News and events
Step into the heart of our Centre's vibrant community where we celebrate a tapestry of annual events, from National Sorry Day to NAIDOC Week, weaving together moments of reflection, unity, and achievement.
We host a range of community events that involve Whajduk Noongar Elders,
staff and students.
CAS Bunuru Pre-Graduation Ceremony Event
11 February 2025
We celebrated our graduates from enabling, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a special ceremony.
Caption: CAS Graduates 2025
The Centre’s 40th Anniversary Event
We celebrated the milestone of 40 years of the Centre Building 211 being built on Whajduk country.
Caption: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kim Scott, Director of CAS Frederick Yasso, Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne ONZM, Uncle Kim Collard and Provost Professor Matthew Tonts at the CAS 40th Anniversary Event.
Discover Upcoming Events
Sorry Day Smoking Ceremony (Date TBC)
We will be hosting our annual event at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in 2025.
Sorry Day holds significant importance as we remember the historical mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Stolen Generation who were forcibly removed from their families. This day also marks the anniversary of the tabling of The Bringing Them Home Report in 1997.
As we gather, our focus is on truth-telling and healing. Let us come together to honour the past, acknowledge the present, and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
We invite you to walk with us on this journey of reconciliation and understanding.
Caption: Uncle Moort Hansen facilitating the Smoking Ceremony in 2024.
Aunty Vivienne Hansen delivered the Welcome to Country 2024.
National Reconciliation Week 2025
Bridging Now to Next
Join us for an enriching opportunity to connect, converse, and network in the spirit of reconciliation. This event is a wonderful chance to engage with fellow members of our community, share stories, and foster meaningful connections.
This event will be held during National Reconciliation Week. For resources please follow the link.
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony July (Date to be confirmed)
The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy
Join us for our annual NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony to honour the history, achievements, and resilience of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
Experience the power of unity as we come together to recognise and respect the land, languages, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just beginning your journey of understanding, there’s something for everyone at our NAIDOC Week event.
Previous Events
Pre-Graduation Bunuru Ceremony 2024
We gathered for a special occasion steeped in both tradition and achievement, the Pre-Graduation Bunuru Ceremony 2024. Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the inspiration of our guest speakers, Aunty Freda Ogilvie and Dr. Carol Dowling, we came together to honour the journey of our graduates and pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of our land.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024 . May your achievements be celebrated, your dreams realised, and your futures bright. And to all who are currently studying at CAS, may the spirit of the Bunuru Ceremony inspire us to walk in harmony with each other and with the land, today and always.
Latest News
- Isaiah Kamid graduated from a CAS enabling course to pursue a career in medicine and give back to his community.
- Nyungar artist Sandra Hill awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.
- Yamatji man Daniel Curran awarded Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year and has pursued a career in medicine
- New scholarship with Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders cultural knowledge and leadership in Western Australia’s planning system.
Older News
- Leading Indigenous businesswoman awarded Curtin Honorary Doctorate
Ms Amanda Healy, a Koori woman from the Wonnarua nation of the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales, a social entrepreneur and successful businesswoman who dedicated her career to improving employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce by Curtin University. - Curtin University celebrates its inaugural Indigenous recipient of the New Colombo Plan Fellowship
An Aboriginal health sciences student has become Curtin University’s first Indigenous student to be named a prestigious New Colombo Plan Fellow.