT Join Indigenous hip-hop group, The Last
Kinection, poet and rapper, Omar Musa,
and others at the ANU Refectory.
4-4.30pm ANU RAP CEREMONY Chair of the ANU Reconciliation
Committee, Professor Mick Dodson will
present the ANU RAP to ANU
Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb, at
the ANU Arts Centre Theatre.
4.30-6pm ANU RAP FORUM This public forum will bring ANU staff,
students and academics together to talk
about Reconciliation at ANU, at the ANU
Arts Centre Theatre.
All are welcome. For more information:
Penny Cox 6125 3549
ANU RAP Concert featuring
The Last Kinection and Omar Musa
This year has
already shaped up to be a huge year for the band, The Last
Kinection
with the release of the debut album Nutches, a national tour
supporting The Herd and opening for US hip-hop pioneers Public
Enemy. This July the band will begin their first national tour -
the PROPA MAD DEADLY TOUR, proudly supported by Triple J. The
tour will include a stop in Canberra for a performance at the
launch of the ANU RAP. Be at the Refectory to see The Last
Kinection, pumping out big beats, powerfully charged
entertaining conscious lyrics backed with energetic positive
vibes. Sharp and poetic, Australian hip-hop has a confident new voice.
Omar Musa,
2008 Australian Poetry Slam champion, is set to take part in the
ANU RAP Launch. From his poignant thoughts on big city life in
“Hemingway” to the languid summer jam “Opal”, The Massive EP
marries hip-hop, rock and funk. After winning the Triple J
sponsored Realise Your Dream competition, he relocated to London
to work in the music industry, collaborate with British rappers
such as grime star Akala, and pen the beginnings of his debut
EP.
This free concert will be held at the ANU Refectory on Thursday
30 July from 12-2pm.
10 July
Yolngu Boy Free Film Screening Friday 10 July at 8pm, Coombs Lecture Theatre
Winner of the People's Choice award at
the 2001 Zanzibar International Film
Festival, Yolngu Boy is the story of
three lives, two laws and one country.…
Caught in the collision of the oldest
living culture on Earth and the
realities of a modern world, three boys
defy the law and embark on an epic
journey to chase their dream and save
their futures.
"Yolngu Boy is one of the most rewarding
films that you are likely to see...This
is truly a masterpiece of community
spirit and a gift to the world. Don't
miss this film, a remarkable insight
into contemporary Australia. Five out of
five." James Brandis, WA Post
All are welcome. For more information:
Penny Cox 6125 3549
3
July
Introducing ANU to the
Indigenous Community
Introducing ANU to the Indigenous
Community
ANU is organising a special event, coordinated by the
University's Diversity and Inclusion Unit, on Friday 3
July from 12-4pm at the Hedley Bull Centre.
We want to throw open the gates of ANU to our local
Indigenous community and to highlight the University as
potential employer at all levels (including
administration and academia.) This event will promote
the University as a place to work for Indigenous people.
We aim to demonstrate that there are many workplace
opportunities at ANU. We also want to encourage
potential students to think of ANU as the best place for
study. The University's Colleges are participating
by providing exhibitions and demonstrations of research
and teaching. Other areas of the University are also
involved, including ANU Green, HR, and the Division of
Information. All of this is in support of the new ANU
Reconciliation Action Plan, which will be launched on
Thursday 30 July.
An afternoon of events have been planned that will
include tours of the ANU starting and finishing at
the Hedley Bull Centre; Dreamtime storytelling,
entertainment by the ACT Torres Strait Islander
Dance Troupe and a didgeridoo performance by Warren
Ganter Saunders.
Speaker/Host: The Australian National
University Venue: Hedley Bull Centre Date: Friday, 3 July 2009 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Enquiries:
Ian Martin on 6125 5981
March 2009
Diversity In the
Workplace- Lunchtime discussions
In recognition of the support for diversity in the workplace at ANU, the Diversity and Inclusion Unit has invited the CEO of the
Australian Employers’ Network on Disability, Ms Suzanne Colbert, to facilitate a series of informal lunchtime
discussions during 2009. These sessions are open to all staff and focus on topical disability issues.
The ANU is proud to be a foundation member of the Network on Disability and has a representative on the Board
of the Network. A light lunch will be provided during the discussions which cover the following topics:
Wednesday 29 April 2009- Mind Matters – mental health in the workplace
12.30 to 2 pm Scarth Room University House
Thursday 11 June 2009- Age Matters - ageing & disability in the workplace
12.30 to 2 pm Scarth Room University House
Wednesday 5 August 2009 -Words Matter - communicating with people with disability in the workplace
12.30 to 2 pm McDonald Room, Menzies Library
Wednesday 14 October 2009 - Jobs Matter – recruiting people with disability
12.30 to 2 pm McDonald Room, Menzies Library
For more information or to find out how to register, email Diversity@ANU or Susan.Sadauskas@anu.edu.au (Tel: Ext 57139).
Please let us know if you require any assistance to attend these sessions.
Harmony Day
Harmony Day is celebrated on 21 March each year. Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive
and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity.
To see and hear more about Harmony Day click here.
Harmony Day Events
The ANU Students’ Association is planning a multicultural festival with food stalls and cultural performances in the union court on
Thursday 2 April. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact for this event is Thomas Galvin 6125 9865 or email sa.vicepres@anu.edu.au.
For other Harmony Day events in the ACT go to www.harmony.gov.au and enter the National Harmony Day Diary Search.
International Women's Day Invitation
The DIU invites you to a morning tea on 12 March 2009 to celebrate International Women’s Day,
which this year falls on Sunday 8 March. Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Mandy Thomas will give
a short welcoming address. This event will enable you to network with your colleagues over
tea and coffee.
Where: Morning tea will be held in the foyer of the Hedley Bull Centre
When: From 11.30am to 12:3o0pm on Thursday 12 March 2009
In 2007 ANU’s Dr Margaret Rossiter won the ACT Government’s International Women’s Day Engineering Award.
Dr Rossiter was the first female engineer in the Royal Australian Air force. She was previously awarded
the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2004.
More information on local events and the International Women’s Day awards hosted by the ACT Government
is at IWD@act.gov.au
December
2008
New
Diversity and Inclusion Unit for staff
The new Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Unit (DIU) is responsible for promoting a working environment
that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to ensuring
equality of opportunity for all ANU staff. The DIU’s main
target groups are women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people and people with disability. The DIU will address barriers
and obstacles that people from these groups might encounter in
the workplace through: involvement and consultation, data
analysis and policy development; awareness-raising campaigns;
and providing advice, support and guidance on equality and
diversity related issues to staff.
Human Resources
Division, Chancelry Building 10A, ANU
ACTON 0200 Australia
Academic Women's
Career Advancement Fund (AWAF)
The Vice Chancellor has established an
Academic Women's Career Advancement Fund of $50,000 per annum
over two years for projects or initiatives from the Colleges
aimed at improving the attraction, promotion and retention of
academic women. The Fund will be available for projects that
improve the institutional support given to academic women in
advancing their careers. Funding of up to $10,000 will be
available for College projects and cross-College applications
are welcome. Applications should be submitted to Inge Saris by
16 February 2009. Further information is available from Inge
Saris or Sue Sadauskas.
The Fund Guidelines
and Application Form
will be available here shortly.
