Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
The ANU is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion by embedding the
University’s values of equity and diversity into every aspect of our study, work, and
living environment.
The Working Group's objective is to lead and coordinate efforts toward fulfilling the University’s commitment to significantly enhancing higher education, research, and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Through sustained initiatives and ongoing engagement, we aim to ensure that the principles of equity, respect, and justice are integral to all facets of ANU activities.
Terms of Reference
Provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, understanding and collaboration across the University, promoting restoration and incorporating reconciliation principles into University practices and policies.
Guide the development of the ANU Indigenous Strategy, including mapping current activities, identifying gaps, and proposing measurable outcomes and reporting mechanisms.
Oversee the implementation and progress of the ANU Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (2024–2026).
Support reporting to and from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Committee to align efforts with the University's Employment Strategy.
Coordinate Indigenous participation, engagement, education and research initiatives across ANU, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
Support the collection and collation of information to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
Enable the Chair to take executive action between meetings as required, with updates provided to the Working Group at the next available opportunity.
Member
| Category | Member | Term expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor (Chair) | Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell | Ex-officio |
| Dean, Academic College as Deputy Chair | Professor Steven Roberts | Ex-officio |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and Innovation) | Professor Lachlan Blackhall | Ex-officio |
| Vice-President First Nations | Professor Peter Yu | Ex-officio |
| General Manager or College Executive of each College or nominee | TBC, College of Asia and the Pacific | Ex-officio |
| Mr Matthew Talbot, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences | Ex-officio | |
| Mr Richard Farran, ANU College of Business and Economics | Ex-officio | |
| TBC, ANU College of Engineering, Computing, and Cybernetics | Ex-officio | |
| Donelle Claudianos, ANU College of Health and Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Bruce Doran, ANU College of Science | ||
| TBC, ANU College of Law | Ex-officio | |
| Chair of RAP or IDEA Committee from each College or nominee | Professor Helen Sullivan, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | Ex-officio |
| Julie Lamond, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences | Ex-officio | |
| Dr Cagri Kumru, ANU College of Business and Economics | Ex-officio | |
| TBC, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Bruce Doran, ANU College of Science | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Anthony Hopkins, ANU College of Law | Ex-officio | |
| TBC, ANU College of Health and Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Representative from ANUSA | Katchmirr Russell, Indigenous Students' Department Officer | Ex-officio |
| Representative from PARSA | PARSA President | Ex-officio |
| Representative from Human Resources | TBC | Ex-officio |
| Representative from ANU Communications and Engagement | Ed O'Daly | Ex-officio |
| Indigenous professional staff member | Ms Anne Martin | |
| Representative from the Residential Colleges | ||
| Representative from the Indigenous Alumni Network | Frank Gafa |