Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Research

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Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Family groups

South Bank, Nathan and Mount Gravatt campuses are situated on the land of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera and Turrbal peoples. Logan is situated on the land of the Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugarabul, Jagera and Yugambeh peoples. The Gold Coast is situated on the land of the Yugambeh/Kombumerri peoples.

Griffith's Reconciliation Statement

Griffith's Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country Guidelines

It is important to think critically about the “how” of your research and the ways in which your research methods have been shaped by your worldview and experiences. The way you approach research may have been shaped by learning on Country, and the sharing of knowledge by your elders. Alternatively, it may have been shaped by a Western education system. 

Getting started

If you are not Indigenous, do you know what Country you live and work on?  Visit the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies to explore a Map of Indigenous Australia representing language groups across the continent. 

Appropriate terminology

Using appropriate terminology and inclusive language is important when talking about, referring to or conversing with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Griffith University Terminology Guide is designed for staff and students. The following links include further terminology guides.

• Australians Together
• The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Terminology
• Narragunnawali Terminology Guide

Note: The links used in this guide are for general purposes. We recommend you seek the advice of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person about the terminology used in local areas relating to your research.

Be aware of copyright and intellectual property. Who owns the information? Griffith staff and students will find information on their copyright compliance obligations in Griffith's Copyright Matters guide.