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The UWS Office of Indigenous Employment and Engagement has now been renamed the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement.

UWS recognises key dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during the year, such as NAIDOC, Sorry Day, and Reconciliation week on each campus. 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement at UWS will continue to grow and prosper with many innovative and challenging programs and events.

2012 NAIDOC Week Activities

Each year, the University of Western Sydney hosts the Yarramundi Lecture in celebration of NAIDOC Week, to commemorate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For more information, please see UWS celebrates NAIDOC Week with the 2012 Yarramundi Lecture.

2011 NAIDOC Week Activities  

Check out some of the exciting milestones:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainees Graduate
  - DEERWR
  
• UWS recognised for excellence in human resources and business practices
  - AHRI News eBook
  
• Healthy growth: UWS forges new ties with Tharawal community
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait researchers at UWS receive ARC grants
• High school students celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture

Related News Information: The UWS Office of Indigenous Employment and Engagement has now been renamed the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement.

This follows the decision of the University of Western Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board to make the same name change.

If you have any queries about the name change or about the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement and its programs at UWS, please contact Melissa Williams, Director, Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement.