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Guiding our research
The Moondani Toombadool Centre (MTC) provides leadership to Swinburne University of Technology in the application of Indigenous perspectives and practices throughout all stages of university research. Swinburne is guided by the following documents:
- Indigenous Data Sovereignty [PDF 460KB]
- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property [PDF 596KB]
- Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies [PDF 463KB]
- National Health and Medical Research Council Ethical Guidelines for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Indigenous Terminology Guide [PDF 662KB]
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Indigenous Research Projects
Find out how our research projects are engaging with Indigenous organisations, industry groups and other universities.
Undertaking research with Indigenous communities
Staff and students planning to undertake research with Indigenous communities are encouraged to view the "Researching with Indigenous Peoples" module.
Resources
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students
If you're a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student at Swinburne, the Graduate Research intranet is your primary source of useful information, including:
- forms and guidelines around admissions, candidature, examination, supervision, funding, travel and more
- support services handbook with an overview of services for students (or check out the Vygo app to see what's on offer)
- education and training programs.
You also have access to Swinburne Canvas dashboards, which include information to guide you around induction, help you improve your communication skills, and more. Simply login using your student email.
Research and funding opportunities
- Aurora Foundation scholarship program
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Moondani Toombadool Centre
Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne are guided by community wisdom and leadership, shaping governance, student services, teaching and learning, research, staff, culture, and engagement.
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Indigenous student services
Access opportunities. Get tailored support with your studies. Thrive as an Indigenous student with the team at the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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Scholarships for Indigenous students
Find a scholarship to support your journey as an Indigenous student at Swinburne.
Have any questions?
For research enquiries contact Suzi Hutchings via shutchings@swinburne.edu.au.
For general enquiries contact the Moondani Toombadool Centre Team via MTC@swinburne.edu.au.